Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
First prototype nearly complete
Completed analysis of Linear Motor
Force Requirements
Motor Placement
First brace is printed and working.
Assembly is lifting the weight of the arm
possibly test the constraints of the motor.
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Narrowed down method of actuation - Linear Motor at the Elbow
Narrowed down control of motor - EMG Muscle Sensor vs Flex Sensor
First working prototype that is able to lift the test arm.
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Receive Battery
Receive smaller micro-controller
Receive voltage regulators
Receive EMG muscle sensor
Look into making the circuitry more compact
Test EMG muscle sensor and assess feasibility with current design.
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Did not meet the Sponsor this past week.
(out of town, will meet with Sponsor on 4/22 Monday)
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Feature the Device
Reference Human Centered Design on Report
Look into Making a stronger clavicle brace.
Look into algorithms to implement the EMG muscle sensor.
Comments from Other Students in the Class (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
none received.
Risks and Areas of Concern
Sensing Methods
Placement and quantity of Sensors
Potential Signal Processing of EMG muscle sensors
Final electrical circuitry and housing.
Resources or Information Required but not Available
Schedule
Describe upcoming milestone
Update Gantt chart.
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
Progress on Report and Webpage
Working on the Impacts for this week.
Completed all steps up to the Individual Component Analysis.