Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
We recognized as a group that the first focus in testing should concern the mechanical
properties of the glass substrates. We are researching these properties online before
validating with equipment on campus.
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Each team member has made progress on their individual component analysis and developed
ideas for the overall design of the system.
Goals for Next Week
Determine preliminary designs for the system and consolidate ideas into a single plan of action
(Angela, Alanna, Kieu, Manuel)
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments
The sponsors gave input on their ideas for the electromechanical gripper.
We took their requests and ideas into consideration.
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments
Prior to this week, we had not met with the professor.
Risks and Areas of Concern
The ability of the gripper and associated assembly to pick up and transfer the glass substrates is
the main area of concern. The system should be able to pick the substrates without breaking or
dropping the specimen.
Resources or Information Required but not Available
There are currently no resources or information required but not available.
Schedule
Determine the maximum allowable pressure that can be applied to the sides of the glass substrates
without breaking
Perform risk reduction on the gripper mechanism
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
No purchases have been made at this time. The sponsor has access to Arduinos, which allows us to
use the budget towards other aspects. The possibility of machining has been discussed.
Progress on Report and Webpage
The report and webpage have been updated as developments with the project occur. The objective of
the project has been updated on the homepage and the Project Management tab has been filled out.