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CHARLOTTE ENGINEERING EARLY COLLEGE PROJECTS
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AquaScope (website/documentary/poster/Instagram)
A new method for surveying land to build wells using a drone equipped with LiDAR and other sensors. They will build a drone equipped with a selection of sensors and use it to identify locations that are viable for drilling wells, making the process more reliable and faster than surveying on foot.
Cruz/Ethan/James/Tom
ARC [Aerial Rescue Courier] (website/documentary/poster/Instagram)
A search and relief drone capable of locating missing individuals and delivering emergency supplies to them in the event of disasters such as avalanches, wildfires, and hurricanes. Affordability and reduced reaction times over existing technologies are primary goals.
Alan/Andrew/Johnathan/Nate
BioKnight (website/documentary/poster/Instagram)
A new approach to making biodegradable medical gloves. This project hopes to help combat the effects of medical waste pollution on the environment due to the high volume of safety equipment required in medical facilities each and every day.
Ethan/Ezri/Greyson/Maddox
Community Compass (website/documentary/poster/Instagram)
An app that helps people who may be experiencing hardship find resources such as shelter, food, or medicine. Users will be able to filter the features of the app based on location, budget, and preferences to meet their family's needs.
Cami/Chaya/Eli/Mahogany
Focus Buddy (website/documentary/poster/Instagram)
A design for a desk specifically created to support neurodivergent students by improving comfort and focus in the classroom. By addressing sensory needs, this prototype hopes to reduce stress and enhance academic success for students who are often overlooked in traditional classroom settings.
Cam/Jr./Kaylah/Saniah
MEDSmart Board (website/documentary/poster/Instagram)
This project hopes to consolidate existing technology tools in hospitals and display vital patient info to assigned hospital employees through a mounted screen. A project utilizing Ambient AI to list and track valuable data in a hospital space.
Autumn/Azul/Isaac/Miguel
Never Lost (website/documentary/poster/Instagram)
A low-cost tracker for reading glasses and sunglasses that focuses on blending in with the natural aesthetics and form factor of popular styles and brands. Lost glasses are one of the most common daily frustrations faced by people throughout the world.
Arnaldo/Kaniis/Sienna/Zac
PACE (website/documentary/poster/Instagram)
UNC Charlotte’s campus is crowded with cars, unsafe crossings, and slow transit, making it hard to get around quickly and safely. This project redesigns mobility with perimeter parking, a continuous shuttle loop, and protected walkways so people can move across campus faster and more safely without relying on cars.
Mariyah
Pave The Future (website/documentary/poster/Instagram)
A new method to turn heat from roads and large areas of asphalt, known as heat islands, into a source of renewable energy. Excess energy could be stored and used for various community needs, such as cooling buildings, generating healthier environments, and creating sustainable features.
Adrian/Amir/Michael/Tyler
SafeStep (website/documentary/poster/Instagram)
This project hopes to develop and implement an app for areas affected by landmines and their legacy of danger. It would mark areas of high risk and automatically alert the community as they got too close or were at risk. Secondary goals could be developing mine-detecting rovers.
Aaryan/Kamran/Samiksha/Tsi
Smart Parking+ (website/documentary/poster/Instagram)
A simple and user-friendly app developed for students to find open parking spaces on college and university campuses. The goal of the app is to save time and reduce the unneeded frustrations that many collegiate students face in the modern commuter world.
Jay/Julius/Mac/Marcos
Sweat Circle (website/documentary/poster/Instagram)
An app where teens and college students can meet each other in a safe and secure manner to form workout partnerships. Users will be able to filter the app for specific workouts, genders, and gyms while also focusing on community chats, so people are able to work out comfortably in groups.
Jeremiah/Kiara/Me’Yah/MyRiyah
TAGits (website/documentary/poster/Instagram)
A system of Ultra High Frequency RFID tags and antennas developed to create an easy-to-use, affordable, and brand-agnostic tool/equipment tracking system that does not require batteries or bulky equipment. The system could be adapted to settings such as medical offices or construction sites.
Gabe/Kamrynn/Livy/Reade
Terra Walker (website/documentary/poster/Instagram)
A technologically enhanced, self-adjusting walker to assist elderly patients and others with mobility issues. Lidar sensors will be used to scan the surrounding area and to adjust leg positioning and length. Passive artificial intelligence stabilization will be at the core of this breakthrough hardware.
Becca/Khoi/Olessia/Valeria
Urban Oasis (website/documentary/poster/Instagram)
A multi-use community center for Charlotte, where the overall design focuses on sustainability and wastewater management. The building will have multiple sustainable aspects, such as green spaces and solar panels, but will focus heavily on water management.
Josyah/Kodi/Macy
Yes, Cook! (website/documentary/poster/Instagram)
An advanced, AI-enhanced digital nutrition scale that aims to facilitate the learning process of Gen Z cooks. The digital voice of “Sous” will guide the user through their cooking process by helping measure ingredients and suggest next steps and modifications for healthy and delicious results.
Diego/Daniel/Gina/Robert
CHARLOTTE TEACHER EARLY COLLEGE PROJECTS
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