Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Pugh chart for hardware testing of methods of locomotion.
Ordered brackets and rods for preliminary prototype of adjustable frame.
Ongoing research.
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Compile hardware components for performance testing of methods of locomotion.
Fabricate adjustable rod.
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Dr. Dave Yu, 12/2 in person: explore adjustable frame with 80/20 rods
1st risk reduction test will be done by replacing previous team's cart frame with 80/20 rods that we will order and machine
Dr. Dave Yu, 12/2 in person: design for Bodie specifically (as opposed to all paraplegic dogs), width of Bodie's current carts are close to the right dimensions
will use Bodie as test bed, use width of previous team's cart as guiding dimension, other dimensions will be made adjustable and tested
Dr. Dave Yu, 12/2 in person: continue brainstorming possible deviations from original models, but also expressing that it isn't the main priority for the time being.
Physical manifestations of ideas such as sketches to help visualize designs.
Dr. Dave Yu, 12/2 in person: wants improved method of transition from resting to standing:
Research mechanisms/actuators that align with Bodie's natural motion
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Prof. Delson, 11/27 in person: include videos, start spending $
videos included in PPT, rods and brackets ordered.
Comments from Other Students in the Class (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Risks and Areas of Concern
Resources or Information Required but not Available
Schedule
Describe upcoming milestone.
Update Gantt chart.
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
Spent: $70.44 (brackets, rods)
Amount remaining: $2529.56
Progress on Report and Webpage