Senior Design Projects - Summer 2022 Showcase

Our client, Dr. Sarwat working from Florida International University, initially came to us with the following statement of need: to develop a device that will measure wireless electric current flow and develop an app that will allow the user to access and manage the collected data. Our client’s main purpose for this device is to be used in electric vehicles (EVs) that will be able to charge their battery wirelessly while going over a road that will enable EVs to charge as they go on it. This technology is a work in progress, which is why the client has asked us to start with smaller prototypes that will allow us to develop our device as the project progresses. Our project focuses on solving the current state of the Energy Transfer Tracking System for Electric Charging Vehicle project which consists of creating a working application that allows the company to bill and track the corresponding electricity usage of the clients to charge the battery of their electric vehicles.

The device involves the use a small AI-development board which will allow us to connect the necessary component whilst allowing us to develop an app. The device will allow users to measure, track, and see how much electricity is being used whilst connected to that specific device. This device will also allow its users to see their electricity usage and how much they will be charged depending on the amount used. We will develop a device using CT sensors and test it on small prototypes such as a fridge, small batteries before we progress into devices that require more usage and current such as an electric vehicle.

At its core, engineering is the application of science and math to solve problems or better people’s quality of life. The problem statement section provides an overview of the problem and why a project such as this is needed. Moreover, we have outlined the objectives and constraints in a concise and straightforward manner.

In our society, it is common for the numerous credit cards in our wallets to weigh us down. This creates uncomfortable bulk in our pockets or handbags. Furthermore, these cards expire every few years, which leads us to cast them away for another, with the same use. This plastic waste adds up when considering the multitude of people that own credit cards. The environment suffers as a consequence of unnecessary waste.

The Smart Credit Card aims to be the only other object you need to carry, aside from your phone and car keys. This long-term device is smaller than a wallet and more environmentally friendly than a credit card. The Smart Credit Card is rechargeable and features a touchscreen display to cycle quickly through your banks and card selections. The durability and usability of the device are a top priority, as this should be the only payment method you will need.

Nowadays, water is something that is becoming a scarce resource. The people who are using water are using it without thinking of it. This generation must save water for the next generations. If the people are not aware of conserving water now, the next generations might not have enough drinking water. It is best to know the most significant water usage to save water. One of the places where water is used the most is the agriculture sector. It is essential to water the soil in agriculture because it is efficient for crops and the soil. A Smart irrigation system is a promising technique to improve irrigation even more. With smart irrigation, the watering Mechanism is tailored to the weather conditions and soil moisture conditions. As a result, irrigation will be efficient and economical. The objective is to optimize water consumption, make watering efficient, and avoid any damage that may result from over-watering. The project mainly focuses on providing the techniques by which people can save water. 

Florida is predominantly at or near sea level. Its high activity of thunderstorms, hurricanes, and tropical storms ultimately cause the state to experience flooding. Several freshwater springs across central and northern Florida have also faced an increase in pollution. These environmental issues create the need to monitor water conditions closely and accurately. However, current methods include legacy equipment and analog-like documentation that requires improvement. A water-monitoring probe such as the Water Wand can contribute to the vast efforts being done to efficiently combat the negative effects global warming has on global waters by standing as an analytical device concentrated on water level and quality. The Water Wand will use an array of sensors dedicated to capturing and transmitting relevant parameters (e.g., conductivity, depth, temperature, and turbidity). It is also expected to have Bluetooth capabilities that will enable it to store sensor-collected data into a file that can be sent to another device (e.g., smartphone). This feature will enable future efforts such as the development of a supplemental mobile application that can receive, analyze, and display the data in its user-interface. Nonetheless, the proposed device is expected to be equally safe, ethical, functional, and sustainable. Therefore, the decision-making performed during the engineering and manufacturing processes of the Water Wand will be significantly driven by the aforementioned attributes.