Senior Design Projects - Fall 2023 Showcase

"As the world of Virtual Reality (VR) expands, more and more ideas of what experiences VR users are exposed to are brought into play. Until now, gloves have been made to allow users to feel heat and airflow when interacting with objects in the virtual realm, but now, we want to make a glove that gives users a cold sensation when interacting with cold objects in the virtual realm. This technology will be demonstrated using a glove; however, the system that will be developed can be applied to much more.  

The ThermoTouch Glove is a glove that integrates with VR environments to deliver users a realistic and nuanced cold sensation by using haptic feedback. The glove can also adjust its temperature based on the specific virtual elements it encounters. Beyond that, the ThermoTouch Glove has a user-friendly design, making it safe, easy to use, lightweight, and comfortable, providing users with a secure and enjoyable augmented reality experience.  "

Substation inspection robot is a system that utilizes automation technology to inspect and monitor the transmission and distribution system of a substation. It can be used to inspect and check transmission and distribution lines, transformers, switchgear and other power facilities to ensure their proper operation and safety. In this paper, we present the design and implementation of our graduation design, the substation power inspection robot. We designed a deep learning-based image analysis method to realize the robot's fault diagnosis and early warning functions by identifying and locating fault points in substations. In addition, we designed antenna arrays that can be mounted on the robot. We utilize the millimeter wave technology of the antennas to assist in detecting faults in the transmission and distribution system, such as detecting broken wires. Our robots are also equipped with temperature sensors and humidity sensors to monitor environmental conditions. This data helps to assess the operational status of the equipment and the impact of the environment on the power utility.

The purpose of this project was to develop a new insulated bucket with a door that would ensure compliance with OSHA and ANSI safety standards. The addition of a door does not reduce the insulation and structural integrity of the original bucket, while improving its usability and safety. 

Infectious diseases are still a potential threat to human existence today and they are quietly robbing people of their health. So, in this context my group's voice broadcast intelligent obstacle avoidance car was born. Our team's project aims to reduce the spread of disease by introducing a single chip computer trolley with intelligent functions to change the way medicines are delivered to reduce people's direct contact with infectious viruses. In addition, our team conducted extensive market research to find out the exact needs of users. Therefore, our team decided to adopt STM32 microcontroller to achieve seamless integration and coordination between modules to ensure efficient and accurate medicine distribution. The vehicle is equipped with a scanner module that quickly captures hospital ward door number information and provides real-time updates via a voice broadcast module. Our smart car is also equipped with an ultrasonic obstacle avoidance module to ensure safety during medicine delivery. It can significantly reduce the workload of medical staff and improve the efficiency and accuracy of medicine delivery. Besides solving user needs, our team did feasibility analysis on the project to ensure its implementation. After that, my team applied Kickstarter to investigate the market for two successful coordination sponsorships: Zing-Drone Deliveries Using DJI Drones and Liv med's: Help us improve health care access. Through the analysis of other successful cases, our project can ensure the prospect of early development. At the same time, the product design must be simulated and budgeted for anyway before the investment. This behavior will allow us to understand the basic cost of designing the product and thus evaluate the value direction of the product. In addition, our team also uses Gantt chart and other tools to carry out precise planning of project research and development to ensure the research and development time. Overall, our car can identify the bed number information through scanner, identify the route through the grayscale tracking module, avoid obstacles on the way through the ultrasound module, and finally sound a buzzer when it is delivered to the location to prompt the patient to take the medicine. The absence of human involvement during this period reduces the risk of infectious disease transmission and ensures the efficient operation of medicine delivery.