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Automated Solar Irrigation System
The Automated Solar Irrigation System (ASIS) project focuses on integrating solar energy technology with sustainable agriculture to benefit elderly gardeners and enhance renewable energy performance. It combines a single-axis solar tracking system, an active cooling mechanism, and a water management system. These components work together to optimize energy capture from solar panels, prevent panel overheating, and utilize water runoff for gardening or auxiliary features like decorative waterfalls. The system is designed to operate autonomously with embedded sensors, ensuring efficient, user-friendly, and sustainable functionality.
The sponsor for this project is Dr. Bing Chen, and its duration was 2024 - 2025.
Currently In Progress
Capstone Team Members:
- Arturo Martinez-Ramos
- Matthew Heywood
- Xavier Herman
- Kyle Fitch
Smart Windows
The smart window capstone project was aimed at building an innovative window system. This features smart blinds that adjust automatically to changing sunlight and temperature; reducing energy consumption.
The sponsor for this project was Dr. Bing Chen, and its duration was 2022 - 2023.
Capstone Team Members:
- Garrett Divis
- Marcus Hoerth
- Jacob Sims
- Chaz Maschman
Water Control System
This project' goal was to design a device which collects rainwater and recycled gray water throughout the assisted living unit. The system utilizes a programmable logic controller to operate valves and a PCB to monitor power consumption.
The sponsor for this project was Dr. Bing Chen, and its duration was 2020 - 2021.
Capstone Team Members:
- Joseph Prochaska
- Luke Tasler
- Dean Rodgers
ELSA (Elder Longevity Support Apparatus)
This project' goal was to design a telepresence system that enables elderly/disabled people to live independently by giving caretakers and family members the ability to visit them virtually while also monitoring their health. This system included a camera and screen mounted on the device so the elderly could communicate with outside individuals.
The sponsor for this project was Dr. Bing Chen, and its duration was 2019 - 2020.
Capstone Team Members:
- Takumi Ito
- Andrew Carlson
- Joshua Pressler
Radar Based Fall Detection
This project' goal is to design and construct a device capable of detecting when an elderly person falls over in the SSH and is in need of assistance (cannot get up on their own). The system will use RADAR data sent thorugh a continually operating neural network which has been trained to detect fall patterns. The device will then be able to provide emergency services with a phone call should the patient either ask verbally for help, or be unresponsive after a fall.
The sponsor for this project is Dr. Bing Chen, and its duration was 2023 - 2024.
Capstone Team Members:
- Silas Perry
- Bekah Nelson
- Edoe Houndjoe
- Cole Long
Indoor Air Quality Monitor System
The Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Monitor System project focuses on designing a system to track various metrics for air quality inside the SSH's interior ventilation system. The project is intended to interface with the SSH's existing smart-home automation system and Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV) unit to maintain ideal indoor air quality.
The sponsor for this project was Dr. Bing Chen, and its duration was 2023 - 2024.
Capstone Team Members:
- Mason Szymczak
- Dylan Bobbett
- Max Wilmes
- Sean Feagan
Thermal Water Storage
This project' goal was to design a thermal water storage control system. This system can monitor the water for temperatures for the SSH.
The sponsor for this project was Dr. Bing Chen, and its duration was 2022 - 2023.
Capstone Team Members:
- Courtney Young
- Osama Atta
- Sean Sterling
- Grayson Arnold
Active Cooling/Heating Circulation Control
This project' goal was to design an automated circulation system for active supplemental cooling and heating of the SSH.
The sponsor for this project was Dr. Bing Chen, and its duration was 2021 - 2022.
Capstone Team Members:
- Bradley Marshall
- Wisdom Folly
- William Nick
- Carter Kennel