Engineering Senior Design 2020 J. Murray Gibson, Ph.D. Engineering Dean

Senior Design, Remote-Style

OUR GRADUATING SENIORS complete their one-year senior design projects typically in the Spring semester of their final year. This year’s class, getting ready to finish their prototypes and prepare their final presentations, was hit by the COVID-19 crisis that prevented them from returning to their physical classrooms and meetings after Spring Break. Our faculty scrambled to deliver online classes to finish the semester. This took a lot of reconsideration of project goals for each senior design team, because in some cases the teams were not able to access facilities they needed to complete their project. A lot of accommodations and flexibility were needed on the part of the students and the senior design instructors, as they zoomed into the night to make sure that projects were modified as needed. In the process, instructors made sure that the capstone learning outcomes were not compromised but that students would be able to complete their project assignments with the resources that were available to them remotely. I want to thank our seniors for being very upbeat about this difficult situation. Not only were their senior design courses impacted, but also our graduating seniors will not be able to attend a physical graduation until after this summer. I am very proud of the outcomes of senior design this year, and congratulate our students for their great work. You will see the outcomes in this book—including many entrepreneurial projects, an increasing number of socially conscious projects from human trafficking prevention to a skate park and hurricane waste disposal, and lots of high tech challenges, from robotic linemen to superconducting electronics. We are grateful to the more than 37 organizations that sponsored our projects. It is invaluable for our students to be exposed to projects and mentoring from real-world organizations. Table of Contents

Chemical & Biomedical Engineering Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering 104: Design, Construction and Operation of a 408: Composite Inspection Protocol...... 31 Chem-E-Car...... 3 402: Integrated Additive Manufacturing of Fiber Optics ...... 32 101: Insight Neural Monitoring...... 4 401: FlexSense Motion Sensing Glove...... 32 102: Gut Check Research Device...... 5 403: Dimensioning Process for 3D Printing ...... 33 103: Right-Step Orthotic Brace System...... 5 405: Sepsis Protocol Improvement...... 34 Civil & Environmental Engineering 404: Hurricane Debris Removal...... 34 203: Hurricane Michael Infrastructure Recovery ...... 7 406: Maritime Schedule Improvement...... 35 201: Wakulla County Bus Facility...... 8 407: Tooling Kitting Process...... 35 202: Railroad Square Skate Park...... 9 409: Right-Of-Way Mowing Operations...... 36 204: Pitt & Sylvan Springs Park Restoration 410: Pressure Data Mapping for Prosthetics...... 37 & Rehabilitation...... 9 411: Robotics in Manufacturing...... 38 205: Willow Landing Amenities...... 10 206: Endeavor Housing Development...... 10 Mechanical Engineering 207: Capitola Publix...... 11 512: Temperature-Sensitive Medication Storage During Natural Disasters...... 41 208: Blue Springs Park Restoration...... 11 501: Powder Recovery for Metal Additive Manufacturing.....42 209: Bay County Resiliency Center...... 12 502: Retractable Storage Rack for Inert Atmosphere 210: Uniti Fiber Point of Patch Site...... 13 Glove Box...... 42 211: Golden Eagle Homes Association 503: Psyche Mission - Cobalt Class Robotic Explorer Roadway Restoration Project...... 13 for Hypothesized Surfaces...... 43 212: Jefferson County Industrial Park 504: Dual-Shell Football Helmet...... 43 Master Plan Update...... 14 505: Pop-Up Classroom...... 44 213: Rish Park ADA Cottages...... 14 507: Cummins Drone Delivery...... 45 214: City of Tallahassee Pump Station 12...... 15 506: MeWee Table...... 45 215: Resurfacing of State Road 430 ...... 15 508: Structural and Thermal Management of an 216: Greene Subdivision...... 16 Automotive Battery...... 46 217: COT Water Reclamation Effluent Force Main...... 16 509: Environment-Controlled Test Stand Chamber...... 46 218: Cypress Springs Restoration...... 17 510: Climatic Camera...... 47 219: Stanley Steemer Site Design...... 18 511: FAMU-FSU Parade Float...... 47 Electrical & Computer Engineering 513: SAE Aero Design Competition...... 48 306: Radio Home Monitoring System (RHMS)...... 21 514: Human Exploration Rover Challenge...... 49 301: SoutheastCon Hardware Competition 2020...... 22 516: LSS Assembly Tool...... 50 302: Tool for Automated Discovery of 515: Deployable Station Structure for Asynchronous Reversible Superconducting Circuits...... 22 Reconfigurable Trainer...... 50 303: Software-Defined Radio...... 23 517: Science Sample Retrieval...... 51 304: JAMR—The Modular Music Workstation...... 23 518: Lightweight UAV...... 52 305: ECE Interactive Media Center...... 24 519: Composite Air Frame Life Extension...... 52 307: NASA Rover Head-Up Display...... 25 520: Assembly Line Trainer...... 53 308: Cassie Machine Vision...... 26 521: Demand Reduction for FSU Central Utility Plant...... 53 309: Sprinter Data Collector...... 27 522: Tactile Virtual Camera Controller for Film Production....54 310: Tele-Robotic Line Worker...... 28 523: Device to Help Stop Human Trafficking...... 55 311: Adaptive Suspension Controller...... 29 524: A/C Preference Trouble Shooting Device...... 56 Chemical & Biomedical Engineering Chemical & Senior Biomedical Design 104: Design, Construction and Operation of a Chem-E-Car Today, mankind faces one of its Engineering team, after experimenting of construction of the units in the greatest challenges and threats to the with an aluminum-air battery and a system considered durability and environment: global warming. It is hydrogen fuel cell decided to propel the safety concerns relating to corrosive, widely accepted that global warming is car using a hydrogen fuel cell, while the exothermicity of the reaction, and

largely brought on by CO2 emissions stop mechanism centered on the classic potential pressure build up and leakage stemming from the overreliance on “Iodine/Vitamin C Clock” reaction. of hydrogen. combustion processes based on the use Our goal was to produce enough For the stopping mechanism, of fossil fuels for transportation and power for a minimum duration of two we implemented a vitamin C clock power generation. minutes that would enable the car to reaction. The chemicals used were To help address this issue, the reach 15-30 meters target distance vitamin C, water, hydrogen peroxide, American Institute of Chemical carrying loads of up to 500 ml water. potassium iodide and starch. The Engineers (AIChE) introduced in 1999 Aluminum air batteries differing in reaction initially results in the the annual Chem-E-Car Competition® area, aluminum grade and carbon consumption of the vitamin C. After among undergraduate chemical adhesive type were built and tested the vitamin C is consumed, the reaction engineering students around the world in hybrid configurations of series and starts to consume the starch and the with sustainability in mind. Students are parallel and yielded high voltages solution turns from a clear color to to design and construct propulsion and but low and unacceptable currents. a dark purple/black color. The color stopping mechanisms that use chemical The hydrogen for the fuel cell was change was registered by a photoelectric reactions other than combustion and produced by reacting a hydrochloric sensor which stopped the supply of which are integrated into a functional acid solution with solid zinc and passed power to the motor. The start, stop car able to travel a specified distance through water to hydrate it and remove and integration steps in our Chem-E carrying a specified weight. Competitors any HCL vapors before reaching the Car design and construction yielded only get to know the distance and fuel cell. The fuel cell gave acceptable environmentally friendly disposable weight on the day of the competition. voltages and currents and was chosen waste products and no carbon emission This year the FAMU-FSU College of as the start mechanism. The material into the atmosphere.

TEAM MEMBERS (L to R) Front row: Shayla Rhodes Michael Spruiell Annie Scutte Bryana Beckford Suraj Budhrani

Back row: Devin Bautista-Leaf Sean Mamedov ADVISORS Nanya Morris-EL Yaw D. Yeboah, Sc.D. Joshua Nguyen Egwu E. Kalu, Ph.D. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING SENIORS test the functionality of their chemical car, Kaylin Weiler which is entirely run (and governed) by chemical reactions. From “gas” to brake, Edward Hughes SPONSOR they engineer the hardware and reactions that enable movement and control. Shawn Butcher FAMU-FSU Engineering

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101: Insight Neural Monitoring 102: Gut Check Research Device

Narcolepsy is a chronic neurological disorder The microbiome is composed of bacterial populations that affects one out of every 2,000 of the general developed within the first 2.5 years of life and has been population in Western Europe and North America. shown to assist in metabolism and immune system health. There are two types of narcolepsy: with and When an imbalance called dysbiosis develops in the without cataplexy. microbiome, symptoms such as inflammation, recurrent The National Sleep Foundation describes infections and increased susceptibility to enteric pathogens cataplexy as a sudden and uncontrollable muscle can occur. weakness or paralysis that comes on during the day Dysbiosis is linked to a large range of diseases from and may be followed by a period of sleep. inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), diabetes, autism spectrum There is currently no cure for narcolepsy, disorder (ASD) and cancer. so treatment options are focused on managing Despite the prevalence of various disease states, the symptoms. The most common treatment option understanding of the relationship between microbial is drug therapy. However, studies show that many health and dysbiosis still requires further research. This patients with neurological disorders use adjunct TEAM MEMBERS (L to R) TEAM MEMBERS (L to R) project focuses on the development of a dynamic pH-responsive capsule that limits treatments to help manage their symptoms and improve their quality of life. Kayla Cusick Richard Navarro dissolution in the mouth and upper stomach and dissolves in the duodenum in order Taylor Ariko Maria Touza The Insight’s goal is to provide patients with an adjunct treatment to reduce the Jacqueline Lopez Jacob Spana to support microbiome research. stresses of narcolepsy by improving their lifestyle. This will be accomplished with Mitchell Moody Patrick Goodmon an EEG headpiece prescribed to patients to wear throughout the day. The neural- monitoring headpiece will record events of EDS and cataplexy throughout the patient’s ADVISORS ADVISORS Stephen Arce, Ph.D. Stephen Arce, Ph.D. day, which allows them to recognize triggers that may have influenced an event. Christina Holmes, Ph.D. Christina Holmes, Ph.D.

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103: Right-Step Orthotic Brace System

Cleft foot is a rare congenital disorder in which the central rays of the foot are partially or completely missing, leaving a cleft in the center of the foot. This leads to difficulty when walking as patients’ feet fatigue. This typically causes pain at the first and fifth metatarsal heads. We sought to create an insole design that incorporated the relief of an orthotic with an additional component to reduce the overall weight carried by the foot during gait. The proposed design, named the Right-Step Orthotic Brace System, is an innovative combination of a patellar tendon-bearing orthosis attached to a molded plantar support insole. The primary TEAM MEMBERS (L to R) function of the brace system is to relieve peak pressures in the Abigail DeNoyer midfoot and forefoot by transferring applied forces from the foot Jacob De Armas Jason Benn to the patellar tendon. Relieving the peak pressures in the foot will increase the overall functionality for activities of daily life. ADVISORS Stephen Arce, Ph.D. Christina Holmes, Ph.D.

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4 FAMU-FSU COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING ENGINEERING SENIOR DESIGN 2020 5 Civil & Environmental Engineering Civil & 203: Hurricane Michael Infrastructure Senior Recovery Design Hurricane Michael ripped through Alligator Point, a barrier island Environmental off the coast of the Florida Panhandle, in the fall of 2018. Alligator Drive—the island’s main road—was demolished, its asphalt broken into pieces and the land flooded. The roadway couldn’t be used in its condition so it was merged with a nearby street. Unfortunately, this merge created a sharp turn that has caused multiple car crashes. A safer long-term solution is needed. Any potential fix for Alligator Drive is complicated by the fact that the road is only 20 feet from the Gulf of Mexico. Rebuilding the road unprotected in its current position would put it at risk of being damaged by another natural disaster. Our team designed an alternative path for the roadway that runs around a portion of land owned by FEMA. We added a steel retaining wall between the water and the road to protect against further disaster damage. We also included a retention pond and added a series of drainage ditches along the side of the road to mitigate flooding. Our team’s redesign plan protects the road from future storms and provides a safe driving experience. In addition, we were able to minimize long-term project maintenance costs. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), FC McColm Consulting (FCMC), and the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering were involved in this project. It connects the residents of Alligator Point to to the mainland of Florida via a reconstructed Alligator Drive.

TEAM MEMBERS (L to R) ADVISORS Brandon Guzman Sean Martin, P.E.; SECB, Kamal Joseph Meyer Tawfiq, Ph.D.; Ren Moses, Ph.D. Crisol Ortiz-Socas Taylor Thompson SPONSOR Driss Ziane FC McColm Consulting

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202: Railroad Square Skate Park

Frontside Consulting Firm (FCF) designed for the City of Tallahassee a new skate park located on the outskirts of the Railroad Square Arts District. This 40,000 square-foot TEAM MEMBERS (L to R) recreational space includes concrete ramps, Morgan Downie rails, bowls and skateable art features. The Tyler Phillips Luke Slaughter design includes a pavilion for shade and a variety of modern amenities throughout ADVISOR the park. The design’s artistic lighting and Sean Martin, P.E., SECB aesthetic landscaping complement the SPONSORS surrounding arts district. DHM Melvin Engineering Our team provided engineering design, Paul Davidson, M.S., P.E., C.G.C site layout and construction management services for the Railroad Square Skate Park. The park is centrally located between Florida TEAM MEMBERS (L to R) ADVISORS A&M and Florida State universities, so Nicole Arrigo Sean Martin, P.E., SECB, R. Cain, P.E. Kevin Hernandez we integrated artistic elements that reflect Nick Jefferies SPONSOR 201: Wakulla County Bus Facility both local communities. A skateable path Nate Schaffer City of Tallahassee is modeled after the FAMU Rattler mascot. The Wakulla County School District does not currently have a place to maintain and The ‘tail-end’ of this path is covered in small tiles for an acoustic effect resembling a store its school buses. The buses are currently kept behind Wakulla High School. snake’s rattle when a skateboard rolls across This parking area is for the buses and the high school’s employee parking. The area is the surface. Garnet and gold LED lighting almost completely unpaved, meaning that when it rains the heavy buses sink into the throughout the park is a nod to FSU. mud and become stuck. The facility design accounts for several DSP Engineering designed a new bus facility for the school district. The facility factors, including existing underground includes parking for all of the Wakulla County school buses and a parking lot for the drainage culverts, safety, aesthetic quality employees. The design reduces the need for buses to back up, which allows for easier and optimum skateability for all skill levels. ingress and egress. The facility design also includes a bus garage and fueling station, and a stormwater pond. A current water tower already on the adjacent Crawford Elementary School property supplies water service to the garage and fire hydrants in the lot. Added 204: Pitt & Sylvan Springs water lines will be connected to existing pipes. Wastewater is removed from the site Park Restoration & with the help of a pump station designed for the garage. Wastewater pipes will be connected to a mainline already onsite. Rehabilitation The planned stormwater pond stores runoff from the new paved area. Retention Pitt & Sylvan Springs Park is part of ponds are placed in areas of low elevation, making use of natural slopes to drain the Econfina Creek in Jackson County, stormwater. Swales are located on each side of the fuel tanks as inlets for the retention Florida. In Fall 2018, Hurricane Michael pond. The pavement grading is designed to allow runoff across the parking lot to the blasted through Northwest Florida, swales, directing the stormwater to the retention pond. and Pitt Springs suffered tremendous damage. This project focuses on providing improved guest areas and restoring the park to its original beauty before the storm. TEAM MEMBERS (L to R) Danny Diaz This plan includes new restroom facilities, parking areas and comfortable seating Josh Ellzey for visitors. Additionally, a new design around the spring ensures water moves Jamie Green properly from the spring to the river, while new steps lead guests into the spring Dennis Mitchell head. We added a viewing dock that overlooks the spring head and a new floating Zach Sespico canoe dock to the plan. Our design improves/repairs the current park and provides ADVISOR new amenities for park guests. Sean Martin, P.E., SECB

SPONSOR Genesis Halff, Echo Gates, P.E., LEED AP

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205: Willow Landing Amenities 207: Capitola Publix

Willow Landing is a community in Naples, Capitola is located about 30 miles east of Florida. Our team designed an amenities Tallahassee, Florida. In this rural town, the campus for the neighborhood which includes lack of a conveniently located food source 450 homes for residents over the age of 55. The is apparent. To accommodate this need we project design includes a clubhouse, pool, pool have proposed a set of designs for a Publix deck, bathhouse, parking lot, tennis courts, supermarket shopping center. garden, trash compactor and mail kiosk. We The shopping center design includes a site were responsible for the design of the site layout, plan and layout, structural designs of a 50,000 structure, foundation, utility layout, grading, square foot building, a drainage system and a drainage and construction planning. The key redesign of Capitola Road. The site includes a aspects of our design were safety, sustainability parking lot, loading dock and landscaping. The and functionality. building is one story with a flat metal framed The design creates an eco-friendly campus roof. The redesign of Capitola Road turns the that incorporates green components throughout TEAM MEMBERS (L to R) existing two-lane roadway into a four-lane TEAM MEMBERS (L to R) the site. We made a space for solar panels that could be used to power the lights Tyler French roadway with a median, bike lanes, curb and gutter, and sidewalks. Colleen Brennan in the clubhouse and on the pool deck. A rain garden at the site entrance collects Kevin Kubelka Neighboring the site is the L. Kirk Edwards Wildlife and Environmental Travis Jacklin Gabrial Marquez William Smith stormwater to prevent erosion and remove toxins from the runoff. We specified a Sofia Mayorga Area which is known for its productive wildlife and natural features. The site’s Khamari Spraggins variety of plants for the garden, including willow trees. Willows, in particular, absorb Kaylee Murtagh location, just a short distance away from this protected area, presented multiple large amounts of metals and other toxins. problems include the needed to avoid environmentally-sensitive areas and ADVISORS The undeveloped site is mostly flat, cleared and grubbed marshland. The drainage ADVISORS relocating protected species. These and other challenges were the ruling factors Sean Martin, P.E., SECB Sean Martin, P.E., SECB Doug Barkley, M.S., P.E. and grading designs are critical to mitigate flooding. The clubhouse is constructed Kamal Tawfiq, Ph.D., P.E., F.ASCE in choosing where to place the proposed building and other features. Design from timber and is designed as two buildings connected by a breezeway, providing challenges for the project included spanning of the roof members, the width of SPONSOR direct access to the pool deck. Site utilities include stormwater, drinking water and SPONSORS road and tree removal. Barkley Engineering Waldrop Engineering sanitary sewer. Planned pipes for each utility connect to existing pipes just outside N. Kasten, E.I. the site. J. Larocque, P.E.

208: Blue Springs Park Restoration

The goal of this project was to help Blue Springs Park recover from Hurricane Michael. For this project, we decided to add 206: Endeavor Housing a rental facility to the park. The park had an old shed that Development was used for storage, but we thought adding a nice facility would help. The new building will be placed on a stronger The Dozier School for Boys in Marianna, Florida closed foundation than the previous building. The facility was in 2006. With no plans to reopen, over fifteen hundred designed to store kayaks and paddle boards, as well as scuba acres of the property became unused. Now, Jackson gear for the divers. The new facility will allow visitors to the County wants to use the site to open a school for adults park to rent kayaks and paddle boards for the day, and then with autism spectrum disorder. Our team is responsible take them straight to the water from the docks. Since we for developing fourteen acres of this site into a tiny home community for students, TEAM MEMBERS (L to R) decided to add the new building so close to the spring, we teachers and other residents. Kelly Adams also chose to build a retaining wall. The rental building will TEAM MEMBERS ADVISOR Aaron DePury (L to R) Sean Martin, P.E., SECB Grading, drainage and stormwater, roadway, utility, and structural plans are Greg Freel be handicap accessible so people of all abilities will be able to use it. included in our design. Our design includes over 140 homes and space for a We also decided to add a new pond to the site. The pond that was already Andrea Carranza Garrett Mitchell Scott Harris SPONSOR basketball court, picnic area, community garden and a multipurpose trail. Each home Ernest Zorn there was small and did not serve its purpose. The new pond will collect water Peyton Piotrowski DHM Melvin Engineering is 280 square feet with a loft. from the park and act as a natural filter. The water will be cleaned before being ADVISOR The site will be sloped so that rainwater will flow as naturally as possible across Sean Martin, P.E., SECB drained away from the spring. This will help keep pollution out of the spring it with the help of drains and concrete pipes. Roads are set so that water will move itself. The pond will also serve as a visual upgrade for the park. It will have towards the middle of the road and utilities are planned for the road rights-of-way. SPONSOR native species of plants and fish that visitors can enjoy. The pond will be fenced DHM Melvin Engineering in for safety.

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210: Uniti Fiber Point of Patch Site

Uniti Fiber is a leading provider of communication infrastructure. As their network grows and the demand for better connectivity increases, constructing a new fiber-optic maintenance site near their Tallahassee offices becomes increasingly necessary to the client. A point of patch site is a building-connection that allows the fiber-optic cables to be pulled from the ground for maintenance purposes and then reinstalled. Currently, Uniti Fiber has three of these stations throughout the city, but due to the distance between those and their offices, they required an additional one nearby. The site will be located on the northeast intersection of Orange Avenue West and Saturday Road. It will serve as a place where engineers can have direct access to the fiber optic for maintenance purposes. Uniti Fiber’s needs for the site include the point of patch

TEAM MEMBERS (L to R) building, space for a generator, a stormwater pond and a parking lot. The scope for Taren Fleming this project involves the site design for the undeveloped parcel, the structural design Ana Daniela Pinto for the building and the design of the stormwater pond. Priscilla Young The property itself has various limitations. First, 93 percent of the property is ADVISOR covered by a 100-year floodplain. Additionally, the site is part of a multi-modal Sean Martin, P.E., SECB transportation district. This required very specific and in-depth research on the Tallahassee Land Development Code. We considered multiple designs allowing for SPONSOR the most efficient use of land while still following the code’s demanding standards DHM Melvin Engineering and our client’s needs. The final design includes a retention pond with a recovery system, two parking spaces, a generator slab and a one story building. 209: Bay County Resiliency Center

This project is a joint senior design collaboration with Drexel University sponsored by EPA, FEMA, and Bay 211: Golden Eagle Homes County Tourism and Development. Association Roadway Restoration Project Hurricane Michael made landfall at Panama City, Florida in October 2018. The widespread devastation Golden Eagle Homes Association was constructed highlighted the need for what Bay County is calling TEAM MEMBERS (L to R) in 1972 and has since transitioned into one of “Resiliency Centers.” This project is one of four potential projects that are Richard Chadwick Tallahassee’s premiere country club communities. Dillan Clark designed to help the area recover from a natural disaster. During normal However, lack of maintenance coupled with operation, these facilities will serve various community uses. George Carter Jackson Ledford inclement weather has caused the roadway This project is designed to be a recreational facility during normal Michael Kullmann (Drexel University) infrastructure to deteriorate over time. operation, but a special needs shelter during times of disaster. Drexel Tyler Madden (Drexel University) Our team analyzed the existing roadway damage Alyenne Jeanty (Drexel University) University designed the building and our team designed the site layout. and pinpointed the underlying causes of the cracks, This site plan includes a stormwater pond, parking lot, driveway and utility Peter Travers (Drexel University) Sean Reifer (Drexel University) potholes and sinking asphalt. The homeowners connections. association has budgeted $5 million over 12 years for Because this facility will be used as a shelter, accessibility was at the ADVISORS TEAM MEMBERS (L to R) this restoration project. We will provide a construction schedule and cost estimation Sean Martin, P.E., SECB forefront of our design. The parking lot was designed to meet all Americans Rebeca Rodriguez plan, including setting project milestones. with Disabilities Act standards. The stormwater pond design includes the Clayton Clark II, Ph.D., P.E. Alexi Santiago Yick Hsuan, Ph.D. (Drexel University) We propose milling down the roads to the base layer. Then, we will cut out and maximum storage for a 25-year critical storm, discharging at the same runoff Nicolina Sarnelli Abieyuwa Aghayere, Ph.D. (Drexel University) Joseph Townsend patch the damaged asphalt sections. Following this the roads will be resurfaced using rate as before construction. The entire site drainage is designed to work with a more economical and sustainable pavement mixture. SPONSORS the natural slope of the land while mitigating building flooding. ADVISOR The community is also dealing with the overgrowth of golf course vegetation Recreational shade, splash pad, jungle gym and picnic areas are Bay County Tourism and Development Sean Martin, P.E., SECB Dan Rowe, J. Michael Brown on the edges of the roadways. Bermudagrass is clogging the existing curbing and incorporated into the site design. This project is designed to provide Bay EPA Region 4 and FEMA / DHS SPONSOR stormwater systems. The residual standing water is seeping into the roadway County with an entertainment area, but also to provide a much-needed Michael Burns, CUPP Program Manager Vinayak Hegde, and causing more cracks to surface. We will compose a maintenance plan that Olivia Scriven, Ph.D., FEMA RCG / Academia Advisor long term shelter during natural disasters. Golden Eagle Homes Association Golden Eagle Homes Association can follow to increase the durability of the new infrastructure.

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212: Jefferson County Industrial 214: City of Tallahassee Park Master Plan Update Pump Station 12

The Jefferson County, Florida, Board of County The City of Tallahassee planned to renovate Pump Commissioners is looking to expand their industrial park Station 12 to improve its wastewater infrastructure by updating their master plan to add future business real and to accommodate the population growth of estate and ease of access to their industrial park. Tallahassee. The pump station currently in service This expansion encompasses multiple aspects is located in central Tallahassee at 1901 West of civil engineering, with the largest portion of the Orange Avenue. Aside from limited capacity, the project being site design. The county requested to current station also has issues with a strong odor include four new parcels within the industrial park. and poor aesthetic. These new parcels required stormwater management The new pump station was designed to be facilities (SWMF) and utility designs for water and constructed adjacent to the existing station with sewer systems. Our SWMF designs will work with the submersible pumps to limit the odor. site layout and utility designs to ensure efficiency. One The project scope covers several disciplines. of the parcels has an existing building footprint laid out, but needs required parking TEAM MEMBERS (L to R) Permitting for the new pump station was done Peter Bailey designed. Our transportation design includes a roadway system throughout the new in compliance with Leon County and the City of Tallahassee. Hydraulic calculations TEAM MEMBERS (L to R) Logan Hewett Caleb Holaday parcels. Traffic data and turn lane analysis were used to determine requirements for Christian Humes were completed to select pumps and size a wet well that would efficiently pump the Rebekah Kohon the new roadway. Burton Lane incoming wastewater. A site plan was drawn to lay out the location of the underground Jacob McDorman pumps and wet well. An above-ground generator, motor control building, electric John Owenby ADVISOR transformer and concrete access drives were also placed on site. Above-ground features Jacob Wilkins Sean Martin, P.E., SECB were designed above the 100-year flood plain. Stormwater calculations were completed ADVISOR SPONSOR to design and place a stormwater management facility. Finally, a plan to tie the new Sean Martin, P.E., SECB Dewberry Engineers Inc. station into the existing underground utilities was proposed along with construction mitigation considerations, a cost estimate, and schedule. SPONSOR Upon demolition of the old pump station, the site will have an improved aesthetic. City of Tallahassee UU&PI Pump Station 12 will be easily accessible to maintenance vehicles from Orange Avenue. Eric Etters, P.E.

215: Resurfacing of State Road 430

213: Rish Park ADA Cottages State Road 430 is a one-way, three lane road that begins after Halifax River Bridge on Oakridge Blvd. in Daytona Beach, Founded in 1978, the William J. Rish Park is one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations. This an outdoor, recreational park located on the project involves the restoration of State Road 430, a major Gulf Coast of Florida. The park is maintained route for Daytona’s beach access. It intersects with State Road by the Agency for Persons with Disabilities A1A, which is the limit of our project. and is designed exclusively to serve the needs After 22 years of use, this road is damaged and is of individuals with disabilities. The amenities considered a safety hazard for drivers. This roadway is also currently included in the park consist of a pool, considered as a high crash zone by the Florida Department cottages for overnight stays and beach access for of Transportation (FDOT), involving mostly bicyclists. those who have limited mobility. Therefore, the purpose of the project is to restore the asphalt When Hurricane Michael hit Florida’s Gulf pavement to extend the lifespan of the roadway and to address all safety concerns. TEAM MEMBERS (L to R) TEAM MEMBERS (L to R) Alix Kabre Coast in 2018, Rish Park sustained severe damage. The hurricane damage combined Chase Lasley The redesign of SR 430 involves a lane elimination and the addition of a 7-foot Andrea Zuluaga with the age of the structures has caused the park to temporarily shut down for Kyle Long bicycle lane. This reduces the speed limit from 40 to 35 mph. We also added Fabrice Taondeyande repairs. The repairs needed include fixing damaged piles, replacing the flooring of Dominic Martelli landscaping, stripes and parallel parking in the outer left lane. The new design does Deandrea Rolle the cottages and repairing the cottages’ framing. Bringing the cottages up to current Justin Walker not interfere with the drainage system since it is determined to work effectively standards is crucial to ensure the safety of the groups of people who wish to stay in ADVISOR ADVISORS according to FDOT standards. Sean Martin, P.E., SECB them while they enjoy the various additions to the park. Sean Martin, P.E., SECB To address additional safety concerns, we considered restriping all pedestrian Ren Moses, Ph.D. In addition to repairing the existing structures, our plan includes brand new Jamie Graham, P.E. crosswalks and placing traffic signals and signage where necessary. We modified Stephen Buck, P.E. amenities for a more convenient and enjoyable park experience. These new amenities all curbs to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. For this SPONSOR SPONSOR include a changing station, a picnic area and a 9-hole miniature golf course. All new DHM Melvin Engineering project we are creating typical cross-sections and a plan view of the 0.5-mile stretch Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) designs will be built to ADA standards and designed with accessibility for all as the Jamie Graham, P.E. highlighting the new features of the project. Stephen Buck, P.E. biggest consideration. David Crow

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216: Greene Subdivision 218: Cypress Springs Restoration

The Greene Subdivision project will alter an existing plot of land Cypress Springs is located in Vernon, Florida and located in Leon County, Florida. It is owned by Mrs. Greene, visitors can only access it by water off of Holmes owner of Magnolia Engineering. Mrs. Greene wants to divide Creek. The Northwest Florida Water Management the 5-acre plot of land into two parcels. The main purpose of District and Nestlé Waters of North America both this project is to design a house on the new, empty parcel for manage this spring through a conservation easement. Mrs. Greene and her husband. Hundreds of residents and tourists visit Cypress Spring The current parcel is cleared but contains an existing in the warm summer months. retention pond. The project will include a stormwater drainage The infrastructure surrounding the spring is report, creating a new well and the design of the house itself. currently run-down and many needed facilities do not The main goal is to build a safe and long-lasting house that will exist to serve visitors and residents. Existing structures satisfy the client and meet all building code requirements. are damaged and are a hazard to visitors. The The design process for building a home includes several steps boardwalks also do not follow accessibility regulations that greatly vary in their respective solutions. This project will require reflection of TEAM MEMBERS (L to R) and present obstacles to people in need of extra the native wildlife present on the property. The flow of water through the property Jesse Davis assistance. Additionally, a large metal culvert currently Alannah Harrington TEAM MEMBERS (L to R) during storms will also be analyzed. To ensure the stability and consistency of the Kirsten Mazzota runs beneath the beach and empties dark creek water into the clear spring. Abigail Burns ground beneath and around the house, the soil will have to be investigated; this is Julia Vitale The District and Nestlé want to make a comfortable place for visitors to relax and Lindsey Furrow necessary to ensure that the house is structurally sound. Maria Leal-Bruce play, while keeping the spring safe. The proposed infrastructure will be durable and ADVISOR Once each part of the project is completely designed the client will be able to Caroline Wells minimally invasive. Sean Martin, P.E., SECB begin construction of their brand-new home. Jennifer Magi (not pictured) To begin, the current structures around the spring will be removed and replaced SPONSOR with updated designs. New structures and facilities including boardwalks, restroom ADVISOR Magnolia Engineering Sean Martin, P.E., SECB facilities and covered picnic areas will be added around the spring to improve Carmen Greene, P.E. recreation. SPONSOR Near the water, native ferns and grasses will be planted along the banks to help Northwest Florida Water Management restore the shoreline that has eroded from decades of use. The roots of these plants District, Brett Cyphers will stabilize the earth while also discouraging people from walking along the spring’s edge. Because visitors can only get to the spring by water, kayak docking, launches and storage are needed. These structures will help people to move in and out of the 217: City of Tallahassee Water spring and enjoy the surrounding area. Reclamation Effluent Force Main The metal culvert will be removed, and a new reinforced concrete culvert As the population increases, the capacity of older municipal will be constructed and buried further wastewater pipeline can’t meet the demand. Force mains are back from the beach. The material of used to transport sewage from low to high elevations where the culvert will be updated to concrete the elevation of the source causes a lack of gravity flow. that is more resistant to corrosion and The City of Tallahassee plans to rebuild its force main that will last much longer. The new culvert carries wastewater under pressure from the discharge side of will also empty the dark water farther a pump. away from the top of the spring, leaving For this project, the effluent arrives at the discharge more clear water for visitors to enjoy. point of the city’s 2,500 acre South East Farm (SE Farm) When the old culvert is removed, the sprayfield. We chose to use the previous route because it beach area will be renovated and ex- costs the least and requires the least permission. tended along the shoreline. TEAM MEMBERS (L to R) The quality and quantity of wastewater determine These improvements made to Jieya Yang the diameter and material of pipes. In this project, the new force main will carry Yukai Yang Cypress Springs will allow more visitors Chong Zhang 44 million gallons per day (MGD) of sewage. This is determined by the maximum to experience the beauty of the spring Yu Zhang daily flow in the year 2030. Ductile iron and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) are common while protecting this natural resource materials for sewage mains. Ductile cast iron pipes have advantages of high strength for future generations. ADVISOR and high flow rates. We chose 48 inches (1.22 m) as the diameter based on reports Sean Martin, P.E., SECB from the effluent pump station. We chose ductile iron as the material because it is SPONSOR durable and cheap and its maintenance frequency is low. The length of the force main City of Tallahassee UU&PI is 8 miles (ca. 13 km). We plan to split the force main into 30 segments (estimated) Donna S. Nichols, PE, CPM with pumps located in a lift station. The pumps provide the energy for wastewater conveyance in the pipe. FloridaDEP.gov PHOTO:

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219: Stanley Steemer Site Design

The essence of this project was to produce a competent site design for the development of a new Stanley Steemer commercial building located at 2421 Barcelona Lane in Tallahassee, Florida. Stanley Steemer is a nationally- renowned upholstery cleaning provider, and with an additional location they will be able to service more of the Tallahassee community. The location of our project is a 1.32 acre lot, where we designed a 6,500 square foot building and a surrounding parking lot and site roadway. Many different engineering aspects needed to be TEAM MEMBERS (L to R) ADVISOR considered during the design process for this project. Hussein Assaf Sean Martin, P.E., SECB These were considered in order to make sure an acceptable Counte Coverson product for the client was created while making sure it Rasahn Martin SPONSOR is compatible with the existing sites in the surrounding Alex Wright DHM Melvin Engineering Paul Davidson, M.S., P.E., C.G.C areas. These aspects also included creating the site layout in a way that resulted in proper stormwater runoff drainage from the site and produced a building design that would meet the needs of the client. Certain constraints needed to be followed, set by both the client and Tallahassee/Florida land development codes. Cost constraints were also placed on the project. The site was first graded to direct runoff and create a suitable drainage design. Then the site was laid out so that the various parts follow certain permitting requirements such as slope and distance from the edge of the site. As for developing the building, a report done by an outside company was used to figure out information regarding the soil on the site and was used to help design the building on the site.

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Electrical & 306: Radio Home Monitoring System (RHMS)

Senior When evacuated during a natural disaster, people are concerned Design about the condition of their homes. We designed a home Computer monitoring device that collects and transmits information about the potential damages to your home before, during and after a natural disaster. Our Radio Home Monitoring System (RHMS) can provide instant peace of mind knowing condition of your home, no matter where you are. With the information collected from the device accessible via mobile or desktop application, evacuees can have real-time knowledge of a home’s condition. This system detects four different things: power, wind, temperature and water level. RHMS uses radio signals to transmit this data in case Wi-Fi or cell service are unavailable. The device consists of two parts: sensors that collect the information and a receiver that transmits the data over long distances. Users create an account in the app on their phone or computer, which allows access to the information about the home. All information is securely stored and transmitted. When the power is out, similar devices are unable to meet these needs. RHMS works for about two weeks after losing power. The device is waterproof and resistant to certain damages like impact and heat. RHMS allows you to feel secure and informed from a safe distance—and get a head start on fixing your home if anything goes wrong.

TEAM MEMBERS ADVISORS (L to R) Omar Faruque, Ph.D. Jason Fiegle, CpE Jinyeong Moon, Ph.D. Jayson Francois, CpE Wargsen Joseph, CpE SPONSOR Eric Sharkey, CpE Dean’s Office - Engineering Nathan Walser, EE Serves

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301: SoutheastCon 303: Software-Defined Radio Hardware Competition 2020 Today most cars use traditional radios to tune into The IEEE SoutheastCon Student Hardware FM/AM stations. But did you know there is a Competition is an annual robotic design future innovation on the horizon? Software defined contest. This year’s game is to design an radios (SDRs) allow changes to be made to a radio’s autonomous robot to do at least one of two functionality without having to touch the actual tasks, within three minutes. We chose the hardware. SDRs are used in all types of applications game of stacking Lego® Duplo® blocks of from private and commercial to military. The team’s different colors in order within the scoring goal is to design and fabricate a high-performance area. There are 10 different block colors programmable radio from components regularly distributed around the field and each color available to the public. represents a different digit (0-9). The goal is The design aims to maintain operation across to stack blocks to spell out as many of the a higher range of frequencies. Essentially, the SDR (and the teamwork) are divided up into two parts: decimal places of pi. TEAM MEMBERS (L to R) TEAM MEMBERS (L to R) Our goal is to stack as many blocks as we can. Our robot follows a painted, David Bowen, ME Najee Boyer, CpE interpreting the data coming in and boosting the data going out on what’s called a Abiel Souverain, ME lined route using infrared sensors and line-following software to reach the Duplo® David Lynom, CpE carrier wave. Isabel Barnola, CpE Charles Kennedy, EE/CpE Instead of a regular computer, our design is equipped with a special type of blocks. It then gathers and stacks them as it goes around the field using sonar and Alex Ndekeng, EE Brandon Matulonis, CpE infrared sensors. The robot carries the Duplo® blocks by having two claws, one on Diego Campos, EE hardware that can process multiple commands at the same time via software. This the bottom and one on the top. The claw at the bottom lines up the blocks so the ADVISORS allows the SDR to complete many types of tasks, unlike traditional (and completely ADVISOR Jerris Hooker, Ph.D. hardware-dependent) radios. When the data is sent, its signal is modified by the top claw can pick it up with no problems. Then the top claw moves up and holds the Bruce Harvey, Ph.D. block in place so it can stack with the new incoming Duplo® block. Toward the end Peter Stenger second part of the design so it can reach many other devices. Our software-defined radio competes in the market and in the lab. of the three-minute time limit, the robot moves over to the goal to place the stack of SPONSOR SPONSOR Duplo® blocks. FAMU-FSU Engineering Northrop Grumman Corporation These features are found in network and sensor devices used by companies such as NASA, while keeping the cost at a minimum. A proposal based on this work was accepted to the IEEE MTT SAT competition. This annual competition aims to further the interest in radio technology among students. The competition requires making a 302: Tool for Automated Discovery space-hardened design with even more hi-tech features. Hopefully one day the design of Asynchronous Reversible will be picked from a lucky few to be placed in a real satellite and launched into space. Superconducting Circuits

Modern computers are still limited for more complex scientific problems. The main disadvantage of these computers is they are unable to use all the energy 304: JAMR—The Modular Music provided to them, which also makes them run hotter Workstation and slower. This disadvantage is referred to as low-power efficiency and it also limits computer speed. Our project Musicians and producers have more devices to add to uses a new method to solve the low-power efficiency their studios than ever before and new additions can get problem. expensive. Overlaps in features can create redundancies The technology we use is asynchronous ballistic and take up space. Our goal was to tackle this problem reversible superconducting computing (ABRS). It works by replacing some of the TEAM MEMBERS (L to R) while adding customizability and convenience. current computer components with much faster components. However, there are Frank Allen, EE We created a music production workstation that problems with using the ABRS technology and we are focusing on one: finding a way James Hardy, EE/CpE (dual degree) splits up into pieces. Each piece is a different function to create components that can work with ABRS. Oscar Lopez Corces, EE Fadi Matloob, CpE like piano keys, buttons or dials, a display or some We created a tool that finds components based on a specified task. The other function. We designed housing for each piece. combinations of these components are what makes hard problems possible to solve. ADVISORS TEAM MEMBERS (L to R) Russell Cooks, CpE The housings are square and rectangular pieces that align and stick together using First, the tool requires the user to tell it what the component does. Next, it looks at Jerris Hooker, Ph.D. magnets and can be attached, detached and rearranged in any orientation depending Michael Frank, Ph.D. Joshua Guerrero, CpE all the possible way to create the component and finds ones that match what the user Anthony Seamster, EE on the user’s preference. specified. Then, the tool gives the user visual results of the component. SPONSOR Michael Ward, EE We surveyed artists and producers to find out what features we would implement This project offers a possibility to build computers with this new technology. It Sandia National Labs in our product. We developed software to record and edit the music created on the ADVISOR ESD also helps advance ABRS technology research and industry by allowing scientists Jerris Hooker, Ph.D. device. We wired and assembled all our pieces to function as one system. In one and companies to create more complex computers. If society is able to utilize the full unit, our music production workstation provides the user with all of the tools they potential of the ABRS technology, computers could operate at 500 times faster than SPONSOR may want to create music. It allows them to arrange different functions in ways that Dean’s Office Entrepreneurial currently possible. Senior Design streamline their music making process or challenge them to create in new ways.

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305: ECE Interactive Media Center

Our system solves the problem of, “How do you find info which you don’t know you need?” Engineering stduents need to know who their advisors are, how to get a hold of teachers and advisors, and set appointments. Our interactive information kiosk increases productivity and engagement throughout the department. The kiosk is designed for the electrical and computer engineering department, with future expansion to other engineering departments. Our overall system is made up of a projector, a computer and a collection of sensors. The main part of the group of sensors is called the integrated arm. This arm is the TEAM MEMBERS ADVISOR primary source of hand tracking when someone wants to click a feature (L to R) Shonda Bernadin, Ph.D. Daniel Belc, EE by touching the kiosk wall. The other part of the system includes a Christopher Mesidor, CpE SPONSOR projector and computer, which gives the ability to turn a wall into a Vincent Mulvaney, CpE FAMU-FSU Engineering touch-screen kiosk. The kiosk uses the wall within the department Monea’ Shepherd, CpE hallway and can be used by multiple people at once using touch. Noah Wolff, CpE Using the interactive information kiosk, users can look up advisor hours, reserve advising appointments and lookup class information by NASA

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307: NASA Rover Head-Up Display

The project is to design a working head-up display (HUD) system that can be seen on the windshield of a NASA moon rover. The goal is to give astronauts a screen that acts as an easy reference during vehicle operation, cutting down on distractions and making missions safer. To complete this task, the system collects information from rover sensors. These include the remaining battery power, current time, verbal instructions from the driver, and determination whether the astronauts can contact mission control. TEAM MEMBERS (L to R) Information is organized by a small computer into an image projected onto the Conrad Horn, CpE screen. This screen can be read from the windshield because it is placed so that the Cory Talmon, CpE Bryce Ponti, CpE image is reflected on to the windshield. Jiaqi Chu, CpE The unit also needs to be managed by the drivers, so it has a controller wired Danica Forestal, EE/Applied Math directly to it. The controller has big buttons because the astronauts could be wearing (Dual Degree) large gloves and they need to press the correct button. If the drivers cannot use the ADVISORS controller, there are a few voice commands programmed into the system to help Bruce Harvey, Ph.D. with simple tasks. The computer is programmed to collect data from a set of similar Tanya Andrews sensors where if one begins to malfunction. When faulty data is read from the sensor Justin Rowe the system notifies the driver that it needs replacing. SPONSOR The design of the HUD system needed to consume as little power as it can NASA Marshall Space Flight Center allowing the rover to extend to longer missions. Other important factors of the design included reducing the direct sunlight hitting the astronauts and total system weight because it is very expensive to get objects into space. This system will make exploration missions easier for astronauts while on the moon and other planets that will be explored in the future.

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308: Cassie Machine Vision

Cassie is a robot with two legs that is able to walk upright like a human. Its main purpose is to help researchers understand robot movement. One weakness of Cassie is the tendency to lose track of the distance traveled, which is estimated from its acceleration sensors. Cassie’s position estimates gain error over time, so the farther it travels, the less accurate it becomes. This error can build up due to a variety of issues, including vibration and flaws in the sensor. In order to improve the situation, we added a camera that senses depth. We are combining this new information with the existing sensors TEAM MEMBERS (L to R) to determine Cassie’s location within any area. We recorded test cases of Cassie to Sean Collard, CpE Joshua Cortman, EE understand this error by recording Cassie’s true movement and comparing it to Barrett McKinney, CpE what the existing sensors recorded. We reduce the error by combining the position Elie Musingo, CpE gathered from Cassie’s existing sensors with those from the added camera. Even Jeffrey Welling, EE though each method produces some error, their combination creates less error over ADVISOR time than one method on its own. Essentially, we make a position estimate using Christian Hubicki, Ph.D. Cassie’s existing sensors and a position estimate using the added camera; then we use an algorithm to combine the two position estimates into one, effectively reducing SPONSOR error. These are important steps which will allow Cassie to see and move through FAMU-FSU Engineering unfamiliar spaces. The addition of a camera can also allow Cassie to move without user input. This was not possible before. In the future, Cassie can be further upgraded to identify 309: Sprinter Data Collector and avoid obstacles. Removing user input allows for a new range of uses for Cassie and robots like it. Robots like Cassie may be used for things like transportation and We designed a product to collect information for surveying on rough grounds in the future. runners, sprinters and coaches to improve sprinting performance. Currently, there are many devices that help with collecting data during runs, but they either cost too much or provide only a few factors. In order to meet this need, we designed our product to provide reliable data on multiple factors, and be affordable. The factors that are considered important for the performance of sprinters are: speed, acceleration, timing, distance, and stride (the distance covered when you take two steps, one with each foot). Therefore, we have made these data points our focus. Our program uses processed data from a camera and an accelerometer using the C++ programming language. The camera processing is done through a library extension in C++ known TEAM MEMBERS (L to R) as OpenCV. Data acquired from these two devices provide accurate values of speed, Stephanie Damas, EE Christian Gazmuri, EE/CpE acceleration, timing, distance and stride. The camera captures the footage necessary Beauponte Mezonlin, EE to calculate distance, time, speed and stride length. The accelerometer, attached to Adam Breindel, EE the chest of the runner, gathers acceleration, speed, time and stride frequency. Speed, Lucero Cruz-Barcenas, EE (not pictured) time and components of stride are measured on both devices. This data is then ADVISOR synchronized to gain more precise data points. The program takes the that data from Oscar Chuy, Ph.D. the camera and the accelerometer as inputs and calculates data points and delivers ESD them to the user as outputs. SPONSOR Our program allows the user to upload videos taken on an iPhone camera Dean’s Office to ensure its ease of use. This makes our design affordable, while still giving the Entrepreneurial Senior Design customer info at the same accuracy as other data tracking devices. The Sprinter Data Collector gives the user full awareness of a sprinter’s performance when running.

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TEAM MEMBERS (L to R) Hunter Kramer, ME Doran McFalls, ME Denis Dineen, ME Nicolas Palmeiro, EE Jacob Hutto, EE

ADVISORS Rodney Roberts, Ph.D. Genese Augustin

SPONSOR Florida Power and Light

310: Tele-Robotic Line Worker

Access to electricity directly affects our quality of life on a daily basis. The impact of power loss can vary from minor to life-threatening risk in the fields of industry and healthcare. Over five million customers in Florida depend on Florida Power & Light (FPL) to maintain a reliable supply of power. Utility companies such as FPL have line workers perform routine maintenance 311: Adaptive Suspension and repairs on active power lines. Extreme height and Controller proximity to high voltages make power line work one of the most dangerous jobs in the world. Air suspensions are a growing trend in the automotive Our team developed a robotic arm that assists power world. They work in a similar way to normally sprung line workers. The arm is made up of three rigid links suspensions. Conventional systems work by absorbing controlled by air pressure and electrical circuits which impacts with a spring and managing the rebound pressure mimic human arm motion. The end of the arm can with a shock absorber. In air suspensions, the metal spring switch between multiple tools to accomplish different is replaced with an air bladder that gives adjustable stiffness tasks. These tasks include removing preformed wire and ride height. The air ride systems that are currently on ties and lifting heavy power lines. Electrical parts and the market are often times inaccurate and simply a black control systems are housed in the base of the arm to box with “Up/Down” buttons on them. Our aim was to be insulated from the power lines. The arm is remote- improve the accuracy and provide users the first suspension control operated by trained line workers up to a certain controlling interactive touchscreen. distance. The design incorporates a mounted camera A small computer asks the user for the height they want at the end of the arm so that the operator can see the the suspension to reach. It reads air pressure and height effective workspace. sensors, and then adjusts the suspension to reach the desired height. If the user sets TEAM MEMBERS (L to R) The robotic arm holds several advantages over Zachary Berryhill, CpE the suspension at a certain height, the controller reads the current position of the traditional line work methods. This design will allow Scott Forn, EE/CpE suspension and then adjusts the air valves to either raise or lower the suspension. FPL to improve the safety, efficiency and reliability of Matthew Van Overloop, EE To raise, the valves open to allow pulses of air in for different amounts of time, Eric Amaral, EE workers performing their job. Our modular arm serves depending on the height adjustment needed. Through system monitoring and as a base model that could be built upon for other ADVISOR prediction techniques, the pulses of air are shortened as the suspension reaches the applications by FPL. Moses Anubi, Ph.D. ESD target height. If the measured height of the suspension changes without user input, the system adjusts back to the last valid position. SPONSOR Dean’s Office This system allows several saved heights and access through a phone-like Entrepreneurial touchscreen. It’s accurate, through the use of precise sensors to send data and Senior Design advanced techniques for monitoring and control.

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408: Composite Inspection Protocol Industrial & In the mid-20th century, aircraft manufacturing companies such as Pratt & Whitney began implementing composite materials into their designs. Since that time composite pieces have become an integral part of airplanes Senior because of their superior mechanical properties and relatively light Design weights. Manufacturing A composite is a material that consists of two or more materials with different physical properties. When combined together, the joint piece has better physical characteristics than the individual parts. In fact, there are multiple aircraft today which consist of over 50% composite material— which has dramatically increased plane fuel efficiency. One issue with composite pieces though, is their ability to lose structural integrity while keeping the same appearance on the surface. Currently there is no process used to detect defects that is defined and accepted across the industry, which is the motivation behind this project. We designed a validation protocol to inspect composite pieces and improve customer safety and business efficiency. In order to validate that a given composite piece does not contain defects, we use Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE). NDE is the process of inspecting, testing or evaluating materials, components or assemblies for discontinuities in characteristics without destroying the serviceability of the part. For this project, our team is using an ultrasonic C-Scan machine. This machine emits ultrasonic waves throughout a material and gathers feedback which allows for detection of defects beneath the surface of the piece. The benefits of the C-Scan are dimensional accuracy, detailed resulting images, and its accessibility at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering. At the conclusion of this project, our team provides a case study on the characteristics and process steps involved with testing composite materials for defects using a C-Scan machine.

TEAM MEMBERS (L to R) ADVISORS Jazmine Houston, IME Zhiyong Liang, Ph.D. Kevin Stevens, IME Dele Awofala, Ph.D. Cole Mitchem, IME Kalia Kothandapany Benjamin Farber, IME SPONSOR Pratt & Whitney-UTC

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401: FlexSense Motion Sensing Glove

Every year in the United States, surgeons complete TEAM MEMBERS (L to R) more than 700,000 robotic surgeries and earn Matthew Emerick, ME Dillon Mathena, ME more than $3 billion. According to surgeons, the Samantha Bell, IME robotic device used to perform these surgeries is Leonardo Tellez, IME large and causes back, arm and hand pain after a Carlie Cunningham, IME long surgery. Also, some doctors struggle to use Kelan Green, IME robot controllers. To avoid these problems, our ADVISORS team provides a smart glove to improve the ease Tarik Dickens, Ph.D. of use of these controllers. The FlexSense Motion Stan Zoubek Sensing Glove is capable of tracking hand and Jennifer Tecson finger movements in real time. SPONSOR TEAM MEMBERS (L to R) The glove uses sensors made of Buckypaper, Northrop Grumman Corporation Robert Hays, ME a thin sheet of paper that contains very small carbon tubes. This material is very Shams Dhanani, ME sensitive, ideal for tracking hand and finger movements. Our project’s main goal is to Ruben Cortes, CpE 403: Dimensioning Process for 3D Printing Peter Andrew Cancio, ECE showcase the potential of Buckypaper. Gabriela Gomez Pieraldi, IME We study the motions of the hand to create the best sensor layouts and follow a In the manufacturing industry there is a trend towards new and alternative methods to Ana De Leon, IME step-by-step procedure to assemble the glove in the fastest way possible. We test our create parts. This trend focuses on the need for companies to increase production while sensors using techniques and machines often used in engineering, like tensile testing. ADVISORS lowering cost. 3D printers allow for creating of parts which would normally have needed Joshua DeGraff, Ph.D. To create the best glove design, our team is running a market study with expensive manufacturing methods. Our team seeks to develop the process for which 3D Zhiyong Liang, Ph.D. surgeons about the use of the controllers. Surgeons’ opinions help us select the printers can be used on a manufacturing line. best base material and design a glove that is easy and intuitive to use. Our goal This project consists of three major milestones: Collect and analyze data on the SPONSOR is to demonstrate that FlexSense improves the comfort and health of surgeons. High-Performance dimensions of 3D printed parts; develop a system for which 3D printed parts can be created Materials Institute We combine our different engineering backgrounds to make this glove possible. and then measure to verify their dimensions; and implement the developed system in a Ultimately, we want to demonstrate that this new technology is possible and useful laboratory environment. for other motion sensing tools beyond the FlexSense glove. The main objective of the project is to reduce variability of 3D prints by using robotics and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing techniques. This can be done with a probe which checks the part for dimensions and then compares it to desired dimensions to see the 402: Integrated Additive difference. We designed a process which involves the use of several robots. A few of these Manufacturing of Fiber Optics robots are 3D printers, while the other is a pick and place robot. This pick and place robot holds Telecommunication technologies are always changing in the probe which checks for part dimensions and terms of data rates and delivery methods. One of these variance once the part has been 3D printed. technologies is fiber optics. These cables offer faster delivery To date, we have designed an enclosure and rates, better performance over long distances and reduced required components to house the mentioned weight. NASA adopted this technology and seeks to robots and parts. The process development meets improve the way that it is made. the main objective or purpose of the project The common fiber optic goes through a long and by utilizing the robots and probe. Future work expensive production process, involving chemicals and includes refining this process and incorporating it automation. The answer to replacing this method is 3D into a manufacturing environment. printing. 3D printing allows fibers to be printed anywhere in the world (or space) and reduces the overall production cost. Current fiber optics use delicate, pure glass strands TEAM MEMBERS (L to R) wrapped in different coatings, where light travels between the two ends of the fiber to Royce Pokela, ME deliver information. Clear 3D printed plastics are an inexpensive substitute for these Renato Tradardi, ME Noah Steighner, ECE delicate glass strands. Carlos Cuevas, ECE This project uses different types of plastics to try to reproduce the same results Maria Camila Arias, IME with a 3D printed cable, when compared to an industry standard cable. Once completed, NASA can cut down on production and delivery cost while advancing ADVISORS Tarik Dickens, Ph.D. current technologies. Ian K. Small Our goal is to create a 3D printed optical fiber that can deliver data over a short distance without major data loss when compared to current cables. SPONSOR NASA Marshall Space Flight Center 32 FAMU-FSU COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING ENGINEERING SENIOR DESIGN 2020 33 Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering 404: Hurricane Debris Removal 406: Maritime Schedule Improvement The tree canopy of Tallahassee is a treasure to the community. There is about a 55 percent tree coverage in the city, one of Dedicated Crowley employees work hard to create the the highest percentages in the nation. When tropical storms schedules for ships that make deliveries all around the world. and hurricanes hit, they cause large amount of debris. A Whether it is making a delivery to Alaska or Puerto Rico, the majority of this debris is vegetative because of the immense schedule has to be efficient. But, not all of the ships can follow tree canopy. the schedule exactly. The goal of this project is to improve the After these storms, the City of Tallahassee Waste scheduling integrity for Crowley’s maritime ships; specifically, Management and Community Beautification departments in the southeastern and Caribbean region of the Atlantic. are in charge of removing the debris from the community. The scope of this project is to analyze data from Crowley There are two phases to this process. First is the response and to identify root causes of late arriving ships. Our team phase, when the Community Beautification Department observed the times recorded on all the ships at each stage in clears the roads of debris and cuts large objects into pieces their voyage and compared those to the scheduled times. The TEAM MEMBERS (L to R) to ease the disposal process. Second is the recovery phase, data is a collection of the trips’ records in the first nine months Kayla Oden IME when the Waste Management Department removes the debris from the community of 2019. TEAM MEMBERS (L to R) Carmen Araujo IME and transports it to a disposal site. Our team is working with the Waste Management Ryan Patrick IME Looking for patterns allow us to Jose Villasmil, IME George Perez IME Department to reduce the time of their debris removal process. observe trends on the late trips and make Edward Durling, IME We are reducing the time through multiple tactics. These include removing unnecessary hypotheses for process improvement. After Laura Gonzales, IME Kaia Little, IME ADVISORS breaks, assigning vehicle storage locations, and improving the transportation of the debris that, we simulate the improvements with Beth Gray, M.S., P.E. between the neighborhoods and disposal sites. A fueling plan eliminates unnecessary breaks Reginald C. Ofuani math models to confirm that they are ADVISORS Roderic Hightower for the vehicles and suggests having a gas truck fuel the vehicles during the workers’ lunch reasonable. Based on the analysis we develop Beth Gray, M.S., P.E. break. Increasing the number of vehicle storage locations, or depots, reduces unnecessary improvement solutions that ultimately Ernesto Garcia Bridget Buchanan SPONSOR travel. This makes it faster for the employees to begin their work at the start of the day. increase efficiency in Crowley’s scheduling City of Tallahassee Ciara Orsi The transportation plan creates standards for the waste management employees and process. The results are less late voyages and shows which disposal sites are fastest to reach from each city zone. Together, these tactics a more accurate schedule. With the added SPONSOR create a process improvement implementation plan. efficiency, this helps Crowley save money Crowley Maritime Corporation and time. All of these factors lead to more production for Crowley Maritime as a company. 405: Sepsis Protocol Improvement

Sepsis is a fast-acting and extremely dangerous illness with the highest mortality rate of any condition at Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH). The current mortality rate 407: Tooling Kitting Process for sepsis patients at TMH is about 16 percent. The national benchmark for sepsis patient mortality is only 12.3 percent. Manufacturing efficiency is crucial to meet demand and Led by the TMH Lean Services department, our team is eliminate waste. Our project reduces the waste of time that working to improve the detection rate of sepsis. occurs from not having the right machining tools at the Our project focuses on sepsis patients who enter the right time. We are developing and implementing a tooling hospital through the Bixler Emergency Department (ED). kitting process that ensures that the TECT Power facility Every hour that a patient with sepsis is not treated, their has the correct number of tools to machine jet engine mortality rate increases by 8 percent. This increase proves that blades. This kitting process is applied to the company’s the early detection of sepsis is necessary to treat sepsis patients. Rolls-Royce assembly line. There are five machines in this Using nationally accepted sepsis criteria measurements, there are three ways that a TEAM MEMBERS (L to R) line, and we are making one tool kit for each machine. We patient can be flagged as septic. There are two flagging systems through the hospital’s Makaela Tippins, IME are also designing a cart prototype to transport each kit Steven Foster, IME throughout the day. computer system that respond to patient vitals and blood work results. The third flag goes Corey Krueger, IME off when the registered nurse (RN) flags a patient as septic during initial observations. Vania Lee, IME By evaluating TECT Power’s data regarding tool life, we TEAM MEMBERS (L to R) Nurses flag a patient with abnormal vitals, physical appearance, and/or mental status. are creating a tool calculator in Excel. The calculator shows the number of tools the Maryna Sherstobitova, IME ADVISORS company needs to order each week. This number will change when manipulating Joshua Birdsall, IME Although the RN flag is not the most reliable, it does demonstrate the best average Roberto Barrera, IME Beth Gray, M.S., P.E. the product demand cell in the Excel file. Based on the average demand of 100 detection time of 16 minutes. This is 2.5 hours quicker than the computer programmed Lynn Brickler Kevin Martinez, IME alerts. Logan Van Wagenen engine blades per week, kit 1 holds a total of 62 tools, kit 2 holds 30 tools, kit 3 Our team is using hospital-supplied data and observing the RNs at the TMH ED holds 109 tools, kit 4 holds 72 tools, and kit 5 holds just 10 tools. Each tool kit can ADVISORS Beth Gray, M.S., P.E. while they evaluate patients. We recommend taking all the needed patient vitals for sepsis SPONSOR be checked out and returned by employees at each shift from the tool storage. The Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare Heather Broadway and improving the computer system. We are also working to show the lead physicians at benefits of this project include reduced worker and machine downtime, as well as the hospital that these changes to the current process are needed. This project is the first increased efficiency on the factory floor. The kitting process also applies to TECT SPONSOR part of TMH’s overall goal to lower the sepsis mortality rate. Power’s other assembly lines. Tect Power

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Relative Prosthetic Pressure at Five Sensor Locations 409: Right-Of-Way Mowing (High Voltage Indicates Low Pressure) Operations

Tallahassee is known for its greenery. It is a city where green areas run along most roads. The City of Tallahassee Community Beautification and Waste Management Department maintains the public landscape. The strip of land along the road is called the right-of- way (ROW). This area is considered city property even in neighborhoods or business areas. This is because cities use it as an important part of infrastructure. The grass in the ROW is mowed regularly in case of emergencies where vehicles need to pull over safely. Right now, the city is responsible for the mowing of all ROW, including in private areas like neighborhoods. For this project, our team is studying how a city rule making mowing the ROW in private areas the responsibility of TEAM MEMBERS (L to R) the home or business owners would impact the department. Most people mow this area Adriana Serrano, IME Bryan Anderson, IME with their regular lawn mowing. If the department does not have to mow these areas, Samuel Hernandez, IME it can provide better services for Tallahassee residents. Some possible benefits are more landscape projects, better public road maintenance and reduced operating cost. ADVISORS Right now, Tallahassee is the only city without these rules. Our team is comparing Beth Gray, M.S., P.E. Reginald C. Ofuani the city ordinances of 11 Florida cities with the City of Tallahassee to find how other Cris Revell cities use the rules Tallahassee is considering. We also researched the potential cost decrease from the changes, as well as potential operating improvements. This project SPONSOR may lead to more work on the landscaping side of the department in the future. City of Tallahassee 410: Pressure Data Mapping for Prosthetics

The current process for fitting amputees with a prosthetic is lengthy and standard. The entire process can take up to one year and starts with getting fitted for a test socket after recovery from surgery. While using this test socket for a few months, the patient gives continuous feedback to the doctor for adjustments to be made. Throughout this process an amputee endures tremendous amounts of pain and skin irritation. Currently, adjustments are made based on the feedback received from the patient. For example, where they are feeling pain or where the socket is uncomfortable. Our project places sensors within a prosthetic socket to collect pressure data at different locations for varying TEAM MEMBERS (L to R) angles of the prosthetic. Following data collection, we place foam in areas within the Angelo Marrone, IME socket where the sensors detect high pressure. Alexis Riley, IME Our design uses a special type of foam called auxetic foam. One of the key features Avery McCulloh, IME Eduardo Oliveira, IME of auxetic foam is its ability to laterally expand when under tension. This unique trait allows the auxetic foam to have excellent energy absorption ability. This assists in ADVISOR reducing the amount of pressure we are seeing in areas around the prosthetic. Hui Wang, Ph.D. The main focus of our project is to help provide a data-driven recommendation SPONSOR system for doctors to predict where high-pressure point areas will be in a socket. High-Performance Materials Institute Following that analysis, doctors can use the auxetic foam to help ease the pressure. Physicians can use this data along with additional resources to adjust the prosthetic and provide their patients with more efficient care.

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411: Robotics in Manufacturing

Robots are changing the world of manufacturing on a global scale with increased speed, output and efficiency. With help from the High- Performance Materials Institute and our sponsors, Dr. Wang and Dr. Liang, our team is working with a FANUC m-1iA Delta Series Robot. The FAMU-FSU College of Engineering had this robot, but it was not set up. The goal is to show how this robot improves production in manufacturing. We achieve this through setting up the robot and assembling a protective case. We are creating a range of production setups and programming the robot to perform these scenarios. These include programming the robot arm to pick up and place objects through both linear and circular motions. For example, the robot picks up a phone and flips it over to a different nearby location. Why is it important to have a robot like this for students to use? Our project provides a vital tool that shows how the industry is evolving. It serves as a model for students to gain knowledge of manufacturing processes and automation concepts. Students can learn more about all of the various obstacles facing robotics in production. Some of the long-term issues with our project are error fixing and proper training to increase the robot’s functions. After completing this project, it is key to have a trained person operate, maintain, and teach students how to safely handle the robot. Proper training and maintenance ensures successful use of the FANUC m-1iA Delta Series robot for years to come.

TEAM MEMBERS (L to R) Mario Aquino, IME Samuel Silvera, IME Jorge Lopez, IME Marcela Dominguez, IME

ADVISOR Hui Wang, Ph.D.

SPONSOR High-Performance Materials Institute

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512: Temperature-Sensitive Medication Storage During Natural Disasters

The damage from natural disasters, such as hurricanes, can Senior impact lives long after the storm has passed. Families rebuilding Design after a storm should not need to worry about having their Mechanical lifesaving medication. Medical organizations have found the lack of refrigeration to keep insulin, and other medicine, cool as a leading cause of death following hurricanes. Therefore, we developed a cooling system for these medications without grid power. To keep these medications usable, they need to be between 2°C - 8°C according to their storage instructions. An everyday cooler can meet this range, but only for a few hours without an added cooling source. A generator or extremely large battery could power a refrigerator but would not be practical for the public. Thus, because of the lack of a grid power, using the least power is just as crucial as cooling. With this in mind, we found that a thermoelectric unit (TEC) is the best way to keep the internal temperature of the cooler in the goal range. A mix of batteries and solar energy powers our TEC. This will keep the medicine in range until power returns. After trying many ideas, our final design uses a simple cooler body with an attached TEC unit, added insulation, and three airtight locking drawers. These drawers both protect and contain each vial separately within the cooler. Our design gives the user peace of mind in times of a natural disaster. It not only spares users the cost of replacing medicine, but also prevents medical emergencies, and save lives.

Senior Design Team 512 meets with Tom Derzypolski, the TEAM MEMBERS (L to R) ADVISOR father and local businessman Timothy Willms, ME Ali Yousuf, Ph.D. who pitched the need for Matthew Israel, ME safe medication storage after Jesse Arrington, ME SPONSOR Hurricane Michael in 2018. Tyler White, ME FAMU-FSU Engineering Christian Torpey, ME

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501: Powder Recovery for Metal Additive Manufacturing 503: Psyche Mission - Cobalt Class Robotic Explorer for Hypothesized The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) at Eglin Air Surfaces Force Base uses a metal 3D printer to make parts. This printer uses a laser to fuse metal powder together to form The NASA Psyche mission is a journey to study a metal desired shapes. This leaves some unfused metal powder asteroid named 16 Psyche. This asteroid is found in the trapped inside cavities in the part. Any remaining asteroid belt and is believed to be the exposed core of a powder is waste because of contamination after the part planet. Scientists are studying 16 Psyche to learn more is taken out of the printer. The lab is tasking us with about Earth’s core because Earth’s core is too hot to reach. creating a device to help remove the unfused powder A robotic explorer that can examine the surface of 16 from the part. This recovered powder should be captured Psyche is important for collecting data and making new and stored for reuse. discoveries. The goal of this project is to design and build Knowing how to best handle metal powder is key a robot capable of traveling across the hypothesized metal to this project’s success. The metal powder at AFRL has terrain of the asteroid. TEAM MEMBERS (L to R) individual pieces that are about 10 times smaller than the thickness of a standard TEAM MEMBERS (L to R) Devon Foster, ME Arlan Ohrt, ME The robot has four legs with wheels at the end of each leg. Legs allow the robot Justin Larson, ME piece of paper. The powder particles easily catch on the surface and corners of Noah Tipton, ME to jump long distances in the low gravity of the asteroid. Wheels provide a precise Sadzid Pajevic, ME the printed part. The powder must always be isolated because of safety concerns. Vincent Giannetti, ME way of maneuvering short distances. Each of the four legs and wheels operate Alexander J.Legere, ME Airborne powder can catch on fire and is dangerous to inhale. Joshua Dorfman, ME independently for adaptable movement across the surface of the asteroid. An internal Chris Lopes, ME Our system vibrates the part upside-down to remove powder. This powder falls Kevin Richter, ME gear train is found in each leg and moves the foot along a linear path. The motion of ADVISOR and is funneled into a storage container. To account for the dangers of small metal ADVISOR this mechanism allows for strong jumping and spring-like stabilization. This linear Jonathan Clark, Ph.D. powder, our vibrating system is placed inside a sand blasting cabinet. These cabinets Simone Hruda, Ph.D. leg motion also allows the robot to recover if it is tipped over. Overall, the design of already meet AFRL’s safety standards. The designed system proves to be effective in this robot introduces a unique concept for space exploration. SPONSOR recovering additional powder. SPONSOR Arizona State University Air Force Research Laboratory

502: Retractable Storage Rack for Inert Atmosphere Glove Box 504: Dual-Shell Football Helmet An inert atmosphere glove box is a box filled with argon gas that has a very low oxygen and water content. This specialized In recent years, there have been many studies published on the brain atmosphere is needed to work with materials that react with effects of playing football. A 2019 study by the Chronic Traumatic oxygen and water vapor. The person using the glove box puts their Encephalopathy (CTE) Center at Boston University found that 223 of hands and arms in the glove that are attached to the glove box. 266 brains, or 84%, it looked at had some form of CTE. This is a disease Everything the person needs to do experiments in the glove box of the brain that can affect a person’s ability to think clearly. CTE can has to be stored in the glove box, so storage space is at a premium. also cause depression and has even led some former players to take their The equipment that is commonly present in a glove box includes own lives. balances, hand tools, jars of chemical, mortars and pestles, and In response to these studies, the National Football League has put an even welding units. emphasis on player safety. Introducing new rules and investing money In current glove boxes, the only storage racks are stationary into developing equipment that will better protect the players. In 2014 shelves on the back of the unit. Storage space is an issue for our sponsor, Bret Berry, set out to create a dual-shell helmet that would users because the gloves have a short reach, and cannot reach lessen the angular acceleration from a blow to the side of the head. These everywhere in the glove box. Even portions of the existing shelves TEAM MEMBERS (L to R) types of hits are the primary cause of CTE. Starting off with determining Evan Ryan, ME are out of reach. The space in the back corners of the glove box are currently unusable for TEAM MEMBERS (L to R) the dampening material to be used in between the two shells, the team will aim to Jacqueline Matthews, ME storage. Our team’s project was to create as much usable storage space inside a glove box as Benjamin Meiselman, ME Michael Rodino, ME test the design to prove its effectiveness. possible without interfering with the space needed for the experiments. Bryce Starr, ME Testing procedures for helmets all go through an organization known as the ADVISOR Talks with experienced users guided our design. We came up with a sliding rack that ADVISOR National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE). Eric Hellstrom, Ph.D. attaches to the top of the glove box and has multiple levels of rotatable shelves hung William Oates, Ph.D., P.E. NOCSAE grades a helmet’s effectiveness against other helmets already in market. underneath it. It is best described as an inverted lazy Susan on a track. Its rest position is SPONSOR With no access to the high-level equipment that NOCSAE uses to test their helmets, in a back corner of the glove box out of the way of the experiments. If the person needs SPONSOR Applied Superconductivity Center the challenge for our team will come in the form of creating a testing mechanism to get something off or put something on the lazy Susan, they slide it forward from the Bret Berry that will mimic the pneumatic ram used in official testing. Testing our helmet against corner to the front of the glove box where it is in easy reach. They can rotate the lazy others in the market will give us a true measure of how successful our design is in susan 360˚ to access the shelf space they need. After use, the person slides it to the back increasing player safety. corner until it is needed again. This extra storage creates a cleaner more organized glove box that may even increase the valuable space for experiments in the glove box.

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505: Pop-Up Classroom 506: MeWee Table Every year a new undergraduate class arrives at college campuses filled with enthusiasm to collaborate and Picture yourself arriving at the school library to do work only learn with fellow faculty, professors and other students. to find there seems to be no open seats at most tables. In reality, Technology has defined the way people interact with the these tables still have available seats. To solve this problem, world. Different technologies are used to communicate, Campus Reimagined is sponsoring the MeWee Table which will facilitate learning, and display ideas to any given audience enable use of all available spaces. To implement our design, we on a daily basis. Campus Reimagined wants to create a are prototyping our computer model by 3D printing the parts new college experience that meets these new technological for a rough assembly. We are also buying parts, building and expectations. The Pop-Up Classroom will be able to testing our table so our final model is ready for its showcase. combine the typical benefits of a normal classroom with a The MeWee table has four independent whiteboard nomadic, collaborative environment. dividers, four power sources, and group or individual The project’s goal is to create an educational experience workspace. The tabletop shape provides plenty of working area and places individuals a reasonable distance from each other. that is adaptable and easily transportable. The Pop-Up TEAM MEMBERS (L to R) Alec Ellis, ME The table’s whiteboard dividers and power sources were added to improve quality of the TEAM MEMBERS (L to R) classroom’s primary features were determined by a diverse Daziyah Sullivan, ME consumer population survey. The final product has the ability to replace the current Kyle Innis, ME work environment. The dividers keep an individual isolated and are a solution to visual Michael Johnson, ME classroom experience for an engaging outdoor classroom experience. Specifically, the Lauren Smith, ME and sound disturbances in libraries. This was proven important by a Gensler research Yadid James, ME Anthony Muniz, ME study about libraries. The table’s ability to collapse makes it easier to relocate. Each leg design’s goals are to inspire collaboration and offer classroom mobility. Additionally, Rieley O’Brien, ME Kyle Jackey, ECE of the table locks 90 degrees apart for ease of setup and equal space. It is important that Jean P Roquebert, ECE the design considers the device’s outdoor use so it is weather resistant. Also, for Valeria Bernal, ECE the sake of classroom teaching materials, the design includes storage for these. The ADVISOR students or library workers can set up the table in an easy and effective manner. Use of product can be used at any time and at any place to work with others and learn as a Patrick Hollis, Ph.D. the table’s dividers creates four individual spaces and provides extra writing or drawing ADVISOR group. space. The dividers will separate each section when people approach the table for work. Shayne McConomy, Ph.D. SPONSOR The overall product includes an online platform to fit the on-the-go nature Campus Reimagined When students want to work in a group, the dividers can push down into the legs. With SPONSOR of modern schedules. Here, users are prompted to select a time and location to the dividers down, the table provides a large area for seamless collaboration. These tables Campus Reimagined book the Pop-Up Classroom. Then, users can send meeting invitations via email create a more user-friendly experience for all students. to fellow students and faculty from the website. Upon arrival, the user can wirelessly connect their devices to the Pop-Up Classroom for audiovisual displays. 507: Cummins Drone Delivery The design process led us to multiple opportunities to reach the project’s goal. The tires and suspension used in the design give an Flying drones is a relatively new method for all-around smooth ride. Users will not be at a disadvantage being transporting packages. Companies have created outdoors because the device provides shade and rain protection. successful drone delivery systems with strict The Bluetooth® connectivity offered provides connection limits on the shape and size of packages they advantages for the user. In brief, this project is the solution to can deliver. This project will focus on further offering a comfortable, collaborative, and nomadic space for automating drone delivery for packages of any type of group work. various shapes and sizes. Cummins asked for a drone delivery system that completes the delivery of a 15-lb package without a human. Because self-flying drones exist, the team narrowed the project’s focus to automatic loading and unloading. The goal is to build an attachable mechanism on a bought drone that identifies, measures, and weighs a package. If the correct package is TEAM MEMBERS (L to R) Jonathan Colvin, ME confirmed and deemed safe for flight, the delivery continues. If marked as unsafe, it Stephan Garcia, ME recognizes the problem and sends a notification to the user. The drone’s objective is to Nick Fair, ME complete two deliveries within one battery lifetime. Evan Vancanage, ECE We produced two final models, a small-scale mechanism which attaches to Hamza Alawi, ECE Kory Talley, ECE a drone that can fly with a 5-lb package, and a model scaled up to carry a 15-lb package, but not mounted to a drone. The design features a flat plate and picker ADVISOR upper with different sensors that execute the project goals. For loading, the picker Camilo Ordonez, Ph.D. upper clamps and lifts the front edge of the package, allowing for the flat plate to SPONSOR slide underneath it. Both features support the package during flight and work in Cummins, Inc. reverse for unloading. Finally, the mechanism is collapsed when not being used.

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508: Structural and Thermal 510: Climatic Camera Management of an Automotive Battery Danfoss Turbocor specializes in making HVAC compressors. Battery powered cars are growing in demand, in both racing The electronic parts of the compressors are tested in an technology and commercial use, increasing the utilization and environmental test chamber, with extreme temperatures safety concern of high-powered lithium ion batteries. Hybrid that range from -40°C to 160°C. The design of the chamber vehicles are powered through both traditional combustion makes it difficult to see the parts inside during testing. In engines and battery packs, reducing the total amount of fuel order to achieve better failure detection, our team designed an needed by the car. However, with the battery providing enough enclosure for a camera that is placed inside the chamber. power to compensate for the reduction in engine use, there Tests inside the chamber can last up to 80 days, so basic is in turn a large generation of power within the battery. The insulation alone is not enough. Typical cameras work between power created by the battery is naturally converted into heat, 0°C to 45°C. To meet desired temperatures, we are using causing concerns for the high temperatures that can generate basic insulation and constant air exchange to help regulate the within the system. Without proper cooling, the batteries risk temperature inside the camera enclosure. Constant airflow TEAM MEMBERS (L to R) thermal runaway, in which the temperature increase causes a reaction in the batteries through the enclosure removes and adds heat as needed, Mark Hibyan, ME leading to destructive results, such as fires or explosions. With this in mind, safety is the keeping the camera operational. Skyler Heft, ME TEAM MEMBERS (L to R) The camera records videos of the parts and stores them for Taylor Bethmann, ME main motive for the project. Diego Gonzalez, ME Kaleb Sands, ME The goal of this project is to improve the structural and thermal management of Nash Bonaventura, ME later use. Camera view angles are adjustable for specific tests. Austin Robertson, ME a hybrid car battery. In doing so, the improved battery will increase the safety for the Bryce Shumaker, ME With our design, Danfoss employees can determine when and user. The structural side of the project focuses on protecting the battery from crashes. how the parts failed. ADVISOR ADVISOR Ali Yousuf, Ph.D. The thermal side of the project focuses on cooling the battery using extended fins as Kourosh Shoele, Ph.D. heat sinks. Other design considerations, such as component placement and material SPONSOR selection, are used as well. The battery is tested and validated to ensure the effectiveness SPONSOR Cummins, Inc. of the design and safety of the user. Ultimately, this project acts to advance the safety Danfoss Turbocorp and use of hybrid vehicle batteries.

509: Environment-Controlled Test Stand Chamber

An important part of the industry is product 511: FAMU-FSU Parade Float testing, not only to ensure safety but also to improve reliability. Danfoss-Turbocor is a Parades are often a highlight of homecoming and other worldwide maker of industrial compressors. To celebratory events. These events highlight the FAMU ensure the quality of their compressors, Danfoss and FSU school spirit and inspired our sponsors, Murray tests each product under different environmental and Faye Gibson, to involve the FAMU-FSU College conditions in a chamber to ensure that the of Engineering and increase the college’s presence in the product meets standards. community. Creating a testing chamber for Danfoss- Our project goal is to design a parade float that displays Turbocor’s research and development lab helps the engineering school, promotes the profession and captures TEAM MEMBERS (L to R) Dai (Bill) Truong, ME them check whether their products are working correctly. The temperature can be the attention of the parade goers. Presenting engineering in a Meghan Fonda, ME changed from 16° to 55° Celsius, and relative humidity range can also be changed TEAM MEMBERS (L to R) complex yet whimsical way accomplishes this. The float focuses on a triple pendulum Michael Stoddard, ME in the chamber. These values are reached within thirty minutes and the tests of the Brianna Gann, ME controlled by electrical and mechanical systems. Objects in motion are gear-shaped Donald Laughlin, ME Christian Kinlaw, ME compressor can range from a few hours to several days. The design of the chamber is Danielle Carr, ME displays that give the illusion of a working gearbox. This system moves even when the ADVISOR made of clear walls with a direct view of the compressor. A new lid design also allows Tarick Walcott, ME parade traffic is at a stop. Other objects showing each type of engineering are placed Dorr Campbell, Ph.D. for easier placing of the compressor in the chamber. in the remaining space on the float. Our float aims to engage audiences of all ages to ADVISOR show the fun of engineering. It will promote our college spirit and accomplishments. Keith Larson SPONSOR The parade float is intended for use in the 2020 homecoming parades of both Danfoss Turbocorp SPONSOR universities and for future community parades. Dean’s Office

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514: Human Exploration Rover Challenge

Our team developed a human powered rover that can compete in the 2020 NASA Human Exploration Rover Challenge course. The rover can maneuver around obstacles while the drivers complete tasks needed for the challenge course mission. The rover can travel on various ground types that are similar to the Martian surface. The human powered rover eliminates the need for engines or battery packs and instead converts pedaling power into energy for propulsion. By eliminating the need to send fuel or more hardware except for what is needed for the mission, the

TEAM MEMBERS (L to R) overall weight of a rocket at launch is less. Our Lazaro Rodriguez, ME team is also developing unique wheels to improve on the traditional design giving the Tavares Butler, ME rover better stability in foreign environments. Phillip Dimacali, ME The mission also requires carrying related tools to perform experiments and data Jessica Meeker, ME Jerald Yee, ME collection. These tools will carry out an assortment of mission critical tasks such as several sample collections and general use of the tools. Our team is producing a ADVISOR capable and reliable rover that provides a solution to short-range ground travel on Keith Larson distant planets. This solution provides a rover that safely transports both people and SPONSOR the needed equipment to various locations on these planets. From the design of the Florida Space Grant Consortium wheels to the chassis layout the entire rover is being built and designed to ensure its 513: SAE Aero Design Competition successful completion int the 2020 challenge course.

Each year the Society of Automotive Engineers hosts the Aero Design contest to challenge college students with building a radio controlled airplane. In 2020, teams must build an airplane that can carry large heavy cargo and takeoff within 100 feet. Most radio controlled airplanes in this competition use balsa wood, foam, and glue as the main construction materials. Our airplane is made using 3D printed plastic. Hobbyists consider 3D plastic to be a heavy construction material. We use an alternative plastic that decreases the overall weight by nearly half versus TEAM MEMBERS (L to R) traditional plastics. For competition, our airplane carries a size five soccer ball of nine Zachary Silver, ME David Litter, ME inch diameter and one pound of cargo. A custom swinging hatch on the nose of the Leah Evans, ME airplane allows for front-loading of the cargo. The design features a 6-foot wing with Nestor Aguirre, ME a 3D printed internal support and external skin. With a total weight of 15 pounds Martina Kvitkovicova, ECE our airplane will take off in roughly 60 feet. Hebert Lopez, ECE Using 3D printing as the main construction tool challenged us to create a radio ADVISOR controlled airplane that is competitive against conventional ones. An innovative Chiang Shih, Ph.D. feature of our airplane are the modular pieces that do not require glue for assembly. While assembly is quicker with modular pieces, the design and production process is SPONSOR Florida Space Grant Consortium longer and more challenging. The designer must think nontraditionally to create 3D printed pieces by considering the size and orientation of the part. Printing a modular piece can take several days depending on the size of the part. Despite the added challenge, our team successfully created a unique airplane with a method normally used for prototyping. We expect our airplane will highlight the techniques and benefits of 3D printing and inspire others to take on the challenge.

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515: Deployable Station Structure 517: Science Sample for Reconfigurable Trainer Retrieval

Our project is to improve Lockheed Martin’s Advanced With the discovery of flowing water on the Gunnery Training System tabletop module, which is a table- Martian surface, the existence of past or mounted base for the simulator. Their current design does present life on Mars appears more likely than not have a reliable place to be set up without having the user previously thought. However, bringing rocks supply their own materials. While it works well with some from Mars to Earth in order to study them tables and chairs, flimsy tables cause it to rock back and is expensive. NASA wants to effectively use forth a lot during use. Our design provides a rigid, adjustable resources, such as fuel and storage, by only table and chair that allows convenient, consistent use of the transporting promising rock samples back to tabletop module. It also folds up into two portable carrying Earth. To help with this problem, we designed cases for transport and storage. Our aim during the design a robotic arm for a future Mars Rover as a way process was to create a stable and easy to use product. To to perform an initial study of Martian rocks make sure our design did what we set out to do, it was tested while they are still on the planet. TEAM MEMBERS (L to R) using computer software and a final model was built. The primary focus of our project is the Jarrod Darrow, ME Christian Gonzalez, ME end-effector (the hand of the arm). This part Kemuel Nelson, ME TEAM MEMBERS (L to R) of the arm picks up rocks to expose them to sensors on the rover. The fingers of the Ryan Irwin, ME Victor Prado, ME end-effector are versatile and provide gripping and rotation of samples. The end- Ryan Dingman, ME effector will expose the entire surface of the rocks to the sensors by rotating it about ADVISOR Joshua Jones, ME Patrick Hollis, Ph.D. Matthew Schrold, ME two pairs of perpendicular fingers. This allows the scientists to examine any point on Kalin Burnside, ECE the sample with the sensors. The sensors collect data to determine whether the rocks SPONSOR Justin Bomwell, ECE are likely to contain evidence of life. The robotic arm discards unfavorable samples Lockheed Martin ADVISOR back to the Martian surface before moving on to other rocks. Rock samples deemed Camilio Ordonez, Ph.D. acceptable by the sensors are moved into storage to be returned to Earth in future missions. 516: LSS Assembly Tool SPONSOR NASA Marshall Space Flight Center NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center sponsored our team to construct a mobility tool that transports technology from the Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) landers to a desired location on the lunar surface. Lunar bases will be a necessary requirement for long-term missions on the moon. Equipment will need to be transported from landing sites that are far away from the central lunar base. Distance between landing sites and the base are necessary because projectiles are created from unsettled lunar rocks and dust as landers descend to the surface. Due to the difficulties associated with landing on the moon, equipment must be useable throughout TEAM MEMBERS (L to R) multiple missions and withstand the moon’s extreme temperature differences, surface Hannah Rodgers, ME dust, and lack of atmosphere. Jacob Hackett, ME The final design of the mobility tool uses a titanium body, double A-arm Noah Lang, ME Caleb Jansen, ECE suspension system, aluminum mesh wheels, and a 6 degree of freedom robotic arm. Kyle A Nulty, ECE The robotic arm, which is mounted to the mobility tool’s base, locates and securely grabs a payload from the various mounting points on a lander. The maximum mass ADVISOR of an individual payload is 300 kilograms. The mobility tool can cross 1.5 kilometers Christian Hubicki, Ph.D. on the lunar surface to a specific place of interest, such as a NASA base, to unload SPONSOR the payload. This includes travelling up a 15-degree incline over approximately 31 NASA Marshall Space Flight Center meters. The design is shown to work through a computer simulated model, which will require the mobility tool to travel over a set distance to secure the payload and then unload it after returning to the base. The simulation results give the critical dimensions needed to fabricate a small-scale prototype, which acts as physical proof of the mobility tool’s rover component and arm design. The final products are the full-scale assembled simulation and a scaled prototype.

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518: Lightweight UAV 520: Assembly Line Trainer

As drones become popular in government and civilian Tallahassee Community College (TCC) Advanced use, users want better abilities out of an equal scale Manufacturing Training Center students attend courses to aircraft. Government uses include surveillance, aerial learn to solve manufacturing plant issues. A common unit defense and moving goods. Civilian uses include in these plants is an assembly line. Students in the advanced surveying livestock, preserving crops and hobbyist manufacturing courses benefit from hands on exposure to enjoyment. Decreasing the weight of a drone while prepare them for future jobs. Our team must deliver a small- keeping the same performance allows companies to scale conveyor-based assembly line that sorts objects and increase performance without scaling the size of the provide 10 unique lab projects for TCC students to work on. aircraft. The course teacher guides the students in the right path based In the future, these airplanes can have increased on the lesson plans. flight time and payload. A lighter plane lessens the The assembly line consists of two conveyor belts. Sensors, demands of individual parts and a lower weight TEAM MEMBERS (L to R) sorting arms, and a programmable logic controller are the demands a smaller lift force to achieve flight and Justin Law, ME other parts. Objects the assembly line sorts are plastic or aluminum cubes. The cubes lower thrust to stay in flight. A decrease of lift and thrust allows businesses room to TEAM MEMBERS (L to R) Damira Solms, ME are different sizes. Cube size and material decide how the unit sorts the objects. Nicholas Salerno, ME later increase performance or payload. Brenden Richman, ME The brain of the unit is a programmable logic controller. The controller reads in Clayton Cooley, ME Robert D. Smith, ECE For our project, we decreased the weight of the Believer 1960mm, a fixed-wing Taylor Jacobs, ME Ryan Dodson, ECE the sensor data and decides how to sort the cubes. The sensors control when the drone that represents a scaled-down modern plane, such as the Cirrus Vision Jet G2. Brian Thervil, ECE guide arm moves. A course book that lists lesson plans for the five hardware and We used explorative design instead of a lighter-weight material to decrease the weight Zachary V. Noay, ECE ADVISOR five software errors goes along with the assembly line unit. This includes real world Carl Moore, Ph.D of our model. First, we used Fusion 360 CAD software to model the Believer and assembly line problems such as blown fuses or bad sensors. The issues could ruin the ADVISOR its parts. Then, we used explorative design to remove material from the body without Rajan Kumar, Ph.D. SPONSOR productivity of a plant if no one addresses the issue quickly. changing strength. We chose electric parts to match the new body of the aircraft. This Tallahassee Community College Students become more comfortable with the problems they face in class as they entails choosing a lighter battery and motors with suitable performance needs. Body SPONSOR progress through the course. The idea is that troubleshooting skills help students get and electric items go through these steps again to further reduce weight through for Northrop Grumman Corporation jobs which is the goal of the training program. If students see the errors firsthand the best result. Ultimately, we were able to decrease the weight of a commercially- instead of just reading about them it is more memorable. Overall, the assembly line available drone. trainer serves to provide a learning aid to teach students to troubleshoot common programmable logic controller issues.

519: Composite Air Frame Life Extension 521: Demand Reduction for The goal of this project is to introduce a composite material that can replace aluminum airframe beams in military aircraft. FSU Central Utility Plant The project sponsor, Northrop Grumman, is exploring ways to reduce the cost of incorporating composites. Carbon fiber Our team’s assignment is to lower the cost of using reinforced polymer is extremely strong and lightweight, but it energy at Florida State University (FSU). Heating, is currently very expensive. The team used recycled material to ventilation, and cooling systems account for more mitigate the high cost of carbon fiber. than 60% of the total energy use. The team designed three carbon fiber beams with the same Our objective is to decrease the energy cost of strength as a currently used aluminum beam. The first beam the FSU Central Utility Plant by at least 15% and uses T300 plain weave carbon fiber; it is the lightest and most provide solutions that will benefit the campus. We TEAM MEMBERS (L to R) expensive. The second beam uses recycled carbon fiber; it is the compared a variety of ideas such as large battery Stefan Spiric, ME TEAM MEMBERS (L to R) packs, replacing lightbulbs and incentive programs. Christopher Ryan, ME heaviest and cheapest. The third beam is a mixture of T300 and recycled; the optimal Alec Schoengrund, ME The ideas were judged based on the initial investment and savings for FSU. Other Cecil Evers, ME proportions were found by comparing the cost and weight of the T300 and recycled Edgardo Cordero, ME Gabrielle Mohrfeld, ME beams. Each beam uses epoxy resin because it is the cheapest material that meets the factors such as a good looking design and disturbing regular activities on campus Keaton Zargham, ECE were considered. strength requirements. Juan Villalobos Flores, ECE ADVISOR Steven Decker, IME The team found that the solution that would save the most money is the chilled Lance Cooley, Ph.D. The beams must provide strength in all operational conditions, such as high temperature, low temperature, vibration, thermal shock, humidity, and salt atmosphere. Mira Meyers, IME water tank. Adding the tank would decrease the peak demand by allowing some of the SPONSOR The team designed and performed a series of tests to validate that the beams are suitable chillers to be run at night when it is cheaper to use energy. The cost to build this tank ADVISOR Northrop Grumman Corporation is around $6.5 million. The estimated savings are at least $400,000 a year. This gives a for use in these conditions. The outcome of this project is a method to select, test, and Juan Ordonez, Ph.D validate composites for use as an airframe component. return on investment between 10-20 years. The tanks have a lifetime of over 50 years. SPONSOR Also, they maintain their efficiency unlike other energy storage methods. Since the life Trane of the tank is longer than the return on investment, this solution is viable.

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522: Tactile Virtual Camera Controller for Film Production 523: Device to Help Stop As films use more virtual space within their Human Trafficking movies, filmmakers asked for an advanced controller to help them with production. The objective of this project is to help stop Virtual production has become a prominent human trafficking with technology and the process for many films as technology use of our engineering knowledge. Human progresses. This encourages filmmakers to trafficking is forcing a person to perform an adapt to the new digital age. act of labor against their will—also known Our project is creating a tactile camera as modern slavery. This industry is worth controller for film production. The project $150 billion and devastates victims across includes both software and hardware the world. For the purpose of our project, we component goals. The software goal is to are focusing on helping victims in Florida. design a user interface that helps filmmakers Traffickers often move and sell their victims TEAM MEMBERS (L to R) navigate the virtual world they are working in. For hardware, the goal is to create a TEAM MEMBERS (L to R) in major Florida cities such as Tallahassee, Tampa, Orlando, Miami and Jacksonville. The Weston Dudley, ME physical controller that allows the user to control the virtual space and gives a familiar Alina Montoto, ME Kayla Miller, ME Melanie Munroe, ME aggressors violate, abuse and may kill their victims. Something must change to rescue feel of a regular camera. Daniella Turbessi, ECE Abraham Barron, ME these victims from a lifetime of slavery. Kyle A. Suarez, ECE On the software side, Unreal Engine 4 (UE4) is used. UE4 is a software used Oswaldo Machado, ECE Our design allows for young adults being trafficked or abused to alert the police and Keishon Smith, ECE to create video games. Film-makers can use UE4 to create virtual spaces in which Mafuor Tanji, ECE get help. Apart from rescuing lives, this project intends to spread awareness about human actors play out a scene. The physical controller uses virtual production plug-ins, in D’Angelo Senat, IME ADVISOR trafficking in Florida’s panhandle to inform the public of the severity of this issue. connection with an iPad Pro, to allow the user to move through the virtual space. Shayne McConomy, Ph.D. ADVISOR This design has two distinct units that work to identify and rescue victims. A hidden The iPad Pro is used to send data to a computer running UE4, allowing film-makers Shayne McConomy, Ph.D. vending machine allows victims to alert the police discreetly when in danger. The vending SPONSOR to interact while filming a scene using improved camera function in UE4’s virtual machine takes the consent of the victim by having them use a fingerprint scanner to FSU Film School production plug-in. SPONSOR FAMU-FSU Engineering start the machine. Once the device has been activated, a disguised GPS tracker will be The physical controller consists of different switches and buttons that will dispensed, and the police will be alerted. be used to move around in the virtual space. Our final design was a result of The second part of our project is a digital poster with a camera to aid in identifying ESD rapid prototyping side panels with different layouts. These panels were made ESD the user. This camera uses artificial intelligence to recognize the face of the user. using 3D printed models. Both sides are integrated using a microcontroller. This Fingerprinting and facial recognition work together to build the profile of the user. This microcontroller is connected to each individual feature on the physical controller and Entrepreneurial profile includes information about the date, time, and name of the user. This project aims Senior Design then connected to UE4 through the iPad Pro. Entrepreneurial Senior Design to rescue trafficking and abuse victims from a lifetime of human trafficking.

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524: A/C Preference Trouble Shooting Device

In buildings where air-conditioning is located in a shared space, it can prove difficult to please everyone with one temperature. Currently, there is no solution to this problem with modern-day air-conditioning systems. The goal of our project is an improvement to the current centralized air-conditioning plans. No massive changes to the present system are being made. Modifications to individual rooms will be made by installing the device on the air vent. This custom-made solution SD Team 523 members worked separately during provides maximal comfort with minimal social distancing measures to finish their project. input. The simple machine allows people to control the airflow entering their room by TEAM MEMBERS (L to R) Melanie Munroe 3D printed materials from her home Woodley Fevrius, ME Senior Design students scramble and Abraham Barron applied for patent funding while using an air blocker to vary the amount of cold or hot air entering the given space. By practicing remote learning. providing the customer with their own control on the temperature of the room, there is John Bradshaw, ME Edine Landoure, ME to adapt to COVID-19 challenges no longer a need for a group thermostat. Curtis Rahman, ECE The current module is sized for a standard 2-foot by 2-foot air blocker that a normal Manuel Urbina, ECE space already receives air from. Fitting in this space allows for easy installations to Darryl D. Brooks, ECE (not pictured) FAMU-FSU Engineering student said. “I knew there was a lot expected only team member left in Tallahassee happen without changing the entire building layout. The device also has the capacity to Melanie Munroe and her senior design from our team. One of our members and is resolved in seeing this though. ADVISOR team SWAY Aid were working hard even got detained in Colombia, She explained that everyone has a part store user-data over a timespan. The data is used to predict what temperature would be Neda Yaghoobian, Ph.D. best at any specific time. to meet the demands of creating a under quarantine. Our advisor, Dr. to play in making the project work. As the temperature outside changes, personal preference of the temperature inside SPONSOR prototype when the news of COVID-19 McConomy helped us see how to “We are all working on testing will also change. The device tracks these variables and correctly comes up with the FAMU-FSU Engineering hit the nation. The physical doors to the change our goals from building a and validating the software from preferred temperature in the room. The temperature is set as the user walks through the college closed soon after to help control prototype to focusing on the technology home,” Munroe said. “One of our the spread of the virus and Munroe and behind it.” team members has a strong electrical door. The machine uses a hot and cold button for input. Temperature is not displayed ESD to the customer. The system connects to the user automatically as they enter and leave her team suddenly had to adapt to a The prototype the team was building engineering background and he is the space. new way of working together, alone. is a vending machine that dispenses a working specifically with the GPS and “I knew the school was going to disguised GPS tracking device for the fingerprint scanning subsystem.” While solving the many different problems facing current air-conditioning plans Entrepreneurial today, this solution provides a simple answer that many have been waiting for. Senior Design close down before it did,” Munroe said.” victims of human trafficking. Shayne Although Team SWAY Aid had to As a senior, I’ve seen FSU’s response to McConomy teaches Mechanical scale down their original goal, they hurricanes before so I knew they would Engineering at the college and advised hope that they can keep working close down indefinitely due to the virus. the team that supplier relationships on the project after graduation and So, I made sure our team members are often used by top engineering and would like to go forward to seek out took their technology with them before manufacturing companies. a patent for the system they have leaving for spring break.” “When I met with SWAY to designed. D’Angelo Senat from the SWAY Aid team members Abraham discuss the final expectations of their project got enrolled in a Small Business Barron, D’Angelo Senat, Mafuor Tanji, prototype, they were a little defeated Innovation Research and Small Business Oswaldo Machado, Melanie Munroe about not completing the vending Technology Transfer course so that and Alina Montoto are working on a system. I told them to focus on the the team can apply to receive a federal device that fights human trafficking (see merits of their work which is the grant. If they can receive funding from page 55 for their abstract). The device technology,” McConomy said. “The this, the team will strive to sponsor their name is an acronym for (Searching vending machine is something that project for the following school year and Wisely for Adolescents and Youth) and we could buy and implement, but the submit an application for a patent. gives human trafficking victims a way unique application and integrations “Sway, amongst other teams, have to alert authorities of their situation and of GPS, fingerprint scanner and facial struggled with having to work with whereabouts. When the team got the recognition is their merit.” each other remotely, however, I find news of the actual shut down, Munroe By focusing on the technology, this an excellent learning experience,” said she was afraid they would never be the team hopes to be able to showcase McConomy said. “Many corporations able to remotely deliver what they had how the system works. The technology are spread throughout the United States promised for senior design. behind the system involves fingerprint and even globally and working with “I panicked when I heard the scanning, GPS tracking and facial team members in different locations is a school would be shut down,” Munroe recognition software. Munroe is the challenge but a necessity.”

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STEPHEN ARCE, PH.D. BETH GRAY, M.S., P.E. JERRIS HOOKER, PH.D.

SEAN MARTIN, P.E. SHAYNE MCCONOMY, YAW YEBOAH, PH.D. PH.D. Senior Design Sponsors Diversity is in our DNA A big round of applause and thanks to our generous sponsors, who not only provide valuable monetary WE ARE THE ONLY TOP RANKED ENGINEERING SCHOOL IN THE NATION whose undergraduate population reflects resources for these projects, but who also mentor and serve as important stakeholders for each of these projects. Our the ethnic and racial diversity of the U.S., offering our students valuable experiences working in cross-cultural teams. We are also students learn many valuable skills from this process and these mentors, including teamwork, professional engineering proud that our female student population of 27 percent exceeds the national average. principles, client and project management.

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The FAMU-FSU College of Engineering is the joint engineering institution for Florida A&M and Florida State universities, the only such shared college in the nation. We are located less than three miles from each campus. After satisfying prerequisites at their home university, students learn together at the central engineering campus with its eight adjacent, associated research centers and a national laboratory.