CAPSTONE DESIGN PARTICIPANTS
Syl Yoston, Collin Bolt, Ben Beazley, Jake Chateauneuf
The Perfect Storm
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Whales can get tangled in the floating rope connecting lobster and crab traps to surface buoys. Our solution is a rope-on-demand system which uses a magnetic latch to hold rope coiled around a buoyant spool on the seafloor with the traps, which is then released by an acoustic signal when the fisher returns to empty the traps. The location of the traps is stored and transmitted to nearby boats to prevent fishers from running traps over one another.
Faculty Advisor: Cliff Butcher
Michael Mozaffari, Larry Li, Christopher Kenneweg, Nathan Allen
Pulse
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Pulse is an autonomous and ergonomic device that offers an efficient and convenient solution for individuals seeking to alleviate muscle tension and improve circulation in their limbs. The device incorporates advanced foam rolling and pulsation mechanisms for a comprehensive and customizable massage experience. Its design is versatile, accommodating most limb sizes. The device is battery-powered and made with sustainable materials for an eco-friendly solution. It is perfect for those who are seeking to enhance their physical well-being without compromising their busy schedule.
Jeff Kim, Joshua Shaw, Kadin Al-Joundi, Andrew Zhang, Hicham El Khayri
Kelping Hand
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In as early as 2050 the Earth, farmed by conventional means, will no longer be able to support the human population. Aquaculture is a young industry that is just beginning to unravel the vast potential of our oceans as a food source, and our project is about offering a solution in this space.
Kelping hand brings new ingenuity into aquaculture by replacing the labour-intensive process of kelp harvesting with automation. We increase process efficiency and reduce the human cost of this promising industry.
Veronica Barry, Ben Dunk, Sylvia Fehr, Rakeen Lalani
Team Phyco
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Throughout history, many cultures have used algae and algae extracts as a sustainable food source. As food production today becomes more unsustainable, unhealthy and morally concerning, Team Phyco’s project has developed a process to mass harvest edible algae as an alternative protein source to help combat these global issues. Naturally occurring edible algae is found to contain high sources of protein and healthy fats such as Omega-3 and only requires sunlight to grow. The process consists of growing, filtration, and harvesting of the algae.
Natalie Fernandez, Hussein Hassanali, Rapti Ghosh, Oscar Manuel Carreno-Molina
The Material Movement
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The project aims to deliver robust electrical and mechanical mechanisms for use in increasing manufacturing efficiency and innovation at Martinrea, a global automotive supplier.
Faculty Advisors: Marco Alfano, Mohammed Nassar