ZOO Final Presentation December 13, 2007

Project Partner Colombian Park Zoo here in Lafayette Colombian Park Zoo here in Lafayette Goals Goals Community Involvement Community Involvement Educational Outreach Educational Outreach Conservation of Animals Conservation of Animals Recently Reopened after Remodeling Recently Reopened after Remodeling Looking to EPICS to help Achieve Goals Looking to EPICS to help Achieve Goals 5 Current Projects 5 Current Projects

Primate Biscuit Dispenser Group Robert Klein – Senior, ME Zach Leeke – Freshman, MET Jenni Morsches – Freshman, FE Melissa Hain – Junior, ECE Mike Gasser – Junior, ECE

Primate Biscuit Dispenser Goals Entertain Primate Entertain Primate Push Button Lights Push Button Lights Test Intelligence Test Intelligence Follow Sequences Follow Sequences Allow Observation Allow Observation Allow Patrons to Watch Allow Patrons to Watch Give Rewards Give Rewards Dispense Biscuits Dispense Biscuits Trough Primate Food storage Interaction/ Circuit Dispenser

Primate Interaction Four Pushbutton Lights Four Pushbutton Lights Light Up in Random Sequences Light Up in Random Sequences Different Settings for Different Primates Different Settings for Different Primates

Future Work Program Microcontroller to run Lights and Motor Program Microcontroller to run Lights and Motor Construct Case Construct Case Build Motor Circuit Build Motor Circuit Test Motor with Biscuits Test Motor with Biscuits Estimated Delivery Late Fall 2008 Estimated Delivery Late Fall 2008

Animal Enrichment Group Corey Lane – Junior, EE Joe Wootton – Junior, ANSC Kayla Frame – Junior, ANSC Teymour Tahan – Sophomore, FE

Animal Enrichment Goals Design safe, entertaining toys that will allow the animal to exhibit natural behavior. Improve mental stability of animals Keep animals physically fit Ease of use for staff Current project - Large ‘boomer’ ball for the lynxes.

Progress Last semester’s conceptual design of a Lynx chaser track did not meet the Zoo’s criteria. Our alternatives included the possibility of a vibrating ball or laser light track. The zoo director recommended the vibrating ball for the lynx. Same focus as original project, but different approach towards goal.

Conceptual Design

Future Goals Design Specific Internal Aspects. Design Specific Internal Aspects. Decide Appropriate Method for Stop/Start of Ball and Possible Displacement Sensor. Decide Appropriate Method for Stop/Start of Ball and Possible Displacement Sensor. Design a Product which can be Easily Reproduced for Other Animals. Design a Product which can be Easily Reproduced for Other Animals. Estimated delivery date: Spring ‘08 Estimated delivery date: Spring ‘08

Animal Bingo Group Ryan Adams, Sophomore, ME

Project Specification & Objective The bingo game is designed for children from kindergarten through third grade. The bingo game is designed for children from kindergarten through third grade. The purpose is to educate children about the animals in a fun and exciting manner. The purpose is to educate children about the animals in a fun and exciting manner. The project should be safe for children, and it should be transportable. The project should be safe for children, and it should be transportable.

Game Play

Game Cards and Rules Rules 1. Take turns spinning the dial 2. Wait patiently for the animal to light up 3. Check to see if the animal is on your bingo card, if it is put a rock on top of it. 4. If you get 5 rocks in a row, stand up and shout "BINGO!" (You win) "BINGO!" (You win) 5. Do not eat the rocks, even if you're hungry 6. Do not throw the rocks at your friends and/or animals 7. No Cheating! The teacher may be watching you. 8. Have Fun!

Future Work Final game testing Final game testing Complete deliver checklist Complete deliver checklist Deliver project Next Semester Deliver project Next Semester

Interactive Donation Box Rupa Subramanian, Senior, IE Ryan Scheidt, Junior, EE Evan Kahrig, Sophomore, ECE Ryan Adams, Sophomore, ME

Purpose of Project Provide the zoo with a unique solution to their current donation box scenario: Provide the zoo with a unique solution to their current donation box scenario:  More secure  More attractive  More modern  Final Line: Encourage patrons to donate!

Project Design: Current Proposal Features of the Design Advantages: Advantages: No Electronics No Electronics Easy and quick to deliver Easy and quick to deliver Less materials Less materials Disadvantages: Disadvantages: Not as interactive Not as interactive

Future Work Consider other design ideas Consider other design ideas Increase collaboration with project partner Increase collaboration with project partner Plan out interactive components Plan out interactive components Estimated Delivery Late Fall 2008 Estimated Delivery Late Fall 2008

Animal Kiosk Evan Kahrig, Sophomore, ECE Mike Gasser, Junior, EE Robert Klein, Senior, ME

Zoo Kiosk Goals Provide Information to Zoo Patrons Provide Information to Zoo Patrons Educate Guests on Zoo Animals Educate Guests on Zoo Animals Allow Donations to Support Zoo Allow Donations to Support Zoo

Software Demonstration General Information about the Zoo and the involvement of EPICS General Information about the Zoo and the involvement of EPICS Animals at the Zoo and Where to Find Them Animals at the Zoo and Where to Find Them Interactive Map of Zoo Interactive Map of Zoo Allow Zoo to add Announcements Allow Zoo to add Announcements Easily Updatable, Expandable, and User Friendly Easily Updatable, Expandable, and User Friendly

Future Plans Finish Construction on the Body Finish Construction on the Body Finish Program Updates Finish Program Updates Deliver Project to the Zoo Next Semester Deliver Project to the Zoo Next Semester

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