CSE Senior Design I Superior Designs, Inc. Fall 2010 Approved Projects (for delivery May 2011) Instructor: Mike O’Dell

1 Onboard Diagnostics for Race Car  Design and develop a device that will read and display information from a formula SAE Hybrid Race Car  Project is similar to current project underway by SD2 team Deathrace.  Further details to be provided by sponsor.  Sponsor: Formula SAE Race Team/Dr. Woods

1 Cycling Monitor  Develop a device for a bicycle to keep track of the rider’s speed, location, direction, elevation, balance, and cadence.  Include and interface to advise rider when to shift gears, etc.  Detect and adjust for turns vs. slight changes in direction.  Sponsor: TBD (possibly a sports equipment manufacturer)

1 Autonomous Othello/Checkers  Develop a system that uses AI and robotics to play the board games Othello and Checkers.  Player faces off against computer at various difficulty levels.  Computer places chips using robotic assist.  Uses image analysis to establish board status and then employs AI to determine best move by computer.  Sponsor: TBD (current student recommendation)

1 Smart Fitness Trainer  Develop a system for Xbox 360, Wii or similar gaming device that simulates a personal fitness trainer  Uses image analysis/sensors to detect player’s position and movements and provides instructions/commands.  Monitors activity level, heart rate, etc and gives real-time feedback.  Sponsor: TBD (current student recommendation)

1 Voice-Operated Tread Mill  Design and develop a system that controls a treadmill based on voice commands.  Interface voice control device with “standard” treadmill mechanical controls (e.g. speed and incline)  Include safety override commands  Sponsor: Marcus Oladell (or possibly a sports equipment manufacturer)

1 Directional Sound Receiver  Design and develop a system consisting of an array of omni-directional microphones.  Adjust delays in the audio streams from microphones to reinforce sound/suppress noise.  Develop user interface to monitor and control speaker selection.  Potential application: speaker selection in a conference room/meeting  Sponsor: Umair Sadiq/UTA Lab??

1 Weather Balloon Data Collector  Design and develop a system to be attached to a weather balloon to collect environmental data (position, altitude, temperature, pressure, humidity, etc).  Module should also be able to detach from the baloon via remote command, timer, or upon detection of a specified event.  Data collector module deploys parachute and detection device to allow recovery.  Sponsor: UTA GeoScience Lab??