70 likes | 182 Views
Superior Designs, Inc. Summer 2012 Approved Projects (for delivery December 2012). Instructor: Mike O’Dell. Smart Fitness Trainer. Develop a system for Xbox 360, Wii or similar gaming device that simulates a personal fitness trainer
E N D
Superior Designs, Inc.Summer 2012 Approved Projects(for delivery December 2012) Instructor: Mike O’Dell
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)
Air Guitar Game System • Develop a system using Kinect/cameras that plays air guitar. • System would use vision processing software to capture “moves” and score players at end of session. • Software allows live viewing, playback and detailed scoring review. • Sponsor: (TBD)
Personal ECG Monitor • Develop a device for monitoring at-risk individuals and making emergency calls when heart attack symptoms are recognized. • Integrate an Electrocardiograph (ECG) and monitoring software to call 911 when heart attack is recognized. • Device should unobtrusive when worn by the individual who is being monitored. • Sponsor: (Heraclea Lab?)
3D Environment Mapping System • 3D structured environment mapper (Kinect) The goal of this project would be to create an accurate 3D map of an indoor area using the Kinect device. • The device would be mounted on a rotating tripod and placed at various locations throughout the • This map would be very useful for robot navigation or virtual reality type applications. • Sponsor: (McMurrough/Heraclea Lab)
Child-Parent Pairing System • Design and develop a device that could be used in large child care facilities to easily and securely pair child-parent. • The system would allow parent and child to register in a manner to ensure identification pairing (fingerprint scanner?) • Child would be notified in some way when parent is ready for pick-up • Sponsor: (TBD)
Friend or Foe System • Design and develop a weapon mounted -system to enable/disable weapon fire based on line of sight and team assignments. • The system would be affordable, easily mountable, and secure. • Could be used by military for close quarters combat or training. • Sponsor: (TBD)