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ZOO Final Presentation

ZOO Final Presentation. December 13, 2007. Project Partner. Colombian Park Zoo here in Lafayette Goals Community Involvement Educational Outreach Conservation of Animals Recently Reopened after Remodeling Looking to EPICS to help Achieve Goals 5 Current Projects.

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ZOO Final Presentation

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  1. ZOO Final Presentation December 13, 2007

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

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

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

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

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

  7. Animal EnrichmentGroup Corey Lane – Junior, EE Joe Wootton – Junior, ANSC Kayla Frame – Junior, ANSC TeymourTahan – Sophomore, FE

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. Conceptual Design

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

  12. Animal Bingo Group Ryan Adams, Sophomore, ME

  13. Project Specification & Objective • 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 project should be safe for children, and it should be transportable.

  14. Game Play

  15. 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) 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!

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

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

  18. Purpose of Project 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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

  25. Questions on any Projects?

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