Thesis

We wanted to learn how computers work in a way that many others could follow, so we chose Minecraft, one of the most popular video games out there.

Thesis Statement Option 1

The Who,What,Why, and How of the project (delete this)

Precedents

A few powerful minecraft computers have been created before, like this one by mattbatwings.

The Digi-comp was a fully-functioning computer sold in kit form.

Prototypes/ Iterations

Four-bit full adder

Four-bit half adder

1 bit of resettable ram

Flowchart of how the pong game works

Technical Diagrams

Processing unit >

Computer >

< Input Lock

< Screen

Final Photo

Final photo of project (delete this)

Final Photo

Final photo of project (delete this)

Final Video

Final photo of project (delete this)

Alternate pong game prototype

Solution 0.94

• Eco-Sort, a device that helps users in public spaces (for this project, NuVu) correctly dispose of waste
• It identifies items using AI and indicates the appropriate disposal bin
• Eco-Sort is more noticeable then a poster
• Makes recycling easier

NuVu Space 0.76

Improper waste management due to:

• Recycling & Poster Fatigue
• Wrong knowledge about recycling
• Lack of time for research

Problem 0.91

Recycling Poster 0.17

How can NuVu improve the recycling process for you?

"Definitely make a sign for what can be recycled"

- NuVu Student

Recycling block 0.35

Precedents 0.93

Oscar 0.48

EcoSorter 0.36

Problem 0.78

Problem 0.62

Precedents (Past Experiences) 0.93

Pasta Recovery 0.25



Robros 0.57

Concept Sketches 0.89



Label Sketches 0.6

User Design 0.76

AI model 0.99

AI code 0.99

Barcode Code 0.74

Barcode code 0.6

Terminal results 0.61

Cheddar Bunny Crackers 0.33

Barcode 0.9

Barcode look up results 0.1

AI Generated photo of the Eco-Sort 0.76

• We had limited time so we desided to focus on one method
• Ai is more versatile than barcodes.
• Ai aligned better with our goals as we wanted to

Why AI? 0.91

AI Workflow 0.74

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2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

Decide Classes

Collect Data

Annotate

Train

Test

Repeat

Decide classes 0.93

Cardboard 0.84

Plastic bags 0.84

Plastic Bag 0.94

Collect Data 0.95

Dataset on roboflow 0.99

Roboflow logo 0.99

Annotate 0.74

Train 0.95

test 0.95

repeat! 0.99

Future 0.68

• We hope to increase the range of items that our device and detect.
• We hope to integrate the model, and other design concepts such as part of the user interface into the device.
• We hope to get more user feedback on the device.
• We hope to look into ways the costumer can customize the device for whichever space it'll be in.

Nico's Grandfather

• MS is when your autoimmune system attacks your nerves and leads to paralysis, speech difficulty, and vision problems.

Forces in VR

I brainstormed 175 OI project and business ideas this summer in preparation for NuVu!

One idea stood out as fun, challenging, and impactful: simulating physical forces in virtual reality. I researched and designed solutions.

While these focused on broad use cases for VR, they also fully met the needs of E.L.I.!

A bad solution to the problem?

Source: the internet.

2 in 100 people live with paralysis



Paralysis has multiple causes:

• Autoimmune Diseases

• Physical accidents

• Cerebral Palsy

• Strokes

• & more

Many solutions exist today

nico you did most research here

Show what is done but what is bad about them in 3 sentence or less

EksoNR: rehab specific exo suit for the lower body.

Harmony: rehab exoskeleton for stroke patients' arms.

Myomo: exoskeleton restores arm functionality.

But are rehab focused, expensive, bulky

nico you did most research here

Show what is done but what is bad about them in 3 sentence or less

Harmony: for rehab only,

not long term functionality

Myomo: very expensive, bulky, not open source.

EksoNR: for leveled rehab only, not for home use

$36k - $65k pricetag!

E.L.I. restores arm functionality

E.L.I. restores arm movement and grip functionality for people with arm paralysis such as Nico's grandfather.

Functionality is restored from the elbow to the hand, enabling lower arm movement and providing a gripping device near the hand.

Users feel more in control, with boosted confidence and improved quality of life.

A good solution to the problem!

Source: the NuVu E.L.I. team.

There are two key modules

Gripper Module

Arm Movement Module

The gripper went through many iterations

We looked into a few first ideas:

Mechanical

Iris

Soft robotics

We took different parts of these and created our next prototype

Pictured: a few of the many, many attempts to solve this problem

Fewer arm iterations, many details to solve

We looked into a few first ideas:

Mechanical

Iris

Soft robotics

We took different parts of these and created our next prototype

We looked into a few first ideas:

Mechanical

Iris

Soft robotics

We took different parts of these and created our next prototype

video

Next is user testing and the design

• We want to test our project with Nico's Grandfather

• We need to hide the cables and tighten the straps



E.L.I.

By: Nico Bellucci and

Gabriel Murray

Exoskeleton for limb independence

Thanks for listening!

Thesis Statement

Binary calculator is a calculator made out of the lowest level components so that we could learn more about how computers work at the simplest levels, and secondarily to teach people who are interested in computers more about them in a hands on way.

Diagrams

Full adder

AND Gate

XOR Gate

OR Gate

AND Gate

XOR Gate

1

OR Gate

Prototypes/ Iterations

• Have a more linear plan to reflect what we are doing day to day
• Have a better plan of the steps needed to achieve the end goal
• Discuss more with the group about what everyone is working on and how that helps achieve the end goal

Reflections

Thank You!

Visceral Trinkets is a series of small objects which explore the line between what is acceptable in art and what is too gross or too creepy. The trinkets are constructed of materials which are in great abundance but rarely considered in the context of making and art. This aims to challenge why we draw these lines where we do.

Other art I looked into

Form Tests

Material Tests

Overveiw

The Open Pump Project aims to develop a completely open source "build it yourself" insulin pump. By providing open source hardware to treat type one diabetes, consumers gain the right to understand their artificial organs, along with the freedom to improve them.

Grew up in a family of makers (And Diabetics)

Taking apart tech to learn

Hit a Dead End

Wanted to build a VR Headset

Discover Relativity VR

Wait Whats Open Source?

Build My Own Headset

Open Source Becomes World View

VR Headset Feels Meaningless

Want To Use My Skills For Real Good

Reflect On Insulin Pumps  🎉  🎉  🎉 

What Is An Insulin Pump?

Why Open Source?

$$$

Current insulin pumps discourage users from customizing their experience

FDA approval slows life changing features from reaching consumers

Closed source insulin pumps discourage user understanding of their body

The cheapest of used insulin pumps are still $500

OpenAPS

Design of an open source ultra low cost insulin pump

This is a project hacking insulin pumps with a Raspberry Pi to enable fully automated insulin dosing.

This was a project to create an ultra low cost insulin pump using open source 3d printed parts.

Preexising Work

Contacting Users & Researchers

Mathew Payne

Mathew Payne is the creator of the "Design of an open source ultra low cost insulin pump"

Denise Shanté Brown

Denise Shanté is a holistic design strategist focusing on designing communal spaces and type one diabetic.

Jess Westbrook

Jess Westbrook is a type one diabetic as well as designer and tenured professor.

Contacting Users & Researchers

Interveiwing Users & Researchers

Denise Shanté Brown

• The interview was a mix of structured questions and conversation
• highlighted the importance of an open community
• Pointed out the need for a pump where you control your experience

Jess Westbrook

• Interview was mostly conversational
• Highlighted the need for open development
• Encouraged customizability
• Insulin pumps serve people with uteruses poorly

Researching Features of Preexisting Pumps

Following the advice of Mathew Payne, I researched the "core features" of preexisting pumps attracting users.

Disassembling a Tandem insulin reservoir

After seeing the hidden insulin reservoirs of the Tandem insulin pumps I decided to take apart and document one.

Pump Research

Key Takeaways

Prioritize user customizability in my design (hardware & software)

Allow for pumps to be "off the grid" not requiring phone connection

Keep my design process transparent

Be honest about risk

Form Sketching

Form Sketching

Form Prototyping

Final Form Prototype

Functional Prototyping

Final Functional Prototype

Finish Technical Prototype

Test UI And Control Experience on Users

Publish Design Files and User Feedback

• Touch base with contacts
• Get public feedback on the project
• Figure out final dosing system
• Rethink general form design
• Design friendly UI
• Wait so how am I going to test this???

Going Forward

• First time I focused so heavily on reaching out to people
• More of a conceptual foundation than usual
• Especially user focused design process

Reflection

Lollipop is a non-profit organization that aims to empower and educate young children from ages 7 to 18. Since its founding by Victoria Wright-Haggins, our goal has been to introduce children to the fascinating field of 3D printing, particularly those from underrepresented communities in STEM.

Mission Statement

Pictures

What we accomplished

• Designing a Writing Piece

The writing piece is a google document we have worked on to send out to people who are interested in our mission and history.

• Newsletter

The newsletter is an update we have sent out to all who are interested in Lollipop 3D Printing.

• Video Editing

We have been editing interview videos to send online.

• Website Updates

We been communicating with our website and design team to get our website up and running in the future.

One semi-edited video...

Reflections

WESLEY:

• I learned how to improve my public speaking skills.

• I feel I did not have more creative freedom, however I feel this was a good

because I gained more experience in followership.

• One challenge was integrating feedback.

• The next step is to expand programs outside Florida and Finalize the Website.

Victoria:

1. The next steps are ...

The End

Precedents

TI 84 Calculator

 A calculator that can calculate pi built entirely on a breadboard

Sketches

Diagrams

OR Gate

XOR Gate

sample footage

What do we want the virtual logic sim to do?

How many bits will the calc need to be?

Thesis Statement

Binary calculator is a calculator made out of the lowest level components feasible so that we could learn more about how computers work at the simplest levels, and secondarily to teach people who are interested in computers more about them in a hands on way.

TI 84 Calculator

A calculator built entirely on a breadboard

Visual Precedent

Technical Precedent

Precedents

Sketches

XOR Gate

Diagrams

OR Gate

Full Adder

AND Gate

sample footage

Rough Drafts

AND Gate Prototype

OR Gate Prototype

Multiplier (Made Digitally)

Challenges

• We had a couple issues with the adder circuit, with making sure all the components were working and figuring out which didn't
• we ordered chips to use for logic gates we ordered the wrong type.

Next Steps

• Build

Thank You!