This week, the team continued to make progress in prototyping as we rapidly approach PID next week. We’ve begun implementing many of the feedbacks provided during PDR, including the building of a testing system as shown with the linear actuator figure.

We also had major break throughs in our sensors and have data to analyze! The team is extremely excited to begin sensor testing and troubleshooting in preparation for our final design. So far, the sensors have met our expectations, allowing our project to move forward smoothly.

With different sub-systems moving along at such a fast pace, keeping a clear vision for each one and their current state will keep up on pace for PID. To better demonstrate our ideas to the judges next week, the team has put together a poster board that explains the design methodology of each subsystem. Alongside the board will be physical demonstrations of our systems for the judges to interact with.

The SurgiGauge team made great progress this week and we hope to carry this forward through PID next week!