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WEEK #30: EchoPilot Finale~
EchoPilot here! This week marked the culmination of our efforts as the team presented our Final Design Review (FDR) after extensive preparation. The day comprised four key events: a demonstration for our liaisons, a keynote address and recognition for the… Read More
WEEK #29: Final Stretch
Welcome back, EchoPilot enthusiasts! It’s time for another exciting update on our journey towards creating a revolutionary tool for enhancing JAWS navigation for the visually impaired. In this blog post, we’ll dive into our recent accomplishments, focusing on our progress… Read More
WEEK #28: Road to FDR
Welcome back to another update from EchoPilot! We’ve been hard at work, and we’re thrilled to share our recent accomplishments as we continue to refine our project and push towards our goals. Let’s dive right in! Prototype Showcase and Insights… Read More
WEEK #27: PID Showcase and Final Stretch Preparations
Welcome back, EchoPilot here! In this update, we dive into our recent showcase at the Prototype Inspection Day (PID), where we unveiled how our prototype elevates JAWS navigation for visually impaired users. Join us as we explore feedback insights, collaboration… Read More
WEEK #26: Preparing for Spring PID
Greetings, EchoPilot enthusiasts! Much of this week was spent planning and preparing for the upcoming Prototype Inspection Day (PID). We dedicated time to devise a comprehensive layout and plan for presenting our prototype, ensuring that judges and or coaches have… Read More
WEEK #25: Advancements in Accessibility and Development
Welcome back, EchoPilot supporters! This week, we’ve taken significant strides in enhancing our testing suite to ensure comprehensive coverage of diverse topics. Additionally, the team has been making significant progress in preparation for the upcoming Prototype Inspection Day (PID). Expanding… Read More
WEEK #23: Advancements and Future Plans
Hello there! This week our team has been diligently working to enhance the accessibility and usability of our prototype. From final design preparation to user testing continuity and automation exploration, let’s delve into the advancements driving our project forward. Final… Read More
WEEK #22: Insightful Feedback and Progress
Hello there EchoPilot enthusiasts! This week, our recent presentation at QRB2 shed light on the crucial role of user testing in refining our prototype. Alongside this, we’ve crafted a comprehensive pricing strategy and embarked on automation refactoring for increased efficiency.… Read More
WEEK #21: QRB2 and Celebrations
Hello, EchoPilot enthusiasts! This week, we’re thrilled to share the exciting strides we have taken in presenting the second Quarterly Review Board (QRB2). Our comprehensive showcase highlighted the evolution of our project, showcasing the significant progress achieved over the past… Read More
WEEK #20: Reranking and Automation Unleashed
Greetings! Welcome back to another week of EchoPilot! As we traverse the intricate landscape of knowledge retrieval and refinement, the team has been diligently working on several fronts to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of our project. Refactored Reranking for… Read More
WEEK #19: Advancing Efficiency and Performance
As we journey through the latest milestones of our project, it’s evident that meticulous integration of various methodologies continues to steer our trajectory towards success. Here’s a rundown of our recent accomplishments for the week: Command Retrieval Integration and Reranking… Read More
WEEK #18: Enhancing Functionality
As we continue to push the boundaries of innovation within our project, recent developments underscore the significance of meticulous planning and strategic implementation. Here’s a glimpse into the latest advancements: Integration and Testing Phase Commences In our relentless pursuit of… Read More
WEEK #17: Exploring and Implementing DFT
As we reflect on the milestones achieved within the past few days, it becomes evident that the deliberate integration of DFT methodologies has been instrumental in shaping our project’s trajectory. From implementing a containerized iteration of our web application on… Read More
WEEK #16: Optimizing Efficiency and Expanding Horizons
Greetings! As we dive into another week of focused efforts, the team is excited to share some remarkable updates on our journey towards the completion of our end-of-semester project. Here’s a glimpse into the strides we’ve made this week: Cost-Efficiency… Read More
WEEK #15: EchoPilot is Back!
As we embark on a fresh semester, we’re thrilled to welcome everyone back and share some exciting updates from our team. Enhancing Knowledge Base To elevate our capabilities, we’ve expanded our knowledge base by incorporating Microsoft Office documentation into our… Read More
WEEK #14: SLDR Triumphs and End-of-Semester Tacos
As we approach the conclusion of this semester, our collective efforts have been laser-focused on the meticulous finalization and signing of the SLDR. SLDR D-Day! The highlight of the week undoubtedly was the final SLDR presentation alongside the Fireside Chat… Read More
WEEK #13: Preparations for SLDR
Immediately after the Thanksgiving break, the team faced notable accomplishments and challenges, focusing on refining the iterative prototype and strategizing for the tasks slated for the upcoming semester in anticipation of the System Level Design Review (SLDR). Crafting the SLDR… Read More
WEEK #11: From PID to Clearwater and the Road to SLDR
Hey everyone, We’ve just had a big week before Thanksgiving break! We had our Prototype Inspection Day (PID) on Tuesday, where we demonstrated our prototype to several rounds of judges. On Wednesday, we traveled to Clearwater to present our prototype… Read More
WEEK #10: Prototype Progress and New Tools
Greetings! We have continued to push ahead with our project this week. Week 10 was all about corpus augmentation and the new tools that came out from OpenAI that would expedite our project progress. OpenAI Updates On November 6, OpenAI… Read More
WEEK #9: Enhancing Prototype 1
During week 9, the team focused on refining the chatbot prototype and laying the foundation for robust internal testing and feedback integration. Prototype Progress and Enhanced Transparency The team refined the architectural model for delivering prototype 1 to our company… Read More
WEEK #8: Advancing Prototypes and Building Professional Skills
Greetings! In our weekly recap, we’re excited to share our progress and experiences over the past week as we continue our journey to develop an iterative prototype CoPilot for JAWS. Prototype Enhancement and Vector Embedding Evaluation We dedicated our focus… Read More
WEEK #6: Breaking Barriers – Prototyping and Reporting
In this week’s update, we’ve hit some significant milestones that will propel us forward on our project journey. As we continue to push the boundaries of our project, here’s a glimpse of what we achieved: Architectural Diagrams: Unveiling the Blueprint… Read More
WEEK #4: Exploring the Depths of JAWS: Insights from Meetings
We dove headfirst into our mission to better understand and improve the user experience of JAWS, the renowned screen reader software. Our meetings were packed with valuable insights, both from our own team members and internal experts. In this blog… Read More
WEEK #3: EchoPilot Soars
This past week has been a whirlwind of research, discussions, and team branding refinement as our team, now the EchoPilot team, geared up and laid the groundwork for the preliminary design portion of our project with Freedom Scientific. Research Mode The team kicked… Read More
WEEK #2: Promising Beginnings
Hey there! We are thrilled to share our exciting journey as our team of four works with our coach, Dr. Catia Silva, and our sponsor, Freedom Scientific, to develop a multilingual conversational assistant for screen reader operations using Large Language Model (LLM)… Read More