This week in Parrotronix, we participated in IPPD’s Prototype Inspection Day! This is a private event where our project’s final prototype is put on display for expert faculty from all around UF to observe and critique as we enter our final weeks of validation and manufacturing. While it took a lot of effort to get to this point, it certainly paid off!

In fact, we unintentionally stole the show! Our animated figures, combined with their professional voice acting, drew a crowd of spectators and judges from around the room… even during one of our official judging timeslots! IPPD staff almost had to pull people away from our captivating display to keep the event running smoothly. As a team, we are incredibly proud of the work we’ve been able to show off, combining the best of our mechanical, electrical, and computer engineering skills in one assembly. Soon enough, the artistic and scenic aspects will come together too, and then these two birds might just be the real center of attention. With less than a month to go before the end of the semester, expect to see some more photos here soon!