SimVolts had its final presentation for the first semester this week. In this presentation SimVolts showed and delivered the prototype the team has worked on during the past weeks.

SimVolts has received most of the equipment, assembled the hardware and installed software for initial experimentation. The team is currently in the process of familiarizing with computer vision software, machine training with available Line Replaceable Units (LRU), development of object recognition algorithms, development of simulation framework and graphical user interface GUI. On December 8th, SimVolts presented the System Level Design Review. We received feedbacks from judges, sponsors, and IPPD staff that will guide for further actions as well as improve specific aspects of the design.

• Finalize GUI Design
• Run Circle Recognition Algorithm on Jetson Nano
• Train System to Categorize Plugs
• Introduce Additional Object Detection Algorithms
• Adjust Probe Clip Parameters
• Design Enclosure

Even though SimVolts has had fun and learned a lot this semester, the team believes that a lot more could be done next semester. SimVolts wishes every one a happy holidays!