Electrical and Computer Engineering Capstones

Name

Faculty Mentor

Summary

Students

Sponsor

Six Pixel Camera

 Dr. Mohammad Shekaramiz

A single sensor to efficiently capture high-quality images through compressive sensing techniques, utilizing the Orthogonal Matching Pursuit algorithm.

Alex Young
Cole Alldredge

 

Wind Turbine Fault Localization Using Deep Learning

Dr. Shekaramiz and Dr. Masoum

A deep learning approach using drone imagery and object detection architectures, YOLO and Mask RCNN, for efficient and accurate detection of wind turbine faults, achieving promising results with over 82% precision.

Mason Davis Edwin Nazario

 

Wireless Charging Dock for Drones

Dr. Shekaramiz and Dr. Masoum  

Presents a solution for autonomous drone operation by designing a 30W, 200kHz inductive wireless charging system for a DJI Mini 4 Pro, aiming to reduce flight interruptions and increase mission readiness, with the system achieving 62% efficiency in providing 25W of power.

Brennen Barfuss Lalle N'diaye

 

Autonomous Wind Turbine Inspection using DJI Matrice 300 RTK Drone and AI Path Planning

Dr. Shekaramiz

 Introduces an integrated system that uses a DJI Matrice drone and AI technologies for autonomous, real-time inspection of wind turbines, significantly improving safety, efficiency, and performance.

Angel Rodriguez Joshua Zander

 

 Real-time Gesture-Based Music Composition

Dr. Ahmadi

Presents an innovative system that uses a camera to translate user’s hand gestures and arm movements into music in real-time, providing an intuitive and interactive experience for music creation, regardless of the user’s musical background.

Brent Watson Dylan de Hoyos

 

Bluetooth Steering Wheel for Enhanced Virtual Gaming Experience

 Dr. Minaie

 Develops a wireless steering wheel for driving simulation, designed for individuals with driving limitations using real-time data display, and user-friendly software for an immersive experience.

Jeremiah Engel Aidan Young

 

Artificial Intelligence Baby Monitoring System

Dr. Minaie

 Uses AI and audio analysis to detect a baby’s crying, triggering notifications to guardians and controlling the baby’s environment, integrating with smart home systems to alleviate parental stress.

Logan Chenworth Hunter Johnson

 

Increasing Digital Accessibility for the Vision Impaired through an Economical Communication Solution

Dr. Minaie

 Aims to develop an affordable Braille writing device, integrating beneficial features like haptic feedback and Braille shorthand customization, to enhance digital communication for the visually impaired, particularly in developing countries.

Zachary Ward Christian Poulsen

 

Wireless Fencing with Smart Devices Using Capacitive Touch Sensors

Dr. Minaie

Aims to design an affordable, tetherless fencing scoring system using capacitive probes, mesh interconnectivity, and ESP32 microcontrollers, with Bluetooth connectivity for score tracking, offering a more accessible solution for small clubs and casual settings.

Andrew Butler Victor Galayda

 

Performance Guitar Pedal using Chorus Modulation Effect

Dr. Minaie

An analog multi-voice modulator pedal, blends analog and digital technology to offer versatile modulation effects like chorus, flanger, and vibrato, enhancing the sound of electric guitars and opening new avenues for sonic exploration and expression.

Colton Seegmiller

 

Real-Time Pressure Map and Body Weight Measurement System

Dr. Ahmadi

A real-time foot pressure and body weight tracking system using weight-sensing insole technology, capacitive sensors, and wireless communication, providing valuable insights for healthcare and sports performance analysis.

Benjamin Heaton Brayden Harding

 

Water Quality Monitoring Dr. Minaie

Presents a comprehensive, user-friendly water quality monitoring system that uses a suite of sensors and a smartphone app for real-time, on-the-spot assessment of water parameters, aiding in potability and environmental impact evaluation.

David Horne Logan Stranc

 

Mechanical Engineering Capstones

Name

ME Faculty Mentor

Summary

Students

Sponsor

Electric Autonomous Aircraft Tug (eTug)

Brett Stone
Matt Jensen

The electric, autonomous aircraft tug will enable aircraft to taxi from the terminal to the end of the runway without using their engines, thereby reducing emissions, noise, and improving safety and cost. After delivering the aircraft to the end of the runway, the tug will automatically disconnect and return to the terminal either via remote control or using a suite of sensors and navigation systems. 

Jacob Beckett
Kelly Brooks
Cache Fulton
Brady Furr
Matthew Hanks
Kolby Hargett
Brian Leong
Riley Pinkham
Skyler Pinnock
Braden Powell
Jacob Ross
Ammon Traeden

Rocky Mountain Power Foundation

3D Printed Shoes

Israd Jaafar

Design and manufacture an additive 3D printed solution for an orthopedic sole catered to a person's specific foot size and shape.

Zeph Barton
Alex Child
Julia Dalldorf
Mathew Jensen
Savannah Richards

UVU CET

Electric All-Terrain Vehicle (eTV)

Israd Jaafar

Design and build an electric all-terrain vehicle for adaptive riders.

Darwin Dender Cruz
Rod Guerrero
Matt Makin
Spenser Scholle
David Stanger
Tanner Walker

UVU CET

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (SAE)

Matt Ballard

Design, build and demonstrate a small unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) capable of competing in the ASE Aero Design West Competition.

Cade Denison
Samuel Francis
Garret Hunt
Andrew Hutchins
Jeremy McFadden
Kaleb Robb

UVU CET

Vein Compression Experiment Support System

Matt Ballard

Design, build and demonstrate a functional test system that applies time-varied compression in user-selected waveforms to the outside of 4 zones on a set of silicone venous valve models and reports the time history of applied pressure and vein deformation for each zone.

Tyler Ashton
Walker Eads
Parker Evans
Nainoa Isaacs
Kylee Schramm

Dr. Matt Ballard

Ping-Pong Robot

Bo Yu

Design and fabricate an automated ping-pong playing robot.  Build on and improve last year's design.

Scott Cole
David Dietz
Laef Elison
Taten McConahay
Cannan Prior
Rylan Sturm

UVU CET

Wind Power System

Abdennour Seibi
Masood Amin

Design a wind turbine that meets the requirements set for the Collegiate Wind Competition

Ethan Akana
Cole Arenaz
Calvin Cox
Sarah Dayley
Christopher Hardwick
Auston Hatfield

UVU CET

 

 

Civil Engineering Capstones

Name

Summary

Students

Sponser

Seismic Analysis and Design of UVU Campus

 The objective is to address the building's structural inadequacies and enhance its overall seismic resilience, thereby ensuring the safety and security of all occupants within UVU's campus infrastructure. Drawing upon insights gained in the preceding semester, during which we identified structures necessitating seismic retrofitting, this project will ultimately result in the development of a retrofit design specifically catered to rectify the seismic deficiencies inherent in the Gunther Technology building.

Thomas Anderson
Joe Benson
Caleb Norton
Glen Pool

UVU: Paul McMullin

Northridge Park Redesign

The objective of this project is to redesign and improve the existing Northridge Park, located at 1750 N 165 E Orem, Utah. As pickleball is an increasingly popular sport, it has become necessary to renovate one of the existing tennis courts into four pickleball courts. This will increase the activities available at the park while not depriving the community of the existing tennis court area. The specific boundaries are limited to the existing tennis courts and the immediate surrounding area. All other existing conditions such as the sidewalk, parking lot and nearby playground will remain in place where feasible.

Derik Carter
Tyler Conway
Taylor Kofford
Parker Stevens

City of Orem: Sam Kelly

800 South and 800 West, Orem, UT

The intersection of 800 South and 800 West in Orem, UT experiences traffic congestion, particularly during peak morning and afternoon hours, disrupting continuous traffic movements. This proposed project aims to address this issue by analyzing the existing traffic conditions at the intersection and designing a traffic control system to alleviate future congestion problems. Implementing this traffic control system will improve future traffic conditions around the Utah Valley University campus and create a safer intersection for pedestrian crossings.

Lindsay Helm
Robert Rydalch
Matthew Snyder

City of Orem: Sam Kelly

ASCE Concrete Canoe Competition

The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Concrete Canoe Competition provides students a unique opportunity to gain hands-on practical experience while testing their skills with concrete mix designs and project management challenges. This year's team goals are to create a canoe that hold successfully 4 people with an appropriate factor of safety, is a lightweight design, has a green color, and that the team aims to win a canoe race. during the competition in Logan, UT in April.  

Alec Banton
Cody Gunn
Jacob Powell
Kaden Shephard
Brayson Wilcox

UVU: Amanda Bordelon

AISC Steel Bridge Competition

The AISC Steel Bridge Competition is an annual event held by the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) where engineering students design, fabricate, and test to-scale bridge designs. The purpose is to give students a hands-on approach to learning not often seen in civil engineering.  This year's team is required to design a bridge for a disc golf course under construction in Ruston, Louisiana. It is to span a man-made river, be accessible to employees and maintenance vehicles, and must not disturb the scenery of the park. Event rules limit the team members’ activity within the “river”, allowing players known as “barges” to temporarily enter the site. AISC judges will determine the winners of various sections, including bridge weight, aesthetics, load capacity, and time required to build.

Jackson Anderson
Lauryn Crofts
Rod Martinez

UVU: Paul McMullin

Redwood Road and Pioneer Crossing

Our design will focus on expanding the corridor on Redwood Road between Pony Express and Pioneer Crossing to alleviate traffic congestion. The Redwood Road Widening Project is set to transform the existing road into a seven-lane corridor, addressing critical traffic congestion issues along the stretch between mile post 30.994 and 31.772, covering 0.778 miles (4105 ft) from Pioneer Crossing and Pony Express Parkway. 

Brandon Baker
Aaron Delgado
Erik Prazak
Day Rodriguez

UDOT Region 3: Andrew Gwynn, Steven Loveland, Jeffrey Huffman

Lake Bottom Canal Risk Mitigation

The City of Orem is looking to improve stormwater infrastructure in the southwestern area of city limits. They would like to limit their discharge into the privately owned Lake Bottom Canal. The purpose of this project is to find solutions that integrate both statements, while compromising where necessary to best meet the needs of the city.The project will be in the southwest area of Orem along 2000 S. from the Lake Bottom Canal at N. 2700 W. to the Southwest Taylor Drain. 

Brayden Allen
Jacob Allen
David Aust
Justin Westwood

City of Orem: Sam Kelly

Presentation Schedule

Time

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SC 206H

9:30AM Redwood Road and Pioneer Crossing  
10:00AM Lake Bottom Canal Risk Mitigation Vein Compression Experiment Support System
10:30AM Northridge Park Redesign Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (SAE)
11:00AM 800 South and 800 West, Orem, UT 3D Printed Shoes
11:30AM  Seismic Analysis and Design of UVU Campus Electric All-Terrain Vehicle (eTV)
12:00PM   Ping-Pong Robot
12:30PM AISC Steel Bridge Competition Wind Turbine System
1:00PM ASCE Concrete Canoe Competition Electric Autonomous Aircraft Tug (eTug)

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mechanical hand Capstone 2022

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