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Instrumentation Division Technical Session 3

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Asad Yousuf, Savannah State University; Claire Cynthia Lehman, Bill's Robotic Solutions; Mohamad A. Mustafa, Savannah State University; Mir M. Hayder, Savannah State University

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Paper ID #14789Low-Cost Robot Arms for the Robotic Operating System (ROS) and MoveItDr. Asad Yousuf, Savannah State UniversityMr. William Lehman, Bill’s Robotic Solutions William Lehman is President of Bill’s Robotic Solutions which he started in July of 2013. He has had over twenty years of experience in software and hardware development. He has worked on numerous projects in digital communication systems, robotics, and aerospace applications. Mr. Lehman received his Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering in 1979 from Catholic University of America.Dr. Mohamad A. Mustafa, Savannah State University

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 1

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Akram Hossain, Purdue University Northwest; Mohammad A. Zahraee, Purdue University Northwest

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, Argonne, IL in developing direct computer control for hydrogen powered automotives. He is also involved in several direct computer control and wireless process control related research projects. His current interests are in the area of packaging machinery system design & control, industrial transducers, industrial process control systems, modeling and simulation of Mechatronics devices and systems in virtual environment, programmable logic controllers, programmable logic devices, renewable energy related projects, wireless controls, statistical process control, computer aided design and fabrication of printed circuit board.Dr. Mohammad A. Zahraee, Purdue University Northwest Dr. Mohammad A. Zahraee is Professor of

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Instrumentation in Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Akram Hossain, Purdue University, Calumet (Tech); Mohammad A. Zahraee, Purdue University, Calumet; Hamza Kadir, Purdue University Calumet (College of Technology)

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served as chair of manufacturing Systems Development Applications Department of IEEE/IAS. He authored more than 25 refereed journal and conference publications. In 2009, he as PI received NSF-CCLI grant entitled A Mechatronics Curriculum and Packaging Automation Laboratory Facility. In 2010, he as Co-PI received NSF-ATE grant entitled Meeting Workforce Needs for Mechatron- ics Technicians. From 2003 through 2006, he was involved with Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, Ill., in developing direct computer control for hydrogen powered automotives. He is also involved in several direct computer control and wireless process control related research projects. His interests are in the area of industrial transducer

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Instrumentation Division Technical Session 1

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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James Andrew Smith P.Eng., Ryerson University

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Paper ID #9584Inductive Learning Tool Improves Instrumentation CourseProf. James Andrew Smith P.Eng., Ryerson University Dr. Smith specializes in Biomedical Engineering at Ryerson University in Toronto, Canada. He was Biomedical Engineering Program Director in 2010/11 and is currently Biomedical Engineering Stream Coordinator. His research combines aspects of biomechanics and robotics, with active research projects in legged systems, obstetrics and surgical systems. In addition to teaching awards received at the University of Alberta and Ryerson University, he is a recipient or co-recipient of four IEEE Real World

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Akram Hossain, Purdue University Calumet (College of Technology); Md. Jubair Hossain, Purdue University Calumet; Mafruha Jahan, Purdue University Calumet (Engineering)

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- ious capacities. He served as chair of manufacturing Systems Development Applications Department of IEEE/IAS. He authored more than 25 refereed journal and conference publications. In 2009 he as PI received NSF-CCLI grant entitled A Mechatronics Curriculum and Packaging Automation Laboratory Fa- cility. In 2010 he as Co-PI received NSF-ATE grant entitled Meeting Workforce Needs for Mechatronics Technicians. From 2003 through 2006, he was involved with Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, IL in developing direct computer control for hydrogen powered automotives. He is also involved in several direct computer control and wireless process control related research projects. His interests are in the area of industrial

Conference Session

Modern Software Measurement Techniques

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles Neuman, Queensborough Community College; David Lieberman, Queensborough Community College; Don Engelberg, Queensborough Community College; Alex Flamholz, Queensborough Community College; Paul Marchese, Queensborough Community College; George Tremberger, Queensborough Community College; Tak Cheung, Queensborough Community College

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well documented 1, 2, 3, 4 . Computation andprogramming for a lecture setting was also reported 5. Various independent projects usingLabVIEW were well documented in many publications 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. It is accepted that the useof LabVIEW is invaluable in general but is limited to hands-on intensive situations13. Ourexperience in using LabVIEW in our laser engineering technology program is consistent 14:LabVIEW’s virtual instrumentation and internet remote access features are not effective forhands-on intensive lab exercises.The teaching of introductory engineering physics lab exercises can be enhanced with LabVIEW.The virtual instrumentation and computational capabilities are incorporated into the laboratoryexercises. The virtual

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Asad Yousuf, Savannah State University; Mohamad A. Mustafa, Savannah State University; Mir M. Hayder, Savannah State University; Alberto G. De La Cruz; Kisha Renee Cunningham

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, positionopenings in physics, chemistry, and math are commonly the hardest to fill with qualifiedpersonnel [1]. This disparity has led to a large percentage of STEM teachers with no collegemajor or minor in their main subjects, or they have no complete certification. Among mathteachers, 40% fall into this description, while over 60% of physics, chemistry, and earth scienceteachers do so[2].This concern over STEM shortages is justified as STEM jobs are projected to grow by 13% from2012 - 2022 which is an increase of about 1 million jobs over a 10 year period. Only 5% ofUnited States workers are employed in STEM jobs, but these jobs drive 50% of the UnitedStates’ economic growth. To put this in perspective, for each new software, technology, or lifesciences

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Instrumentation Division Technical Session 4

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aidan F. Browne, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; David George Vutetakis Jr, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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Competition. He has worked for United Technologies (Hamilton Sundstrand) and General Dynamics on numerous projects including International Space Station Life Support, Joint Strike Fighter Propulsion Control Systems and U.S. Army Biodefense. He received his B.S. from Vanderbilt University and his M.S. and Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Connecticut. Dr. Browne serves as the Chair of the Engineering Technology Division of the Southeastern Section of ASEE; he also does extensive volunteer work for the FIRST Foundation (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology).Mr. David George Vutetakis Jr, University of North Carolina, Charlotte Mr. Vutetakis is a graduate student at The University of

Conference Session

Instrumentation in Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrew M. Hoff, University of South Florida; Richard Gilbert, University of South Florida

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departments. In addition they wish to thank Dr. T. Fawcett for his valuable assistance.References1. R.C. Lennartz, “Electrophysiology of the undergraduate neuroscience student: a laboratory exercise in human electromyography,” Adv. Physiology Education, 22, 1, S42-S50, (1999).2. S. Waks and N. Sabag, “Technology project learning versus lab experimentation,” J. Sci. Edu. and Technol., 13, 3, 333-341, (2004).3. R. Pflanzer and W. McMullen, Biopac Student Lab, part # MANBSL377, compiled 06272011, www.biopac.com.4. L. Deslauriers, E. Schelew, and C. Wieman, “Improved learning in a large-enrollment physics class,” Science, 532, 862-864, (2011).5. R. Plonsey and R. Barr, Bioelectricity: A Quantitative Approach, 3rd Edition, Kluwer, ISBN 978-0

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Instrumentation Division Technical Session

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Bradley Lane Kicklighter, University of Southern Indiana

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Paper ID #33181On the Development of a Next-Generation Sensor/Actuator Module forAutomation LabsMr. Bradley Lane Kicklighter, University of Southern Indiana Brad holds a BS in Electrical Engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (1989) and an MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Purdue University (2001). His past work experience includes eleven years at Delphi (formerly Delco Electronics) as an Advanced Project Engineer, eleven years at Whirlpool Corporation as a Lead Engineer/Solution Architect, and three years at Ivy Tech Community College as an Instructor/Program Chair of Pre-Engineering. Since 2015

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Peter Mark Jansson, Bucknell University; Peter Sawirs Kaladius, Bucknell University

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alternatives for batteries to experiment with d. Created a protocol for battery retirement that: i. Initially used battery impedance to decide appropriate time for retirement ii. Later, bought a battery analyzer to test batteries capacity for retirement2. Device Design Modifications a. Created a design for the electrical system of one MJFD on Multisim b. Designed and 3D printed a lamp holder on Solidworks and the Mooney Lab3. Prospective Systems Supporting the New Modular MJFD a. Communications with the BU Project Development Lab about the progress of the new modular devices b. Searched and listed a few types of ribbon cable that can be used to wire

Conference Session

Modern Software Measurement Techniques

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

El-Sayed Aziz, Stevens Institute of Technology; Sven Esche, Stevens Institute of Technology; Constantin Chassapis, Stevens Institute of Technology

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good substitute for realistic hands-onexperimentation and can provide educationally valuable features not available in hardware-basedexperiments. Students can perform experiments on simulated systems by means of specialsoftware provided by a server through the Web browser without downloading the source code.For example, a Virtual Engineering/Science Laboratory at Johns Hopkins University makes itpossible to simulate engineering and science laboratory projects on a remote computer7. Thisenvironment mainly focuses on experiments for demonstrating theoretical concepts and runswithout veritable experiment instruments. It provides interactive, Web-based experiences aimedat increasing the students’ understanding of the general principles involved in

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Collins Adetu, Florida A&M University; Camilo Ordonez, Florida State University; Nikhil Gupta, Florida State University

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softwareexperience, and library of courseware and tutorials provides an affordable tool that students canuse to learn important engineering concepts and develop real engineering projects. NI myRIOcomes with a dual-core ARM® Cortex™-A9 real-time processor and a 667 MHz Xilinx FPGAfor customizable I/O. Figure 2 shows the embedded architecture of NI myRIO and itsspecifications are as follows: ● Xilinx Zynq System on a Chip● Analog Input (10 Channels)● Analog Output (6 Channels)● Analog Input and Output also available through 3.5 mm Audio Jack● 40 Digital I/O Lines● Wireless Enabled● Accelerometer, LEDs, and Push Button Onboard● 6 V to 16 V, 14 W Power Requirement● Powered by NI LabView Figure 1: Components required for building the

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Modern Software Measurement Techniques

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jonathan Hill, University of Hartford; Devdas Shetty, University of Hartford; Jun Kondo, University of Hartford

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surface at an angle θ1. The scattering surface wherethe light is projected may have either one or two-dimensional roughness. Machined surfacestend to exhibit a grating structure on account of tool marks made during the machiningprocess. In the case of periodic roughness on a machined surface, the scattering is made up ofa specular component, at an angle predicted by ray tracing optics, and discrete components atangles predicted by the grating equation as shown in (1). θ2m = Sin −1(Sin θ1 + m λ/T) (1) where: m = 0, ±1, ±2, T = Surface period

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gholam Ali Shaykhian, Florida Institute of Technology; Jinan Ziade; Mohd Abdelgadir Khairi, Najran University

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, Najran University I, Mohamed Khairi, my bachelor degree in computer science. I did my Masters in system science from University of Ottawa, Canada. My PH.D was in ”Master Data Management” from University of Phoenix. I have over 20 years of experience in IT industry - ten of them with Microsoft in Redmond, WA. Currently I’m assistant professor at University of Najran. In addition of teaching and Research I’m coordinator of graduation projects and field training for computer and information system college. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019Global Marketplace and American Companies in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA)Abstract In a

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Instrumentation Division Technical Session

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Martha L. Torres, University of Texas at El Paso; Virgilio Ernesto Gonzalez, University of Texas at El Paso

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specialized portable instrumentsas they are needed to take measurements from the projects and provide electrical signals to thecircuits. Students had to purchase or borrow a personal instrument for use at home, some hadacquired it for a previous introductory course, but others had to obtain it during the first weeks.Some available devices used for Circuits Lab were Analog Discovery from Digilent orADALM2000/1000 from Analog Devices. These devices include an oscilloscope, variable powersupply, multimeter, and function generator for lab execution. Table 1. Portable Equipment required for Circuits Lab - Options Equipment Software Manufacturer

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tae-Hoon Kim, Purdue University Northwest; Ricardo A. Calix, Purdue University Northwest; Dhruvkumar Patel

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multiple wireless sensors. Wi-Fi for connectionbetween wireless node and Raspberry Pi and client-server communication for data transfer fromwireless node to Raspberry Pi were used in their project. Raspberry Pi application was extendedto home automation and Rao and Uma built the home automation system using Raspberry Pi [4].Raspberry Pi is located between router and home IoT devices to provide the updated data andremote control through Internet. Another application is surveillance system. Prasad and et. al.used it to collect and store the data from surveillance cameras and updated data can be seen at thesmartphone through cellular network [5]. In education, Raspberry Pi is mostly used to teachprogramming who cannot afford a high-end computer. It

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Bradley Lane Kicklighter P.E., University of Southern Indiana

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Paper ID #31442Design and Development of a Sensor/Actuator Module to EnhanceProgrammable Logic Controller (PLC) Laboratory ActivitiesMr. Brad L. Kicklighter P.E., University of Southern Indiana Brad holds a BS in Electrical Engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (1989) and an MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Purdue University (2001). His past work experience includes eleven years at Delphi (formerly Delco Electronics) as an Advanced Project Engineer, eleven years at Whirlpool Corporation as a Lead Engineer/Solution Architect, and three years at Ivy Tech Community College as an Instructor/Program

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Instrumentation Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Grace Altimus, Syracuse University; Dacheng Ren, Syracuse University

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. AcknowledgementsThe authors are grateful for support provided through NSF MRI grant 1337787 and SyracuseUniversity, which enabled us to establish the core facility on campus and continues to providesupport for its operation. Dacheng Ren also received a Faculty Excellence Award from theCollege of Engineering & Computer Science at Syracuse, University which has supported thefacility in its educational outreach. We also thank the Sorenson lab at the University ofCopenhagen for sharing the donor strain, E. coli CSH26/pKJK10. References 1. Duderstadt, J. Engineering for a Changing World. The Millennium Project, University of Michigan (2008). 2. Harris, TR, JD Bransford, and SP Brophy. Roles for

Conference Session

Contemporary Instrumentation Poster Session

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott Shepard, University of Central Florida

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themaximum key transmission rate at these distances? Do the experiments confirm thesecalculations or are there other real-world effects that we didn’t account for? The students alsowill do readings in (the more applied) technical journals to keep abreast of progress in siliconphotonics – what are the projections? How does detector cost play a roll in making choicesamong the current states-of-the-art, etc.? Thus, even within this seemingly esoteric application,the interplay of: industry; cost; technology; and materials, becomes an important part of thelaboratory component.Regarding sources: in order for QKD to work, within each pulse (of chosen polarization) thereshould only be one photon – otherwise Eve could steal one! So single-photon sources

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Instrumentation Technical Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thiruparan Balachandran, Middle Tennessee State University; Saleh M. Sbenaty, Middle Tennessee State University; Jeffrey Walck, Middle Tennessee State University

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., Merritt, D. J., Renton, M. S., Dixon, K. W., “Seed moisture content affects afterripenig and smoke responsiveness in three sympatric Australian native species rom fire-prone environments”, Austral Ecology , 2009, 23, 866-877.10. Sweetman, H. L., “Studies of chemical control of relative humidity in closed spaces”, Ecology, 1933, 14, 40-45.11. Kate Gold and Fiona Hay, Equilibrating seeds to specific moisture levels, Technical Information Sheet_09, Millennium Seed Bank Project, www.kew.org/msbp .12. Shin, D. I., Shin, K. H., Kim, I. K., Park, K. S., Lee, T. S., Kim, S. I., Lim, K. S., Huh, S. J., “ Low-power hybrid wireless network for monitoring infant incubators”, Medical Engineering & Physics, 2005, 27, 713-716

Conference Session

Novel Measurement Experiments

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Henrik Åkesson, Blekinge Institute of Technology; Lars Hakansson, Blekinge Institute of Technology; Ingvar Gustavsson, Blekinge Institute of Technology; Ingvar Claesson, Blekinge Institute of Technology; Johan Zackrisson, Blekinge Institute of Technology; Thomas Lago, Acticut Inernational AB

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also the simplicity and functionality of the remote controlledinstrument. The scheduling was successful, but also some constructive ideas how toenhance the reservation system was proposed by the students.AcknowledgmentThe project is sponsored by The Foundation for Knowledge and CompetenceDevelopment. Page 11.1428.14REFERENCES 1. I. Gustavsson. User-defined electrical experiments in a remote laboratory. In Proceedings of the 2003 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition, 2003. 2. I. Gustavsson, J. Zackrisson, and T. Olsson. Traditional lab sessions in a remote laboratory for circuit analysis. May 27 - 29, 2004. 3

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Instrumentation Division Technical Session 2

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Daniel Dannelley, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott; Elliott Bryner, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

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providestudents with a basic and fundamental knowledge of mechanical instrumentation and sensors(both in theory and practice), data acquisition systems, and how to process / analyze themeasurements in preparation of both industry, subsequent lab courses, and preliminary / detaildesign (yearlong senior capstone project). The learning outcomes stated in the course syllabusare: 1. Develop a fundamental knowledge of the working principles behind various sensors and transducers, including their response and calibration for static and dynamic responses. 2. Acquire analog signals utilizing benchtop / handheld equipment (multimeter, oscilloscope) and National Instruments* data acquisition (DAQ) hardware with LabVIEW* 3. Conduct, analyze, and

Conference Session

Instrumentation Technical Session II

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mingshao Zhang, Stevens Institute of Technology; ZHOU ZHANG, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science); Sven K. Esche, Stevens Institute of Technology

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prototype application using Kinect as range DAQ ineducational experiments was introduced. This low-cost system is able to identify and trackmultiple objects, and, in contrast to traditional DAQ systems, it does not need modification oradjustment in order to be used in different applications. The presented algorithm is efficient andcan operate in almost real time. In light of these advantages, Kinect was shown to have greatpotential for becoming an economical and versatile tool for a variety of applications in educationallaboratories.AcknowledgementsThis multi-disciplinary research project was carried out at Stevens Institute of Technology withfunding from a multi-year grant by the National Science Foundation (Award No 0817463). Thissupport is

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Programs Using New Instrumentation Concepts

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard Layton, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Thomas Adams, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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and visualization, and engineering system dynamics. His work has been recognized with multiple best-paper awards. He conducts workshops in student team-building, team-formation and peer evaluation, in laboratory assessment, and in effective teaching. Prior to his academic career, Dr. Layton worked for twelve years in consulting engineering, culminating as a group head and a project manager. He is a guitarist and songwriter and a member of the rock band “Whisper Down”.Thomas Adams, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Thomas M. Adams is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. He earned a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Rose-Hulman