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Objective:<\/strong> Design a wearable sleeve for dialysis vascular access that delivers pulsed far-red (670 nm) and infrared (830nm) light to reduce clotting and stenosis. The sleeve must be lightweight, washable, safe, and operate 12\u201318 hours per charge. Deliverables include design verification, multiple prototypes, and performance testing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Team Members:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Advisors:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Presentation:<\/strong> Wednesday, December 3 from 5:15-5:45 pm in EMS E371<\/p>\n\n\n\n Project Findings:<\/strong> Our Senior Design Project focused on helping dialysis patients, who often experience blood vessel damage due to repeated needle access in the same area of the arm. <\/p>\n\n\n\n To address this issue, we created a wearable sleeve that delivers pulses of red and infrared light, which may help support healthier blood flow at the access site. We built two versions of the device:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The sleeve itself was made from comfortable, washable fabric and passed all durability and shrinkage tests, showing it can withstand repeated machine washes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Overall, the Arduino version successfully proved the concept, while the PCB version still holds strong potential for future development once assembly quality improves. Future enhancements could include transitioning to a flexible circuit board and further reducing the size of the electronics to make the design even more comfortable for long-term wear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Objective:<\/strong> Develop an intravitreal anti-VEGF auto-injector that integrates a prefilled syringe, measuring mechanism, and needle into a single sterile device. The injector must ensure safe delivery of 0.05\u20130.1 mL medication, improve efficiency, reduce prep steps, and enhance patient experience. Deliverable includes a preliminary life-size prototype and a reusable ‘play’ model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Team Members:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Advisors:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Presentation:<\/strong> Wednesday, December 3 from 6:15-6:45 pm in EMS E371<\/p>\n\n\n\n Project Findings:<\/strong> A device for auto injection of anti-VEGF medication into the eye which has a measuring system integrated to it is feasible and may be useful for the medical industry.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Objective:<\/strong> Develop a compact smart patch with optical sensors to detect post-op bleeding while avoiding false alarms from sweat or saline. The system must trigger audible\/visual alerts within 60 seconds, run several days on battery, and meet biocompatibility and safety standards. Deliverable includes a validated prototype with Team Members:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Advisors:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Presentation:<\/strong> Wednesday, December 3 from 5:45-6:15 pm in EMS E371<\/p>\n\n\n\n Project Findings:<\/strong> The Smart Bleed Patch experiment effectively showed that a small optical detecting technology can accurately identify postoperative bleeding. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The team demonstrated that the device reliably detects clinically important bleeding events, such as blood volumes of 1 mL and bleeding rates of 0.5 mL\/min, by integrating a red LED light source, four phototransistors, and a spectrum optical sensor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Testing validated accuracy and dependability by confirming quick detection within the allotted 60 seconds while preventing false alarms from perspiration, saline, or outside moisture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Additionally, the alarm system complied with important medical equipment performance requirements. The gadget met the CTQ criteria for at least 18 hours of continuous usage with an operating battery life of about 20.5 hours under typical monitoring duty cycles, demonstrating engineering efficiency and viability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Total anticipated manufacturing cost of $41.50, significantly below the $50 limit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Lastly, the project’s testing and risk analysis revealed important chances for next enhancements. These include using smaller parts to reduce puck size, incorporating a customized PCB for increased compactness, extending battery life, enhancing ambient light shielding, and creating a companion smartphone app for data logging.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Presentations: Friday, December 5 from 9 am – 12 pm in EMS 180<\/p>\n\n\n\n Objective:<\/strong> The Underwood Creek Daylighting project aims to restore a buried section of the creek to improve water quality and reduce flooding. Our team\u2019s goal is to redesign the nearby parking lot to match the restored area by improving safety, accessibility, traffic flow, and stormwater management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Team Members:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Advisors:<\/strong> Sarah Blackowski and Clayton Cloutier, Civil & Environmental Engineering<\/p>\n\n\n\n Project Driver: <\/strong>WDNR permit condition from 2005 flood management project. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Existing Condition<\/strong>: 560 feet of concrete culvert enclosure, beneath a grocery store. Channel also flows against an office building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Constraints: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Other Project Features: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Objective:<\/strong> The Elm Grove Pedestrian Bridge Project aims to create a safe and accessible connection between the town\u2019s recreational trail and local businesses. Spanning the Underwood Creek, the bridge will provide a convenient route for pedestrians and cyclists, encouraging outdoor activity and supporting local commerce. The project enhances community connectivity while promoting safety and sustainability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Team Members:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Advisors:<\/strong> Sarah Blackowski and Clayton Cloutier, Civil & Environmental Engineering<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Objective:<\/strong> Daylighting Underwood Creek creates space for environmental restoration, redeveloping access to local businesses, and connecting the adjacent Village path network. Integrating a safe, accessible bike and pedestrian path will enhance environmental sustainability and community utility throughout downtown Elm Grove. The development supports economic growth and encourages travel by walking and biking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Team Members:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Advisors:<\/strong> Sarah Blackowski and Clayton Cloutier, Civil & Environmental Engineering<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Objective:<\/strong> We are redesigning the part of Underwood Creek that goes through downtown Elm Grove so that instead of being buried under a parking lot it can be open to the air. This will help with flood management, be a better environment for fish and other wildlife, and provide a green space for locals to enjoy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Team Members:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Advisors:<\/strong> Sarah Blackowski and Clayton Cloutier, Civil & Environmental Engineering<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Presentations: Friday, December 12 from 11 am – 1 pm in EMS 190<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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