Past Projects

Low-cost Spirometer (Spring 2009)

Team: Andrew Dias, Andrew Bremer, Jeremy Schaefer, and Jeremy Glynn

"Spirometers are used to diagnose many pulmonary diseases including chronic respiratory diseases that affect approximately 300 million people. Many of these people do not have access to a spirometer because current models are expensive and operation requires the presence of a trained technician. The purpose of this project is to develop a low-cost spirometer usable without the aid of a trained technician. The project includes the physical design of the spirometer, software development, and designing a universal interface."

 

Low-Cost Thermometer (Spring 2009)

Team: Natasha Benkovich, Hallie Kreitlow, Deborah Yagow, and Colleen Farrell

"Emerging countries are in need of a durable, low-cost thermometer to operate with the MedCal, a handheld medical output device. The thermometer's incorporated circuitry should produce accurate temperature measurements through the use of a human interface."

 

Pulse Oximeter Probe (Spring 2009)

Team: Joe Helfenberger, Bogdan Dzyubak, Matt Parlato, and Jonathan Meyer

"The purpose of this project is to develop a low-cost pulse oximeter probe for use in developing countries. It will be integrated with the MedCal, which records and displays patient data. The oximeter probe must be rugged, durable, and inexpensive"