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This senior design project focuses on the development of an economical, efficient, and safe corn-cleaning system for small- to medium-scale agricultural producers. The proposed design aims to streamline the cleaning process for shelled corn, removing debris such as husk fragments, silk, dust, and small particulates prior to storage or sale. Current commercial systems are either cost-prohibitive or oversized for local farm operations, creating a need for a scalable and affordable alternative. The team’s approach integrates mechanical oscillation and mesh separation principles to achieve multi-stage cleaning. Corn passes across oscillating mesh trays of varying aperture sizes, enabling progressive removal of unwanted material through both gravity and vibration-driven separation. Key design considerations include material durability, ease of maintenance, portability, and compatibility with 50-pound feed bags commonly used by farmers in Connecticut. The design emphasizes locally sourced components and simple manufacturability to ensure accessibility and repairability. This project supports sustainable agricultural practices by providing farmers with a reliable and affordable method to enhance corn quality and reduce waste

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The objective of this project is to design and prototype an automated cricothyrotomy device capable of providing emergency airway access in the event of an obstruction. The device is intended for use by individuals without medical training, enabling rapid, onsite intervention. By automating the critical procedural steps typically performed by trained healthcare professionals, the device seeks to enhance accessibility, reduce response time, and improve patient outcomes in life-threatening situations. Additionally, the device must be user-friendly, easy to interpret and use, carry, and set up in a short time.

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Team ME03 is developing an attachment that works with the existing SedMed Lift Assist to improve accessibility for patients recovering from hip replacement surgery or for patients that are taller. There will be two device acts as one as a height extender and one as angled seat. The height extender will be used for taller patients, helping them sit and stand more easily. The hip-extender helps reduce how much patients need to bend their hips when sitting down or standing up. The attachment is designed to securely connect to the current SedMed Lift Assist without requiring any modifications. It uses a simple mounting mechanism that allows nurses or caregivers to quickly install or remove the device when needed. The design also focuses on being stable, easy to clean, and compatible with the existing SedMed system, while supporting the needs of both patients and healthcare staff.

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A real-time health monitoring dashboard for the purpose of tracking the physical health and operational status of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle/s (UAV) with scalability for fleet implementation. This dashboard aims to improve the operational efficiency and safety of UAV’s and UAV fleets to a variety of users by providing comprehensive diagnostic, prognostic, and health monitoring capabilities

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In order to quickly change scenic backgrounds during theatrical production the theater is looking for a design, prototype, and cost analysis for a motorized roll drop system. Their current system only allows for a single roll drop and requires a complicated manual system that does not operate within their crew and time requirements. Design a roll drop system that spans the width of the Scottish Rite Valley of Hartford stage and is able to support itself and the load of a painted drop. Design an appropriate motor and geartrain to deploy and recover the drop within 60 seconds. Solutions must meet ANSI E1.6-1-2012 standards for Entertainment Technology-Powered Hoist Systems. Design a remote user interface and corresponding system to control the motor and appropriate safety systems. Build and demonstrate a prototype of the system as well as a detailed Bill of Materials and budget for future implementation.

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This senior design involves taking an existing Rosco product called the RoscoVIEW and redesigning it to be easier to manufacturing while fixing existing problems within the product.