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Project Overview

Develop a digitally interfaced imaging and irradiating technique that can systematically do the following: scan a sample of zebrafish, analyze the image, store the positions of each zebrafish, reposition the sample to the localized positions, and radiate each point.



Team Members: Jonathan Baran, Joe Hippensteel, Chris Webster, Evan Rogers

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Project Status

Currently our team has finished the software for the user interface, image fusion, and has a solid works model of a radiation placement system.

Image Processing Methodology

Radiation Stand Final Design

Final User Interface

Progress Report Archive.

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Project Timeline

Week Reporting Period Beginning Activities
1 September 8 Research medical imaging techniques, Determine if micromanipulator fabrication is necessary
2 September 15 Continue researching medical imaging techniques and commercial micromanipulators, Brain storm designs and determine design pros and cons, Get quote from micro-machining shop
3 September 22 Finish rough draft of PDS and Midsemester report, continue to research stages and actuators, find midwest micromachining labs, receive quota
4 September 29 Finalize 3 designs, Finish PDS, Research background and talk to Paul Victorey in NITRO lab
5 October 6 Finish mid-semester report and presentation, Finalize designs,Discuss best designs, Determine costs of parts and labor
6 October 13 Go to machine shop for estimate, Determine most efficient system, Give mid-semester presentation, Finish Mid-Semester Report
7 October 20 Meet with client to discuss progress, Understand direction of project
8 October 27 Begin fusion of disparate programs, Determine most cost efficient method for stage manipulation
9 November 3 Finish the software fusion, Determine maximum operating speed, Pursue custom micromanipulator and stage
10 November 10 Determine if it is necessary to cut a hole in current stage for better range of vision, Finish the software fusion, Determine maximum operating speed, Pursue custom micromanipulator and stage
11 November 17 Finish code writing, Determine quantitative maximum operating speed (e.g. finish speed analysis), Begin testing software and determine any incompatibility issues
12 November 24 Finish!!!, Construct irradiator stand and check precision, Finish code, Determine superb set-up for client, Finish final presentation, Finalize final report
13 December 1
14 December 8
15 December 15

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Presentations and Reports

ppt icon Mid-Semester Presentation (Oct 14 2005, 5981 kb)
pdf icon Product Design Specification (PDS) (Oct 18 2005, 23 kb)
pdf icon Mid-Semester Report (Oct 19 2005, 498 kb)
psd icon Final Poster (Dec 7 2005, 20535 kb)
pdf icon Final Report (Dec 7 2005, 535 kb)

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Contact Information

Project Team

Project Advisor and Client

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