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Our project involves refining a motorized neck positioner for a fluoroscopy examination. The device must extend and flex the neck and not interfere with lateral fluoroscopic radiographic imaging. The goal of the device is to provide continuous rotation of the neck while the relative motion between vertebrae is monitored by fluoroscopy. This device will facilitate the diagnosis of spinal instability and aid in diagnosing ligament injuries.
Team members from left to right: Vincent Mi, Natasha Benkovich, Amy Lenz, Kaitlin Brendel
Construction and testing completed. Poster presentation on May 2. Will begin writing final paper soon.
| Week | Reporting Period Beginning | Activities |
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| 1 | January 25 | Met with Client and began brainstorming and research. Began writing PDS. |
| 2 | February 1 | Brainstorming and research. Finalized PDS |
| 3 | February 8 | Continue brainstorming and research. Begin design matrix. |
| 4 | February 15 | Continue brainstorming and research. |
| 5 | February 22 | Continue brainstorming and research. Meet with client. Write paper and presentation. |
| 6 | February 29 | Design matrix and decide on final design. Create presentation. Write mid-semester report. |
| 7 | March 7 | Meet with client to review and finalize mid-semester report. |
| 8 | March 14 | Find suppliers and research materials for prototype. |
| 9 | March 21 | Find suppliers, research materials, and be ready to purchase at end of week. |
| 10 | March 28 | Researched suppliers and materials and began making orders. |
| 11 | April 4 | Finalized all orders and began construction. |
| 12 | April 11 | Continued construction. |
| 13 | April 18 | Finalized construction, conducted testing, created poster. |
| 14 | April 25 | |
| 15 | May 2 |
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Product Design Specifications (Feb 14 2008, 96 kb) |
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Midsemester Presentation (Mar 7 2008, 623 kb) |
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Midsemester Report (Mar 12 2008, 539 kb) |
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Final Poster (May 5 2008, 2995 kb) |
