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Aim: A creative cycle ergometer that is usable by individuals with a diversity of abilities. Specs: It must be easy to get into, feel stable, be easy to adjust even with low strength or flexibility, have an easy-to-view display, and be targeted for under $1000 retail.
TeamERGO: (from left to right) Amit, Ryan, Bucky, Jon, Jeff
For a more in depth look at TeamERGO’s progress, please go to TeamERGO’s website for the UConn Competition:
TeamERGO competition website
We have been given permission for Human Subject Testing by the UW Hospital IRB. Remaining projects include finishing the user interface, placing the heart rate monitors, and painting the ergometer.
| Week | Reporting Period Beginning | Activities |
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| 1 | January 21 | Determined what needs to be improved on our prototype, developed a schedule of events |
| 2 | January 28 | Revised Human Subjects Forms, reserved a room for our testing, worked on prototype, bought computer and touch screen monitor for user interface |
| 3 | February 4 | Dr. Thomas Best has agreed to be the M.D. on call during our experiment, worked on prototype, ordered DAC for the user interface and 2 more pistons for arm movement. |
| 4 | February 11 | Worked on prototype |
| 5 | February 18 | Redesigned arm motion due to lack of intelligence in original piston design |
| 6 | February 25 | Worked on prototype |
| 7 | March 4 | Worked on midsemester presentation, programming the user interface, finished the arm component. |
| 8 | March 11 | Painted device, prepared for Human Subjects Testing, worked on user interface |
| 9 | March 18 | Worked on user interface and LED lights in pedals |
| 10 | March 25 | Worked on user interface, touched up paint job |
| 11 | April 1 | Worked on user interface, LED lights in pedals |
| 12 | April 8 | Human Subjects Testing at UW Hospital |
| 13 | April 22 | Created poster for Expo, presented at Engineering Expo (won first prize for small group category) |
| 14 | April 29 | Final Poster Presentation |
| 15 | May 6 | Meeting with advisor, submitting project to UConn for judging |
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Midsemester Presentation (Mar 9 2005, 10846 kb) |
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Bike Demonstration (Mar 10 2005, 14143 kb) |
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National Design Competition Proposal (Mar 15 2005, 43 kb) |
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PDS (Mar 15 2005, 14 kb) |
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Final Poster Presentation (Apr 29 2005, 134 kb) |
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Journal Article (May 4 2005, 2504 kb) |
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Final Paper (May 4 2005, 13227 kb) |
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Appendix E of final paper (May 4 2005, 470 kb) |
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Appendix F of final paper (May 4 2005, 220 kb) |
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Appendix G of final paper (May 4 2005, 331 kb) |
