ECEE Demo Day

Our team will create a power solution for a hypothetical rover exploring the surface of the asteroid named Psyche. There are calculated and known surface and environmental conditions that are available to the team to use in their calculations for a power solution. Demo Day Zoom link: https://asu.zoom.us/j/88008635466 Video Research poster View the poster Sponsor…

This project models and designs a photovoltaic and battery system to support rover mobility on the surface of asteroid (16) Psyche. Using environmental data and system simulations, the team evaluated various power configurations and identified a feasible solution that avoids energy deficits. The final design supports consistent low-speed rover movement and offers a feasible foundation…

The focus of this project is to design a device that will serve as a modular power station that can harvest solar energy on the surface of 16-Psyche. The design will include a solar tracking mechanism and a charging mechanism for smaller science rovers. Demo Day Zoom link: https://asu.zoom.us/j/84925580760 Video Research poster View the poster…

This project supported the NASA Psyche Mission Team by designing a reliable and energy-efficient power system using Radioisotope Power Systems, or RPS, for baseline power and hydrogen fuel cells for peak demands and backup, ensuring uninterrupted functionality in extreme and uncertain environmental conditions. This is supplemented with a 3D model of the power system, as…

Our goal is to simulate a green-enriched white light at a wavelength between 520-540 nm that can alleviate light discomfort in patients experiencing photophobia. Photophobia refers to severe sensitivity to light. Video Research poster View the poster Sponsor Advisor James McDonaldProfessor of PracticeSchool of Electrical, Computer and Energy [email protected]

In response to the issues surrounding the accuracy of the Tempe Streetcar’s estimated time of arrival (ETA), this project seeks to enhance the streetcar’s reliability for Arizona State University students and faculty. The streetcar, which runs along ASU’s campus and Downtown Tempe, is critical for students, staff, and faculty who rely on it to reach…

The challenge addressed by this project is the lack of accessible, visual teaching tools for illustrating transformer concepts in educational environments. The objective is to develop two demonstration devices that translate abstract electromagnetic principles into observable, physical phenomena. It aims to teach core characteristics of transformers and power electronics to accrue interest in an underrepresented…

The HeadCount project aims to develop a robust and user-friendly system that can provide real-time estimates of the number of people in a given area. Our team developed a GUI capable of processing both pre-set and live images and video, and used a Raspberry Pi with a thermal sensor and regular camera sensor to help…

The Standalone Hybrid Audio Processing System is a device designed to provide musicians and sound engineers, both new and experienced with audio production, with a single platform containing a variety of effects for the user to manipulate incoming audio with. The system combines analog circuits with a digital signal processing controller to allow for a…

We’ve designed a smart control system for an electronically controlled window covering designed to aid the heating and cooling systems in existing homes. The system takes local weather data and combines that with sensor readings to determine the optimal control state. To aid the efficiency goal we have a power system that minimizes the need…

GridScout is a smart data collection and model creation tool for electric power distribution systems that allows for rapid in-field distribution network modeling during equipment installation and maintenance via a mobile device application operated by technicians and other utility personnel. Overall functionality of the application is achieved through means of cellular assisted geolocation, development of…

Simulate a grid environment using Grid2op python package that is dominated by a renewable power generation source and create a friendly HMI that can be used to monitor the variability of power generation which in turn will improve the reliability of the power grid. Demo Day Zoom link: https://asu.zoom.us/j/9167605334 Research poster View the poster Sponsor…

Our project is a robotic explorer prototype made for the hypothesized surface of the asteroid Psyche. The asteroid would be the closest example of a planetary core for us to study. The prototype was made to combat the low gravity and hypothesized metallic surface using embedded magnets in the tracked wheels.  Video Research poster View…

This project aims to use analog memristive chips to perform more efficient image recognition. However, conductance drift due to radiation greatly decreases its accuracy. By using techniques to compensate for drift and noise, we are able to improve its accuracy drastically for applications in space where radiation can be a problem. Video Research poster View…

QFOTONS is an investigation into reducing loss in photonic quantum systems for quantum communication, encryption and error correction. The approach is to improve upon quantum tomography schemes by reducing the number of measurements required to reconstruct a quantum state, saving time and compute power. QFOTONS demonstrates the improved tomography method using theoretical simulation in MATLAB…

Our project is the design of a light-weight, portable, solar PV system equipped with a battery that has a collapsing mechanism built in. This mechanism reduces the system’s profile, making it more streamlined in order to reduce the mechanical stress induced from high speed winds created by hurricanes, tornados and severe thunderstorms. Demo Day Zoom…

Our project involved designing a power system for a future hypothetical Psyche rover mission. Our goal was to create a reliable and economical power system solution for short duration scientific exploration missions on the surface of Psyche with potential for mission extension with its solar based generation system. Demo Day Zoom link: https://asu.zoom.us/j/86763236880 Video Research…

Our team designed an autonomous rover to navigate the rugged surfaces of the asteroid Psyche. From our research, it is expected that a rover on Psyche will face harsh conditions such as craters, rocks, and uneven surfaces that could hinder proper data collection. The goal of our project was to design a rover that is…

Our team has developed a power monitoring device for plug-in household items. The Power Quality Logger will allow any user to identify larger loads throughout the home and devices that are in need of repair or replacement. The device has been designed to upload and store power data including Voltage, Amperage, Frequency, THD, Power Factor,…

PoseiGuard is a wearable device intended for use by Freedivers. It measures the user’s SpO2 and heart rate levels, displays them on an LCD, and inflates a personal floatation device via a solenoid if the user’s vitals reach dangerous levels. Demo Day Zoom link: https://asu.zoom.us/j/82993294347 Video Research poster View the poster Sponsor Advisor Unknown person…

This project introduces a portable and cost-effective real-time sensing system that interfaces with the Nanobiotronix biosensor chip. Designed for applications in healthcare and environmental monitoring, it measures electrical resistance across 32 sensing channels. The core of the system involves a transimpedance amplifier network and a microcontroller that translates analog signals into resistance values. A user-friendly…

Design and manufacture a control system for a reconfigurable intelligent surface. This control system needs to operate the RIS using light in order to minimize signal disruption. Demo Day Zoom link: https://asu.zoom.us/j/86005768482 Video Research poster View the poster Sponsor Advisor Georgios TrichopoulosAssociate ProfessorSchool of Electrical, Computer and Energy [email protected]

Modern chip design is expensive and not very accessible to the general public. The goal of our capstone team is help make chip design more accessible by using and validating a cheap and/or open source workflow for chip design. Our work continues off the progress made by a previous capstone team by testing chips created…

Hydrocephalus is a neurological disorder characterized by an accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the brain, which leads to increased intracranial pressure. Our team was tasked with developing a non-invasive, real-time monitoring system that uses acoustic sensors to assess shunt valve functionality. The system listens for specific sound patterns generated by valve actuation and uses…

The goal of this project is to develop a reliable monitoring system for the PDMS duckbill valve, a prototype developed by an ASU research team, using a doppler sensor to directly capture ultrasound data from the implant and provide real-time insights on whether it is operating as intended. The project involves designing a method to…

This project aims to support utility companies and the communities they serve during emergency power outages in order to ensure that the next time major power sources go down for extended periods of time, the number of people who die as a result is reduced to zero. This goal was accomplished via a microgrid and…

The system includes battery sizing recommendations for providing “ride-through” power during outages, along with a protection and automation framework for managing power transitions. Key features include island detection, load shedding, generator synchronization and seamless restoration to the utility grid when power is restored. The proposed solution is designed to maintain uninterrupted power for critical lab…

Urine sensing diaper technology designed to reduce adult diaper dermatitis and other related conditions in memory care facilities. Additional functions are patient location and diaper usage tracking. Video Research poster View the poster Sponsor Advisor James AberleFaculty AssociateSchool of Electrical, Computer and Energy [email protected]

We created a meshed antenna to integrate into a solar panel. We focused on tuning the antenna and maximizing the transparency. We designed the antenna for 2.45 GHz. Demo Day Zoom link: https://asu.zoom.us/rec/share/hcfLzlIANJ8bbDTLA1JYsZv5-_OEzomXDrPHPOUjgWPY7POzCBV7YL8OIglgIpP2.Q2yAmf5s0_eC5IFh Research poster View the poster Sponsor Advisor Unknown person Arizona State [email protected]

This project explores the use of open-source tools to design, simulate, and prototype custom integrated circuits at low cost. An 8-bit SAR ADC and support circuitry were developed using Icarus Verilog, KiCad, Qspice, Arduino and Python. We aim to make chip development more accessible to students, researchers and small companies. Video Research poster View the…

Develop a High Frequency Electrochemical Capacitor (HF-EC) housed inside a compact, surface-mount package to support operation at high-frequencies and promote circuit miniaturization. The HF-EC is to have improved filtering for applications at line frequencies and replace the use of Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors, or AECs. These devices specifically target use cases in energy harvesting and filtering…

This project is primarily focused on the creation of a DC to DC converter that is able to utilize renewable energy from a photovoltaic system to create hydrogen through the process of electrolysis in a PEMWE. Research poster View the poster Sponsor Advisor Zhaoyang (Frank) FanProfessorSchool of Electrical, Computer and Energy [email protected]

A programmable metasurface, or PM, is an array of sub-wavelength, tunable radiating elements. A PM reflects an incident electromagnetic wave as a beam and can manipulate this beam electronically. Our team designed a high-speed programmable metasurface that can switch between beams fast enough to encode additional data, opening up a new realm of possibilities in…

Our team created a product that can help guide the visually impaired community through non-intrusive technology. Our product contains a camera, raspberry pi 5, 5v 4a lithium ion batteries, and 5 haptic motors. Using OpenCV and YOLOv12, Our teams device can identify potential hazards and can help guide the user to safety.  Video Research poster…

A gesture-controlled laparoscopic camera system that uses head movements for real-time, hands-free control, enhancing surgical precision and autonomy through machine learning and simulation tools. Demo Day Zoom link: https://asu.zoom.us/j/87337852784 Video Research poster View the poster Sponsor Advisor Chao Wang (Assoc Prof)Associate ProfessorSchool of Electrical, Computer and Energy [email protected]

Utilizing the advantages of an FPGA, our team has created an Atari 2600 hardware emulator. This emulator implements RTL/Verilog versions of each original chip in order to ensure that the project performs in the same way the original console did. With additional modules to modernize it for a modern display, the use of on-board features…

This project involves the design and implementation of a fault-tolerant, wireless energy harvester for a cardiac stimulator. The system uses RF energy at 2.4 GHz to power the implantable device which delivers controlled monophasic pulses for therapeutic stimulation. The redesign prioritizes fault tolerance, enabling the system to maintain continuous operation even in the presence of…

This project is an alternative to water treatment industry standard evaporation ponds that will condense the evaporation process into a small area using sophisticated motor controls and instrumentation.  Video Research poster View the poster Sponsor Advisor Unknown person Arizona State [email protected]

To develop means to bypass safety features that would otherwise prevent the vehicle from running. This device is intended for military/combat use situations. We successfully developed an Arduino based device which mimics an ECU on the vehicle’s controller area network (CAN Bus) to bypass the vehicle’s safety features. Video Research poster View the poster Sponsor…

We have performed analysis to enhance the reliability and stability of distribution grids integrating renewable energy resources. Demo Day Zoom link: https://asu.zoom.us/j/82132287276 Video Research poster View the poster Sponsor Advisor Amarsagar Reddy Ramapuram MatavalamAssistant ProfessorSchool of Electrical, Computer and Energy [email protected]

The project aims to develop a durable, biocompatible and reliable implant for monitoring intracranial pressure (ICP) and providing real-time therapeutic stimulation. This device is powered by wireless RF energy, removing the need for batteries or invasive surgeries, making it suitable for long-term use. Demo Day Zoom link: https://asu.zoom.us/j/81713317786 Video Research poster View the poster Sponsor…

Our project focuses on developing a proof-of-concept demonstration to examine how ambient temperatures impact solid-state electrolyte and lithium-ion batteries, emphasizing the promise of solid-state electrolytes as a dependable alternative to liquid electrolytes. This demonstration connects a solid-state lithium battery to a photovoltaic cell to simulate an energy harvesting and distribution system powering a small load…

The objective of this project is to make important biomedical sensing and testing more accessible to individuals. In doing so, the scope of this project is to create a device that is able to take the input from a biosensor chip and analyze the output signals on each of the sensing channels. An amplifier will…

Aerospace, medical imaging and military devices are regularly exposed to damaging ionizing radiation. This can lead to higher power consumption, device degradation and even device failure. To support radiation hardened design, this project aims to demonstrate laser-assisted device alteration (LADA) as a non-destructive technique for detecting interface trapped charges induced by exposure to gamma radiation. …

Design a system using our current mooring ball that would incorporate Bluetooth technology. This technology would release the pennant line when it detected the proper signal from our program on the users’ phone (Bluetooth handshake). When no signal is detected, the pennant line stays secure and is locked in place. Once the boater has completed…

Our team designed and fabricated a solar-powered cleaning system for residential rooftop panels. It requires no external power, relying solely on an independent solar panel and battery charging system. This system aims to maximize energy collection by removing dust and debris from hard to reach solar panels to enhance panel performance and longevity. Demo Day…

The objective of this project is to correctly detect significant gaseous concentrations of ammonia, an airborne pollutant which is toxic to organic life in large concentrations. The system will function autonomously to survey an outdoor area of interest and wirelessly transmit collected GPS and sensor data back to a Ground Control Station, or GCS. With…

Our project develops a 1D Self-consistent Schrödinger-Poisson solver to model nanoscale silicon devices addressing quantum effects in MOS capacitors, MOSFETs and SOI structures. This MATLAB-based tool, featuring a GUI, will enhance device design and optimization, with plans for NanoHub integration. Video Research poster View the poster Sponsor Advisor Dragica VasileskaProfessorSchool of Electrical, Computer and Energy…

Build an RC car that can drive in a straight line for 20 meters really fast. If the car veers to the left or right too much, the car needs to have a feedback system in place that steers it back to the center of the path until it reaches 20 meters. Demo Day Zoom…

The Amazon DeepRacer project demonstrates the capability of reinforcement learning as a method to develop an autonomous driving system. The objective of the project was to design, train, and evaluate a reinforcement learning model capable of successfully navigating the DeepRacer vehicle around the track in the shortest time possible. Our team used the DeepRacer console…

Wi-Fi is ubiquitous and secure Wi-Fi environments are necessary to prevent a wide range of potential harms to both the organizations who maintain a space and the people within that space. This project consists of the development of an autonomous, flexible and low cost system to detect all Wi-Fi access points within an area and…