Capstones
A student project
The ScoreWatch
The ScoreWatch is a wearable scoreboard system for real-time sports tracking. It features intuitive controls and Bluetooth syncing to manage score, fouls, and game flow. Designed for simplicity, it improves the speed and usability of game management. Video Research poster View the poster Sponsor Advisor John T. LewisBusiness Development DirENGR Business Engagement [email protected]
VR Training for SRP Distribution Personnel
This project develops a Virtual Reality (VR) training simulator to help Salt River Project (SRP) personnel better understand electrical distribution systems. The simulation creates an interactive environment where users can explore realistic equipment and observe how power flows from substations to residential and commercial customers. By improving visualization and accessibility, the system provides a safer…
Self Balancing Segway Style Robot
Design challenges and solutions of creating a load-carrying, autonomous self-balancing robot are explored. The design focuses on developing an easily reproducible platform that can be assembled by STEM-focused individuals. A secondary focus is maintaining a low barrier to entry through cost-effective design, making it accessible for students and stakeholders in diverse regions. Demo Day Zoom…
Renewable-Integrated Townhouse System
This project focuses on the electrical design of a new townhouse development with no existing infrastructure, requiring a complete system including primary extension, transformers, and secondary distribution. The developer’s objective was to implement a renewable-ready solution from day one, enabling future integration of distributed energy resources. Our goal was to evaluate whether a modern, integrated…
Real-Time Cooling Management System for Efficient Data Center Operation
We set out to build a dynamic cooling system controller to reduce power consumption in data center cooling. Video Research poster View the poster Sponsor Advisor Kory HedmanProfessorSchool of Electrical, Computer and Energy [email protected]
Future Power Solutions – 16 Psyche Power Simulator
The objective of our project is to research and create a simulation environment for various solar energy technologies in order to design a power system capable of providing consistent, reliable power to all spacecraft functions for future Psyche missions. Demo Day Zoom link: https://asu.zoom.us/j/87648585806 Video Research poster View the poster Sponsor NASA Psyche Mission Advisor…
Gall-O-Matic
The Gall-O-Matic is a high-pressure test system designed to measure friction and galling behavior between aerospace materials under realistic cold-working conditions. It captures normal force, tangential force, and displacement to compute coefficient of friction in real time using a custom sensing and data acquisition system. By enabling rapid, low-cost testing with small material samples, it…
Pressurized Water Reactor Simulation and Visualization
This project developed an interactive simulation and visualization of a pressurized water reactor (PWR) to help users understand nuclear power systems. It combines nuclear physics, thermal-hydraulic modeling, and programming into a user-friendly GUI that bridges the gap between basic educational tools and complex industry-grade simulators. Demo Day Zoom link: https://asu.zoom.us/j/5908841861 Video Research poster View the…
Sensing System for Leaf Respiration: Measuring Vital Signatures in Plants
The project oversees the design, prototyping, and implementation of an electrically-based sensing system for a leaf respiration tracking chamber. The system will be used for monitoring, collecting sensor data, and controlling a variety of environmental variables such as: temperature, CO2, humidity, VOCs, and photosynthetically active radiation. ★ Spring 2026 Palais Senior Design Prize nominee Video…
Dual Mode Smart Water Heating & Cooling System
This project aims to heat and cool water for use in apartment complexes in places that do not have centralized water systems. The system will utilize a microcontroller and an array of sensors to control and monitor the system to ensure proper functionality based on user input. Video Research poster View the poster Sponsor Advisor…