Industrial engineering students at the School of Engineering and their unusual inventions to make our lives a little easier.
Follow the Bouncing Ball
The fully automated soccer trainer shoots balls at players from different angles and at different speeds.
Risky Business
The drone spots dangerous driving behavior lurking on the roadways below and assesses risks to other drivers.
Just What the Doctor Ordered
The system detects and distinguishes three types of leg and foot ulcerations, alerting patient and doctor if there is a risk of an ulcer developing.
The Kid Is All Right
The smart infant car seat provides creature comforts for any traveling tot, from an automated feeder to music player to a health monitor controlled by an app.
Door Service
The robot doorman, remarkably human, ably performs duties as it recognizes strangers and apartment-dwellers alike while accepting package deliveries.
Blind Spot
The drone can lead a blind person through a multistory building, helping the person to avoid obstacles and minimize unnecessary walking.
Snack Attack
The snack-mix machine accepts customized orders via web or text, packages them, and stores them until delighted customers pick them up.
Support Group
The self-adjusting ergonomic smart chair reduces the risk of injury by monitoring back and shoulder posture to provide optimal support.
Bringing Holiday Cheer
The gift-wrapping machine wraps gift boxes of different sizes—and with paper that the customer selects.
Green Machine
The plant care system sows, fertilizes, waters, and even controls weeds, working in gardens of different sizes and shapes.
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