Attached is my senior thesis paper.
Month: March 2018
What did I do?
My name is Lam Ngo, usually known as the dude with long hair who is always late to class. Per my handy sidebar, I am a Computer Engineering major at Union College with a minor in Mathematics. This website is the public demonstration of my thesis research for my senior year at Union College, which was advised by Professor Cherrice Traver.
Brief Implementation Walkthrough
Below is an abridged description of my design and implementation. For the more detailed version, refer to my thesis report paper.
What is powered mobility and why is it important?
Powered mobility means the use of powered wheelchairs and ride-on toys, which run on electricity and provide efficient and autonomous mobility and body
support for individuals with limited ability to walk. The goals of these vehicles are to allow their users to move freely within their home and community, to maintain their safety and to conserve energy. Power mobility can enhance the quality of life by enabling occupation, improving self-esteem and facilitating social interaction.
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Hardware Design and Listings
The figure above is a block diagram detailing how all included electronic parts are connected.
The system can be broken down in into three main sub-functions, each of which attempts to meet a set of design specifications and requirements planned out by the customers over at the Center for Disability Services.
Design Requirements and Specifications
The figure above is a high (very high) level block diagram which illustrates the design requirements and constraints that define my project. Following the figure is a set of design specifications which were developed after a conversation with Mr. Luther and Mrs. Shemo from Langan Center for Disability services.
Project Poster
Attached is the poster I used to demonstrate my project.
Departmental Project Presentation
Attached is the powerpoint for my departmental project presentation.