Our objective is to move a spherical magnet in a circular trajectory while it is suspended in a soft gel. Why so specific and seemingly arbitrary? This is to demonstrate the potential applications of minimally invasive surgeries. In our demonstration, the soft gel is meant to simulate brain tissue, and the spherical magnet is meant to simulate a medical device. Our challenge lies in controlling its motion.
Monday, May 13, 2019
Week 6 Update
During week 6, the team made more strides towards their eventual goal. The team's motor control and image processing script were successfully integrated and can communicate with one another. The motor can now reliably spin at different speeds depending on the position of the magnet. This system now needs to be cleaned up and optimized for the best performance possible. The 3-D printed components are still waiting in queue to be printed. Full system integration and testing will begin during week 7. The team also made more batches of gel, which have yet to sit properly. Looking ahead, the team now has to polish and perfect the pieces as they come together in week 7.
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