This week, we worked on the design review, refining the fake data generation algorithms, and beginning the fabrication of the glove system. Next week we need to give our design review presentation and so Rachel focused on putting together the slides, bringing up any questions for discussion regarding details in our proposed solution and testing plans and completing additional research on the performance of different ML algorithms. Also, since last week, our scope changed so that instead of sensing just 5 gestures, we are back to sensing the ASL signs for all letters in the alphabet. Stephanie worked on changing her data generation algorithm to include the ASL letters. She also experimented with different parameters, to see if different models would perform better than the default models given. Sophia made the necessary edits to the PCB and is planning to order the PCB by the end of the weekend. She also almost completed building the circuit on a perf board so that next week the team can start testing with the glove.
Next week, we will work on figuring how we are going to get the model to determine when a gesture starts and ends by doing more research on past projects. Sophia will also complete a preliminary fabrication of the glove by the end of the weekend so that we can begin working with real data streaming in from the sensors. Schedule wise, we are a little bit behind due to slow orders, however, we will have a prototype of the glove to work with which will allow us to make larger strides, despite not having the PCB. We are confident we can make up time in the schedule this upcoming week with the barrier of not having any sensors to use.