Accomplishments
This week, I researched the hardware components for our project such as the single-board computer (SBC), camera, and LCD. My main responsibility was evaluating the Raspberry Pi as a potential system controller. During this process, I realized that the two microcontrollers (MCUs) in our original design were unnecessary, since I found no trouble in connecting both the camera and LCD directly to the SBC. I also identified an AI accelerator plug-in to better custom the Raspberry Pi with our needs. Meanwhile, one of my teammates researched the NVIDIA Jetson, and we plan to discuss both options with our advisors next week.
In addition, I researched treatment approaches for the four skin conditions we will analyze (acne, oiliness, wrinkles, and sunburn) by reviewing online resources and recommendations.
My work is here Week 4
Schedule
We are slightly behind schedule because our group wanted guidance on selecting the SBC and needed approval for our revised hardware plan (which removes the two MCUs). To ensure we can catch up quickly, my groupmate and I have researched both SBC options under consideration, along with the corresponding camera and LCD for each. With this groundwork completed, we expect to be back on track by early next week.
Next Week
Next week, we aim to finalize our parts list, get the updated diagram approved, and begin working on the communication protocols for the selected components. I plan to compile a list of relevant SDKs and draft an initial plan for how to implement them.