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This week I had a concussion, as discussed with the instructors, so my ability to work on the project was very limited. Nonetheless I was still able to discuss the project with my group in class and complete tasks that didn’t involve extensive use of a computer screen. I designed the user interface for our iOS application that connects to our wearable and constantly transmits information from the wearable to a user’s headphones as depicted below. I additionally helped pick…

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What did you personally accomplish this week on the project? Give files or photos that demonstrate your progress. Prove to the reader that you put sufficient effort into the project over the course of the week (12+ hours). Ordered first round of parts. The URM37 Ultrasonic Sensor V5.0 (http://wiki.dfrobot.com/URM37_V5.0_Ultrasonic_Sensor_SKU_SEN0001_ Raspberry Pi ) and a Micro SD Card (https://amzn.to/2WXbS8G). The ultrasonic sensor was researched to have specification in our range of needs, but we are looking to test it properly ourselves…

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The Group What are the most significant risks that could jeopardize the success of the project? How are these risks being managed? What contingency plans are ready? The walker/runner’s movement is to violent for the sensors to gain accurate readings: We are working on a more secure way to mount the sensors, pi, and battery pack to the user. We are looking at a more secure lightweight chest harness design for the sensors that maximizes stability. Then a waist harness,…

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