Risks and Contingency Plans
The most significant risk right now is if our ordered PCB doesn’t work after being ordered because there may not be sufficient slack to redesign and order another PCB after receiving our V1. As such, we are spending substantial time verifying the PCB design before ordering it. Additionally, there are multiple test points on the boards in case hotfixes are required.
Design Changes
No changes to our design at this point.
Schedule
We remain on schedule.
Part A (Olina Zhang):
Our wand-based gesture detection and infrared control technology benefit public health, safety, and welfare in a variety of ways. Our technology eliminates the need for physical switches, which improves safety. It offers a touch-free interaction technique, which reduces the spread of viruses and impurities on frequently handled objects like light switches and TV remotes.This is ideal for persons with restricted mobility, disabilities, or the elderly, who may struggle with traditional remote-controlled devices. The technology allows people to easily control their surroundings with simple gestures, reducing the risk of falls or accidents caused by reaching for physical controls.
In terms of welfare, our product strives to improve people’s quality of life. We want to create a wand that is small, simple to use, and provides consistent results. Our technology provides convenience to a wide spectrum of consumers. This promotes independent living for people with physical disabilities and enhances comfort and usability in smart homes.
Part B (Nadia Palar):
The wand provides a unique and expressive experience for individuals to interact with their technological devices. The wand also gives individuals a way to interact with devices in a more meaningful way as well as express an interest in magic. One such social context in which this might be particularly of note is in the classroom, where the wand could be used to make lessons and engaging with educational material more interactive and appealing for some students.
Part C (Sharon Lai):
One of the primary economic considerations is the final cost of manufacturing the wand. The components involved—IMUs, IR transmitters, and CNN-powered systems—are becoming increasingly affordable due to advances in sensor technology, machine learning, and miniaturization. Our approach allows us to leverage these innovations to create a cost-effective and economically viable option for individuals looking for a new and more expressive way to interact with their technological devices.
