This week, I primarily assisted my teammates with their research on the computer vision and physics simulation components of our project. After our weekly meeting with the professor and TA, we reassessed our hardware requirements and concluded that using a single-board computer, such as the Jetson Orin Nano or Raspberry Pi, is unnecessary. Since all computer vision and physics simulation tasks can be efficiently executed on our personal computers, we decided to prioritize algorithm development and address hardware needs as they arise.
In addition, I dedicated significant time to preparing the Design Review presentation and Written Design Review. This included drafting sketches for the mount that will hold the overhead camera above our pool table.
I am currently on schedule and will continue refining our design while assisting with implementation efforts in the coming weeks. Next week, I plan to order the necessary parts and begin building the mount, as well as order the camera, since the pool table will be delivered by then. My focus will shift toward constructing the system for our project in addition to supporting implementation efforts.