Ahmad’s Status Report for 04/04/2026

Over the past week, I have been heavily focused on the UWB tracking system and its physical integration. Significant progress has been made through continued refinement, and I successfully mapped out the opera rehearsal room to support more accurate testing and tracking. From there, I concentrated on improving the code and debugging the system to ensure the highest level of accuracy possible. For instance, one of the key improvements was the addition of height calibration to the software implementation. This enhancement allows the AutoCam system to achieve considerably better accuracy in a wider range of situations, especially when tracking movement in a three dimensional space. This is vital when the height position of the anchors do not match the height of the node.  In addition, the AutoCam system has entered the final stages of hardware integration. This has involved wiring the motors, assembling the pulley system, and connecting the central Raspberry Pi processor. One key component is that a microusb port is broken on our motor controller. I was able to find a replacement part for the port and began soldering. We were also able to meet with the opera group, further surveying questions, issues, and movement. I took the opportunity to note their movements during the opera, which provided useful insights into blocking patterns, transitions, and the areas where the tracking system will need to respond effectively. These observations will help guide further calibration and camera movement tuning so that the AutoCam can better match real performance capabilities. With both the software and hardware coming together, the system is moving closer to a fully integrated and functional state. This next week we hope to have the full system operational to begin our final testing stages.