This week, the team’s focus is on integrating the connections between each part of the system and building toward a fully functional demo.
Between the host-side software and the Pi Pico, Sida and Tatyana have produced an MVP using the RAW HID reports. The protocol remains to be tested for heaviers load and actual feature calls, but the basic communication is tested to be functional.
Between the Pi Pico and the Jetson, Sida has produced an MVP using a UART connection between the GPIO of the Pi Pico and the 40-pin expansion header of the Jetson.
On the hardware side, most components have arrived, but the PCB has been delayed and is now expected next week. Once the PCB is in hand, Leonard can start with the physical assembly. In the meantime, Leonard is working on the testing suite.
The team also completed the ethical considerations discussion this week, including a worst-case scenario analysis and red-teaming feedback from other teams. We will incorporate the feedback into our interim demo and final showcase.
Next Week: The primary focus will be on hardware and system assembly to bring all parts together for a full demo. We will have separate meetings of two members for the integration tasks.
Biggest open risk: Both the PCB delay and delays caused by personal situations have some impact on the overall progress. We are 2-3 days behind our schedule, but we will make up for it to build the demo.