Inventions to look for at ATLAS Expo Dec. 7

Published: Dec. 2, 2016

Expo is a showcase of more than 100 student projects in virtual reality, physical computing, mobile apps, human-computer interaction, design, information and communication technology for development, and more.

Taking place on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 5鈥�6:30 p.m., this lively event is free and open to the public. Here are just a few examples of the kinds of projects visitors will have a chance to explore. (Many more .)

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	Chill Out Carly Students:听Marla Bernstein and Carolyn Castanon Project: 听A teddy bear that offers encouraging and comforting words when hugged or squeezed. The furry friend is based on an MP3 Trigger Arduino board. 听
	Tesseract -听A Virtual Reality Exploration and Puzzle Game Students:听Rachel Robinson, Austin Holler, Cade Haley, Rebecca Robb Project:听Escape a maze of odd structures and winding bridges by exploring every surface 鈥攆loors, walls and ceilings鈥攐f the 3D environment where the rules of physics have been suspended. Having built the game in Unity, the team was able to experience and refine their project in ATLAS' brand new Mixed Reality Lab, using some of the best technology currently available.
	Tentacles of Light Students: Ariel Riggan and Sarah Wachter Project: A lamp that resembles a squid, providing fun and decorative lighting for children to enjoy. Wiggan and Wachter designed their lamp in Rhino and 3D printed it in the ATLAS BTU Lab.
	Low-Cost, Internet-Connected Water Quality Monitoring Unit Student: Fuji Robledo Project: A comprehensive monitoring system that records water quality data and transmits it to the cloud. With a pricetag less than one-fifth the cost of commercial systems, it has the potential to significantly improve water quality in Pakistan, where it is slated to be deployed, as well as elsewhere in the developing world.
	The Explanimated Textbook Student: Megan Leahy Project: An interactive textbook that outlines key functions of human physiology with dynamic content, including animations of biological processes, video and interactive graphics.
	Lampalarm Students: Mike Gough and Chandler Zastrow, Project: Using an Arduino and a variety of sensors and relays, Gough and Zastrow designed and coded the Lampalarm so it is switched on by any mobile phone alarm, so long as the phone is placed in a specific spot on the lamp. Snooze the alarm, and the light temporarily goes out.