Field Measurement of Running ImpactsClient: Bryan Heiderscheit, PhD, PTTeam Members: Feest (co-leader)Wanta (co-leader)Kudek (communications)Daehn (BSAC)Carlson (BWIG)April 13 to April 19, 2007Problem StatementDesign an instrument that measures the impacts of running using tibial acceleration data. The device should combine the use of accelerometers and gyroscopes, which will record data to an incorporated data logger. The device must be easily worn by the user, and the hardware should have the ability to do most of the data processing. This instrument will be used to diagnose stress fractures and other injuries related to running.Last Week’s Goals- Find good materials to use to attach accelerometer to leg- Find a belt/fanny pack to attach the data logger to the waist- Once accelerometer is received, start reverse engineering our own accelerometerSummary of Accomplishments- Group meeting to discuss design specificso Leg band to secure accelerometero Purchasing and modifying a clip or waist belt to hold the data loggero Materials and design of calibration deviceThis Week’s Goals- Buy materials for the tester and build- Buy materials for the leg band and sew- Continue looking into waist attachment for data logger- Set up a time to calibrate accelerometer in the client’s labProject difficulties- Products are not coming in from the UKActivities- Group meeting- Individual research on attachment systems- Amanda-2 hours- Chelsea-2 hours- Matt-2 hours- Lindsey-2 hours- Nicole-2 hoursExpenses- None to report so farTaskJan. February March April May26 2 9 16 23 2 9 16 23 30 6 13 20 27 4 11Product DevelopmentBackground researchDevelop design alternativesSelect final designOrder necessary equipmentBuild Final DesignTest PrototypePresentationsMidsemester PresentationFinal PresentationDeliverablesProgress ReportsMidsemester ReportFinal
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