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Wonder Water Depth Sensor

Wonder Water Depth Sensor. the ANLC geekbots team 670 . Problem identification. People driving into washes Cars get stuck, and people drown. Innovative solution created by analyzing problem. Sources of information (please refer to research report page 2).

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Wonder Water Depth Sensor

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  1. Wonder Water Depth Sensor the ANLC geekbots team 670

  2. Problem identification • People driving into washes • Cars get stuck, and people drown. • Innovative solution created by analyzing problem

  3. Sources of information (please refer to research report page 2) • Collaborated with three experts • Dr. Rez, theoretical physicist on the pulse ultrasonic sensor. • Dr. Mushtag, Department of Transportation on pressure transducers in washes • One expert collaborate via email: • Mr. Kaminski, engineer on the theory of our product as a practical solution. • Websites and videos via Discovery Education

  4. Problem analysis • Collaboration with three experts in the field of water depth. • Research on news articles of people who got stuck driving through floods • Only preventative measures found was “stupid motorist law” and D.O.T. response team • Data was not conclusive on the number of deaths directly related to cars getting trapped in water while driving over road.

  5. Review existing solutions • No existing solution for determining depth of water in road and potential driving hazard warning system was found. • Other systems which use similar technology found in our depth sensor were: • Back up camera (for when in reverse) • A thermal camera that sees animals at night • A GPS unit. • Our team synthesized technology used for different applications to make the Wonder Water Sensor which include the GPS and pulse ultrasound sensor.

  6. Team solution: A two part system • GPS indicator of flood zones using department of transportation data • Pulse ultra sonic senor detecting the depth of the water • Connected to the car computer system

  7. Innovation • In 2006, the National Weather Service reported 59 deaths in the United States due to flash floods, the third highest in weather-related deaths, surpassed only by heat and tornadoes. • Fifty percent of flash flood fatalities occur when drivers try to cross flooded washes. • We have an early warning system for cars • It will save lives!

  8. Implementation • Retail cost would be approximately $250 • GPS=$85 • Long range sensor=$150

  9. Sharing • Parents at PTO • Phoenix Department of Transportation • ASU Department of Theoretical Physics • Internet Web page (www.realityeducation.com/geekbots) • Scottsdale Community College robotics team • Ford Factory Employee, Michigan

  10. Creativity • Used Infomercial as product delivery • We thought as there was no existing solution, we would create one, • Thus the Wonder Water depth sensor was born!

  11. Presentation effectiveness Umbrella hats to connect with flooding Skit on our product Power Point

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