Project 2 - Get a Grip: System for Sterilizing Surgical Tools using Remote Sensing and Actuation 

In this project, our team designed a system for the secure transfer of a surgical instrument to an autoclave for sterilization. We did this by designing a computer program that is able to control the movement of a robotic arm and then specifically programming it to pick up and transfer a specific container for sterilization. Additionally, we designed and prototyped the container being used for transfer so that it would be able to securely hold a given surgical instrument and properly facilitate sterilization within the given constraints.

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Through this project, we were introduced to the principles of prototyping (i.e. 3D printing) and physical computing. We also had the chance to explore the Engineering Design Process particularly the preliminary stages regarding conceptual design.