ZOO Final Presentation

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ZOO Final Presentation

• December 13, 2007

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Project Partner

• Colombian Park Zoo here in Lafayette
• Goals
• Community Involvement
• Educational Outreach
• Conservation of Animals
• Recently Reopened after Remodeling
• Looking to EPICS to help Achieve Goals
• 5 Current Projects

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Primate Biscuit Dispenser Group

• Robert Klein Senior, ME
• Zach Leeke Freshman, MET
• Jenni Morsches Freshman, FE
• Melissa Hain Junior, ECE
• Mike Gasser Junior, ECE

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Primate Biscuit Dispenser Goals

• Entertain Primate
• Push Button Lights
• Test Intelligence
• Follow Sequences
• Allow Observation
• Allow Patrons to Watch
• Give Rewards
• Dispense Biscuits

Food storage
Primate
Interaction/Circuit
Trough
Dispenser
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Primate Interaction

• Four Pushbutton Lights
• Light Up in Random Sequences
• Different Settings for Different Primates

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Future Work

• Program Microcontroller to run Lights and Motor
• Construct Case
• Build Motor Circuit
• Test Motor with Biscuits
• Estimated Delivery Late Fall 2008

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Animal EnrichmentGroup

• Corey Lane Junior, EE
• Joe Wootton Junior, ANSC
• Kayla Frame Junior, ANSC
• Teymour Tahan Sophomore, FE

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Animal Enrichment Goals

• Design safe, entertaining toys that will allow
  the animal to exhibit natural behavior.
• Improve mental stability of animals
• Keep animals physically fit
• Ease of use for staff
• Current project - Large boomer ball for the
  lynxes.

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Progress

• Last semesters conceptual design of a Lynx
  chaser track did not meet the Zoos criteria.
• Our alternatives included the possibility of a
  vibrating ball or laser light track.
• The zoo director recommended the vibrating ball
  for the lynx.
• Same focus as original project, but different
  approach towards goal.

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Conceptual Design
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Future Goals

• Design Specific Internal Aspects.
• Decide Appropriate Method for Stop/Start of Ball
  and Possible Displacement Sensor.
• Design a Product which can be Easily Reproduced
  for Other Animals.
• Estimated delivery date Spring 08

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Animal Bingo Group

• Ryan Adams, Sophomore, ME

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Project Specification Objective

• The bingo game is designed for children from
  kindergarten through third grade.
• The purpose is to educate children about the
  animals in a fun and exciting manner.
• The project should be safe for children, and it
  should be transportable.

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Game Play
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Game Cards and Rules
Rules

1. Take turns spinning the
dial 2. Wait patiently for the animal to light
up 3. Check to see if the animal is on your bingo
card, if it is put a rock on top of it. 4. If you
get 5 rocks in a row, stand up and shout
"BINGO!" (You win) 5. Do not eat the rocks, even
if you're hungry 6. Do not throw the rocks at
your friends and/or animals 7. No Cheating! The
teacher may be watching you. 8. Have Fun!
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Future Work

• Final game testing
• Complete deliver checklist
• Deliver project Next Semester

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Interactive Donation Box

• Rupa Subramanian, Senior, IE
• Ryan Scheidt, Junior, EE
• Evan Kahrig, Sophomore, ECE
• Ryan Adams, Sophomore, ME

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Purpose of Project

• Provide the zoo with a unique solution to their
  current donation box scenario
• More secure
• More attractive
• More modern
• Final Line Encourage patrons to donate!

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Project Design Current Proposal

• Features of the Design
• Advantages
• No Electronics
• Easy and quick to deliver
• Less materials
• Disadvantages
• Not as interactive

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Future Work

• Consider other design ideas
• Increase collaboration with project partner
• Plan out interactive components
• Estimated Delivery Late Fall 2008

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Animal Kiosk

• Evan Kahrig, Sophomore, ECE
• Mike Gasser, Junior, EE
• Robert Klein, Senior, ME

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Zoo Kiosk Goals

• Provide Information to Zoo Patrons
• Educate Guests on Zoo Animals
• Allow Donations to Support Zoo

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Software Demonstration

• General Information about the Zoo and the
  involvement of EPICS
• Animals at the Zoo and Where to Find Them
• Interactive Map of Zoo
• Allow Zoo to add Announcements
• Easily Updatable, Expandable, and User Friendly

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Future Plans

• Finish Construction on the Body
• Finish Program Updates
• Deliver Project to the Zoo Next Semester

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• Questions on any Projects?