Capstone Design - By Year
2019-2020
Algae Harvester and Dehydrator
Anaerobic Algae Digestor for Biogas Production
Articular cartilage smoother for arthroscopic surgeries
Augmented Reality at The University of Idaho
Big Brother Energy Monitoring System
Campus Facilities Load Shedding Design
Campus Facilities Microgrid Expansion
Debaling Agricultural Materials
Discount Megamind's Lowcost Electro Encephalogram(EEG)
Doubly-fed induction generator (DFIG)
FPGA Data Acquisition and Control
Goat stanchions for commercial milking
Industrial controls lab exercises
Insulation Measuring and Cutting Module
Lean Process Shellcase Induction Annealing
Liquid Cooling for Li-Ion Battery
Mechanical Engineering Machine Scheduler
Multi-rotor drone control system
NASA Suborbital Flight Communication and Fire Box
Park-It-CdA: Garage Sensor System over a Mesh Network
Plug and Play Home Energy Generation with Secure IoT control
Pocket Microscope Slide Scanner
Powdered Alloy Packing System for Additive Manufacturing
Power electronic circuit containing a hardware Trojan
Power Distribution Network (Transactive)
Power Lab Motor Design and Experiment
PRESS Button Cycler Enhancements
Realistic Network Modeling Using Minetest
Rear Driven Snowmobile for CSC
Speech Therapy Application 2019-2020
Spin It To Win It – Portable Charger And Game Controller
Supercharged KTM Engine for Snowmobile
Synthesized robotic manufacturing cell
Testbed for Generator Torque Oscillations
UI Marching Band Mobility Platform
2018-2019
3 Axis Center of Gravity Measurement Device
Advanced COM Device - NASA AMES
Aerodynamic Jump and Bullet Stability
Aerodynamic Study of Bulk Commodity Tractor Trailers - Western Trailer
An-Gels of Insulation - Dr. Behnaz Rezaie
Antikythera Planetary Prediction Mechanism
App Controlled Poinsettia Covering System
App Controlled Poinsettia Covering System - Plant Soil Science Club
Assistive Technologies Shirt Instrumentation - Dr. Joel Perry
Atmospheric Microbial Sampling System
Autoclave Upgrade_for Corrosion Fatigue Testing
Automated Biochar Injection System
Autonomous Vehicle Robotic Wheel Drive - Bastian Solutions
Bandbeesten: The Legacy Goes On - Lionel Hampton School of Music
Biochar Production System - Industrial Assessment Center, US DOE
Boeing Sidewall Lighting Installation - Boeing
Boeing Tubing Insulation Installation
Cerebrospinal Fluid Pump - NIML
Circuit Board Ejector Mechanism
Coffee Roaster Filtration System - Diedrich Roasters
Concentration and Storage of Solar Energy in Mining Facilities
Crop Strength Data Acquisition Device
Crumbler Head Temperature Sensor - Forest Concepts
D3-TIG - Dr. Michael Maughan
Data Acquisition System for Synchronous Generator Transient Performance
Discovery Center - Gesture controlled robot
Electric Forklift Battery Cooling
Electric Generator Modeling and Automatic Generation Controller - Avista Utilities
EMR Detection and Mitigation on the LSV2 - US Navy
Engine Test Cell Data Acquisition
Food Insecurity - College of Engineering
General Purpose Power Electronic Converter
Inconel Tubing Pre-Pullout - Boeing
Infection Prevention Urinary Catheter
INL - Grinder Water Circulation and Filtering System - Idaho National Laboratory
Interactive Telerobotics Exhibit - Discovery Center
IoT for Sustainability - Vishal Saxena
Liquid NanoTint Performance Evaluation
Low Cost Electroencephalogram (EEG)
ME 430 Experiment Design - Dr. Kamal Kumar
Mitigating Cyberattacks caused by Fast-Acting Hardware - Dr. Saied Hemati
Modeling and Measurement of Permittivity for Near Space Communications - Dr. Ata Zadehgol
NASA - Local Positioning System
NASA Ames Suborbital Flight Communication
Nightforce - Automated Thread Burnishing
Non-Wire Solutions to Traditional Power Grid Upgrades - Avista Utilities
Personality Analysis Using Machine Learning - Client Withheld
Photobioreactor for Microalgae Cultivation - College of Engineering
Portable Biodiesel Production System - Dr. Sarah Wu
Project ARM - Dr. Joel Perry
Project VERITAS - Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Robocodo - Dr. Joel Perry
Robotic Arm Manufacturing Cell - Boeing
Seasonal Free Cooling for University Data Center - University of Idaho Facilities
SEL Thermal Card Guide - Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories
Senior citizen monitoring system
Sightless Navigation and Perception (S.N.A.P) - Daniel Schneider
Smart City Water Sustainability
Solar panel array model for UI FESS development - Brian Peterson
Solar Roadways Feasibility Study
Solar roadways - Solar Roadways
Speech Therapy Application - Micron
System for Next-Gen Wireless Devices
TATER: Tamper Analysis via Transient Electromagnetic Response - Client Withheld
Tower Lights Animator v2 - Dr. Robert Rinker
Two-Stroke Exhaust System Design - UICSC
UI Cybersecurity Testbed for Power Systems
UI Steam Plant Combustion Input Measurement Systems - Scott Smith
UI Steam Plant Measurement Systems
UI Steam Turbines - Scott Smith
Universal Electric Airplane Tug
University Power Measurement and Planning
Vandal Forge Printer Software - Dr. Michael Maughan
Variable Speed Treadmill for Studying Neonatal Rats
Virtual Control System Network - Jessica Smith
Virtual Reality Tractor Simulation
Visual Depth and Velocity Mapping
Vocal Isolating and Amplifying Headphones - James Frenzel
VSC Fault Protection - Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories
Wireless Forklift Height Encoder - Hyster Yale Group
Wireless Tower of Lights - Dr. Robert Rinker
2017-2018
Non-Wire Solutions to Traditional Power Grid Upgrades - Avista Utilities
Advanced COM Device - NASA AMES
Aerodynamic Study of Bulk Commodity Tractor Trailers - Western Trailer
An-Gels of Insulation - Dr. Behnaz Rezaie
App Controlled Poinsettia Covering System - Plant Soil Science Club
Assistive Technologies Shirt Instrumentation - Dr. Joel Perry
Autonomous Vehicle Robotic Wheel Drive - Bastian Solutions
Bandbeesten: The Legacy Goes On - Lionel Hampton School of Music
Biochar Production System - Industrial Assessment Center, US DOE
Boeing Sidewall Lighting Installation - Boeing
Cerebrospinal Fluid Pump - NIML
Coffee Roaster Filtration System - Diedrich Roasters
Crumbler Head Temperature Sensor - Forest Concepts
D3-TIG - Dr. Michael Maughan
Electric Generator Modeling and Automatic Generation Controller - Avista Utilities
EMR Detection and Mitigation on the LSV2 - US Navy
Food Insecurity - College of Engineering
Inconel Tubing Pre-Pullout - Boeing
INL - Grinder Water Circulation and Filtering System - Idaho National Laboratory
Interactive Telerobotics Exhibit - Discovery Center
IoT for Sustainability - Vishal Saxena
ME 430 Experiment Design - Dr. Kamal Kumar
Mitigating Cyberattacks caused by Fast-Acting Hardware - Dr. Saied Hemati
Modeling and Measurement of Permittivity for Near Space Communications - Dr. Ata Zadehgol
Personality Analysis Using Machine Learning - Client Withheld
Photobioreactor for Microalgae Cultivation - College of Engineering
Portable Biodiesel Production System - Dr. Sarah Wu
Project ARM - Dr. Joel Perry
Project VERITAS - Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Robocodo - Dr. Joel Perry
Robotic Arm Manufacturing Cell - Boeing
Seasonal Free Cooling for University Data Center - University of Idaho Facilities
SEL Thermal Card Guide - Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories
Sightless Navigation and Perception (S.N.A.P) - Daniel Schneider
Solar panel array model for UI FESS development - Brian Peterson
Solar roadways - Solar Roadways
Speech Therapy Application - Micron
TATER: Tamper Analysis via Transient Electromagnetic Response - Client Withheld
Tower Lights Animator v2 - Dr. Robert Rinker
Two-Stroke Exhaust System Design - UICSC
UI Steam Plant Combustion Input Measurement Systems - Scott Smith
UI Steam Turbines - Scott Smith
Vandal Forge Printer Software - Dr. Michael Maughan
Virtual Control System Network - Jessica Smith
Vocal Isolating and Amplifying Headphones - James Frenzel
VSC Fault Protection - Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories
Wireless Forklift Height Encoder - Hyster Yale Group
Wireless Tower of Lights - Dr. Robert Rinker
2016-2017
3D Printing for Metal Components - Dr. Michael Maughan
Aquatic Weed Removal - Arboretum Associates
Automated Burnishing Machine - Night Force Optics
Automated Work Cell - Boeing
Avista Microgrid Automatic Generator Controller - Avista Utilities
Bandbeesten: The Legacy Continues - Lionel Hampton School of Music
Battery Ultracharger – Dr. Herbert Hess
Biological Stiffness Measurement - Dr. Bryn Martin and Dr. Michael Maughan
Clean Snowmobile Challenge Muffler - UICSC
Device Finder - HP
Drain Pan Welding Jig - Colmac Coil
Flue Gas Energy Recovery - UI Facilities
Flywheel Control and Monitoring (FlyCAM) – Dr. Herbert Hess and Dr. Michael Santora
Freely Reaped Electromagnetic Energy (FREE) 2016-2017 - UI Sustainability Center
GD&T for Reverse Engineering - Wagstaff
General Power Converter Startup - US Navy
Grid Defender - The Grid Defender
Honda Engine Repackaging 2016 - Dr. Edwin Odom
Interactive Kiosk for College of Engineering - Rob Patton
Iridium 9523 Satellite Modem Development Platform - NASA Ames Research Center
Lunar Flywheel Controls System - NASA and Dr. Herbert Hess
Lunar Flywheel Energy Storage System - NASA and DR. Christine Berven
Micro Capacitive Sensor - Dr. Ay and Dr. Soumya K. Srivastava
North Campus Chiller - University of Idaho Facilities
Sediment Cleaning of Water Tanks - UI Facilities
Seed Storage Tube - Idaho Bean Commission
Sight Impaired Mobility Assistance - Daniel Schneider
Silicide Coating for Aerospace Parts - ATI Specialty Alloys and Compounds
Single cylinder engine design and optimization - ESTECO Academy
Snare Drum Notator - Spencer Martin
Solar Road Energy Recovery - Dr. Herbert Hess
Sorting of Titanium Fittings - Boeing
Spokane Microgrid Distributed Generation and Storage - Avista Utilities
Technology Readiness Tracker - Dr. Greg Donahoe
Tendon Strain Apparatus - Dr. Nathan Schiele
Turn to Turn Fault Detection for Air Core Reactors - Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories
Trunk Bending Apparatus - Dr. Rajal Cohen
Unified Liquid Cooling Heat Solution - US Navy
Visual and Profilometric Fuel Rod Inspection - Idaho National Laboratories
Wearable Mobile Arm Support - University of Idaho
2015-2016
Adjustable Governor for Synchronous Generator - Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories
Airport Battery Charger - Dr. Herbert Hess
Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Sensor Processing - CISR
Autonomous Robots - University of Idaho Computer Science Department
Bandbeesten Legacy - Lionel Hampton School of Music
Biodiesel Reactor Modifications - University of Idaho Agricultural Engineering Department
Boeing Wing Rib Workstation - Boeing
Desalinator - Vorsana, Inc.
Field Flashing Synchronous Generator - Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories
Flight Management and Data Acquisition System for a Dynamically Scaled Model Airplane - Quest Aircraft Company, LLC
Formula Hybrid Car (FHSAE) 2015-2016 - NIATT
Flywheel Energy Storage System - Dr. Herbert Hess
Impact Testing Device - Nightforce Optics
Integrated Rocket Ramjet - Dr. John Crepeau
Kickshot - Aziz Mahkani
Mapping Rabbit Burrows 2015 - Dr. Janet Rachlow
NAVSEA Robosub Competition (2015-2016) - NAVSEA
Near Space Engineering - NASA Idaho Space Grant Consortium
Pedestrian Location and Assistance - Dr. Jim Frenzel
Persistence of Vision Machine - Dr. Robert Rinker
Poinsetta Greenhouse Device - University of Idaho College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Rehabilitation Training System - St. Luke's Rehabilitation Institute
Robotically Assisted Manufacturing Workcell - Boeing
Communications Network Design - Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories
Snowmobile Traction Control - Dr. Dan Cordon
Substation in a Box - Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories
Thermal Management for a High Efficiency Power Converter - Dr. Herbert Hess
Trunk Stiffness Bending Device - Dr. Rajal Cohen
Touchscreen Kiosk - Dean Larry Staufer
Tube Extraction Technology - Colmac Coil
Vorsana CO2 Scrubber - Vorsana
NEW Wastewater Treatment - University of Idaho Mechanical Engineering Department
Water Egress Simulator - United States Department of the Interior
Web-based_Security_Hardening - Daniel Conte de Leon
2014-2015
Alternative Drain Pan Defrost - Colmac Coil
Autonomous COTS Bots - University of Idaho Computer Science Department
BandBeesten Robotic Drumset - Lionel Hampton School of Music
Biodiesel Research Reactor - University of Idaho Agricultural Engineering Department
Continuous Traffic Detection - NIATT
DFIG Wind Turbine Modeling and Fault Protection - Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories
Diedrich IR-12 Series Roaster - Diedrich Manufacturing
Drone Mission Planning Software - Dr. Rinker
Dynamic Fish Manure Extractor System - Clear Springs Inc
Electronic Fuel Control for GE-T58 Gas Turbine - Burly Products
Ethtool Support for Microsoft Hyper-V - Microsoft Linux Integration Service
Excitation Control for a Synchronous Generator - Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories
Eye Medication Applicator - University of Idaho Mechanical Engineering Department
Formula Hybrid Car (FHSAE) 2014-2015 - NIATT
Fuel Rod Defect Detection - Idaho National Laboratory
Guided Parafoil System - NASA Ames
KickShot for Android - Aziz Mahkani
Integrated Rocket Ramjet (IRR): Team Rocket - Dr. John Crepeau
LED Display 2014-2015 - Dr. Robert Rinker
LED Video Player - Dr. Robert Rinker
Mapping Rabbit Burrows - Dr. Janet Rachlow
NAVSEA Robosub Competition - NAVSEA
Next Gen FHSAE Engine - University of Idaho Mechanical Engineering Department
Orchard Harvesting and Pruning Platform - Rumble Orchards
Rain Gauge Retrofit - USDA Forestry Service
Rehabilitation Training Software - Tecnalia
Robotic Arm Rehabilitation Device - Tecnalia
Small Engines Research Facility - University of Idaho Mechanical Engineering Department
South Campus Chiller - University of Idaho Facilites
Switching LiPo Battery Charger - Dr. Robert Rinker
TAPS: Touch-Based Adaptive Predictive Screen - Esterline
Team New Perspective - Digital Camera Control System - NIATT
Tensegrity Internal Actuation - NASA
Tower Lights Animator - DR. Robert Rinker
UICSC Efficient Turbocharged Two-Stroke Engine - NIATT
Unicon Development - Unicorn Development
Vandal Hybrid Racing - NIATT
2013-2014
AMPS Communication - Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories
Band-Beesten 2014 - Lionel Hampton School of Music
Band-Beesten rolling drum set - Lionel Hampton School of Music
Bassoon Fingering Finder (BFF) - Dr. Susan Hess
Bolster Rivet Press - Buck Knives
Cleanroom Roomba - Revalesio
Continuous Traffic Detection - NIATT
CSC rear drive - NIATT
Dynamic Fish Pond Cleaning System - Clear Springs Inc.
Ethanol Fermenter - Fostails BioSystems
FHSAE Voltz N Boltz - NIATT
FETCH - University of Idaho College of Natural Resources
Geothermal heat pump - Monastery of St. Gertrude
High Tunnel Green House - University of Idaho Extension
Hotstart Thermocycler - Hotstart Engine Heating
KickShot - Aziz Mahkani
KickShot for Android - Aziz Mahkani
LED Animation - Dr. Robert Rinker
LED Video Player - Dr. Robert Rinker
Multiple LiPo Battery Charger - Dr. Robert Rinker
NIATT Formula Electric Vehicle Powertrain Team - NIATT
Orchard Picker Positioning Platform - Rumble Orchards
Prosthetic Liner Donning Device - University of Idaho Agricultural Engineering Department
Robosub - NAVSEA
Robotic Arm Assist - Tecnalia
Robotic Workstation - University of Idaho College of Engineering
Security Enhanced Mobile Operating System (SEMOS) - Tungsten Industries, LLC
SEL Power System Model - Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories
Signature Clock - University of Idaho Mechanical Engineering Department
Small Satellite Technology - NASA Jet Propulsion Labratory
Solar Water Filtration System - Orphans to Ambassadors
Solder Joint Reliability - Micron Technology
Team EV - NIATT
Tensegrity payload protection - NASA
Tower Power - University of Idaho Association for Computing Machinery
UI Cogeneration Turbine - University of Idaho Facilities
YMCA Renewables - YMCA
Wildfire temperature probe - USDA Forestry Service
2012-2013
Formula Hybrid - NIATT
Pumpkin Cannon - University of Idaho Agricultural Engineering Department
Doubly Fed Induction Generator Test Beds - Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories
Bassoon Fingering App - Susan Hess
CALS Sandpoint Greenhouse - Sandpoint Urban Renewal Agency
Trout Streamside Incubator - Dr. Ed Galindo
Soccer Rules App - Aziz Mahkani
Ultra-affordable Rapid Prototyping Machine - Boeing
NASA Flywheel - NASA Glenn Research Center
NAVSEA Competition Mini-Sub - NAVSEA
Automated Case and Bullet Plate Filling - ATK
Prius PHEV Conversion - Dean Edwards
Buck Knives 110 pin setter - Buck Knives
Rotor Field Temperature Sensing - Avista
Pelton Wheel Instrumentation - University of Idaho Civil Engineering Department
Sustainable Energy for U-Idaho McCall Field Campus - University of Idaho College of Natural Resources
Digital Camera IC - Dr. Suat Ay
uALS - VLSI Sensors Research Group
Automated Circuit Testing - Biketronics
Dam Power - Avista
2011-2012
Intelligent Chess Board - Greg Vanderford, GL Design Associates
MCP Nanoscale IC Development - Suat Ay
Panel Antenna - SEL
Integrating Prioritized Audio Signals - Biketronics
Power Management Chip - Suat Ay
Battery Rejuvenator Characterizer - US Navy, Acoustic Research Detachment
Miniature Automated Shock Testing Apparatus - SANDIA National Laboratories
Solar Powered Refrigerator - Mark Hall
Phase Shifting Transformer Tap Changer - SEL
Flywheel Energy Storage System for Lunar Colonization - Joe Law, University of Idaho
A pH Based Biosensor for Detection of Glycerides in Biodiesel - Dev Shresthra
Pumpkin Cannon - University of Idaho Agriculture Department
Transition for Precision Seed Planting - IO Dupont
Tensegrity Robot - NASA RLEP
Magnum Shear Experiment and Redesign for Bullet Tools - Bullet Tools
Plug In Hybrid Electric Vehicle - Dean Edwards
Rear Drive Snowmobile - NIATT
Simple Storage Service Proxy - Institute for Bioinformatics and Evolutionary Studies, University of Idaho
Bassoon Fingering Finder - Susan Hess
Idaho Cost and Budget Management - Idaho Department of Health/Welfare
Long Lake Dam Modeling and Redesign of Sub-Station Power Service - Avista
Marching Band Mobile Drum Set - UI Music Departmen
Analog Gauge with Digital Display - Biketronics
Weather Station - Idaho Power
Web Interface for Scientific Data Management - Alex Fremier, College of Natural Resources, University of Idaho
Data Acquisition on Mobile Devices Using Non-Standard Transfer Methods - Decagon Devices, Inc.
Experimental Brayton Cycle for Space Application - INL, Center for Nuclear Space Research
I²C Interfaced Controller for Configuring and Reading Data from an Ambient Light Sensor - Suat Ay
2010-2011
Harley Engine Control Unit - Biketronics, Inc.
Flywheel Energy Storage for Lunar Colonization - NASA
Scooter with regenerative braking - Dr. Greg Donohoe, UI
Hybrid electric formula car - Dr. Edwin Odom, UI
Thermopile test fixture - Dr. Scott Whalen, Sandia National Laboratories
Mars hopper exploration vehicle - INL & Dr. Steve Howe, CSNR
Hybrid Range Extender - Dr. Dean Edwards, UI
Robotic Tensegrity Unit - NASA
Timber Grading Mechanism - Dr. Tom Gorman, UI
Aerospace Materials Engraving - Boeing
Fluid Chiller and Control System - Intel
Visualization of Fault Locations - Idaho Power
Microprocessor Development System - Dr. Richard Wall, UI
SBOE Document Search Tool - State Board of Education
AESD Auxiliary DC Micorgrid - Navy at Bayview
Titan Rain Detector - NASA
PCEI Energy Study and Conservation - PCEI
Hull Adherence Testing Mechanism - MillerCoors
Clean Snowmobile - Exhaust Gas Trap - Dr. Karen DenBraven, UI
Clean Snowmobile - Muffler - Dr. Karen DenBraven, UI
Removal of Salt from Electrorefiner - INL
2009-2010
Configurable Motorcycle Engine Controller - Biketronics, Inc.
Multi-generator Power Management System - SEL
Taylor Ranch Power System Expansion - College of Natural Resources
Wind Farm Collector Protection and Control - Power Engineers
Foliar Sampling Device - Mark Coleman, CNR
Tie Down Rack Finishing - Mac’s Custom Tie Downs
Kendrick Pool Heating - Kendrick, ID
AUV Battery Charging & Propulsion - Bayview
Electronic Bike Shifter - Randall Keeney
Test apparatus for munitions primers - Mark VonLindern, ATK
Phase shifting transformer - John Finley, SEL
UI compost design - Darin Saul, UI
NASA lunar rover inductive charging - Dr. David Atkinson, ISGC
Golf course irrigation - Grangeville
Clean snowmobile exhaust valve control system - NIATT
Reed Forming Machine - Dr. Tom Hess
Wideband, High-Power VHF Circulator - Dr. Ken Noren & Dr. Jeffery Young
Hybrid Powertrain - NIATT
Power Boost Kick Scooter - Dr. Greg Donohoe
Wildlife Surveillance Instrumentation - Dr. Kerri Vierling, UI
High temperature soil probe - Dr. Peter Robichaud, USDA
Graphite dust production system - Dr. Karl Rink & Dr. Akira Tokuhiro, UI
AUV - Dr. Dean Edwards, UI
Boiling water test loop - Dr. Akira Tokuhiro, UI
LSV2 Autonomous Charger - Dr. Herb Hess, UI
2008-2009
Motorcycle Stereo Amplifier - Biketronics, Inc.
Data Acquisition System and Data Management - Navy ARD
Thumbprint Ignition System - Biketronics, Inc.
SEL-2411 Automated Crosswalk - SEL
Spar Mill Workholder - Boeing
Dillution Tunnel - NIATT
Sand Slurry Pump - Blue Water Technologies
Ballistic Test Fixture - ATK
Prototype Hybrid drivetrain - NIATT
Multi-Touch Control Surface - Advanced Input Systems
Electric Vehicle Impact on the Electric Grid - Idaho Power
OLTC - SEL
Open Architecture Robot - College of Engineering, University of Idaho
Test Fixture to Measure Ski Boot Forces - Dr. Jeff Seegmiller, University of Idaho
Multicore security - Raytheon
Tractor Pull - Biological & Agricultural Eng, University of Idaho
El Salvador Water Project- Dr. Jan Boll, University of Idaho
Re-entry Probe - NASA Ames
RLEP Instrument Launcher - NASA
Active Cold Trap - Dr. Akira Tokuhiro, Univeristy of Idaho
Sand Motion Monitor - Blue Water Technologie
LSV2 Battery Charger Control - Navy ARD
Formula Car - Mechanical Engineering Department
Pressure Vessel Cleaning - Autoliv
Orbital Debris Detection System - NASA Ames
Setpoint Block - Boeing
Remote Controlled Pesticide Application - Dr. Don Morishita, University of Idaho
Salt Removal - INL
2007-2008
Deer & Elk Automated Deterrent System - Idaho Fish and Game
Nanopositioning Drive Project - Manning Applied Technology
Voice Recognition Hardware Development - EsterLine
Fuel Cell to Battery Powered DC System Interface - Navy ARD
Space Elevator - CoEngr
Transformer Faults and Inrush - SEL
Wireless Thermal Protection - NASA
Sediment Trap - Center for Ecohydraulics Research
Hot Cell Manipulation Equipment - INL
Rain Chamber - Itron
Non-Prehensile Lunar Manipulator - RLEP/NASA
FSAE Vehicle - ME Department
Outboard Emissions Clean-up - BRP
Potato waste conditioning for biodiesel fuel production - Simplot
Sanitary Gate Design - Key Technologies
Soil Compactor/Dehydrator - Potting Shed Creations
Educational Robot - EE Department
2006-2007
Vandal Racing - UI College of Engineering and Local Sponsors
Robotic Lunar Exploration - NASA
Knife Sharpener Fixture - Simplot
High Velocity Descent Probe - NASA
Transformer Testing Station - Norman Fischer
Next Generation Traffic Controller - NIATT
Wireless Thermal Protection System - NASA
Fan Test Facility - Intel
Maritime Energy Management System - ONR
Hybrid HMMWV Alternator - ONR
Water Filter for the Maasai - Eric Morris
Tractor Pull Competition - College of Engineering
Infant Sleep Monitor - INL
Fuel Rod Spacer Removal System - INL
Rover Nocturnal Visual System - JPL
Fertilizer Placement - U.S. Department of Agriculture
HMMWV Battery System - ONR
EHV Substation 2nd DC Source - Idaho Power
Updated Action for Borah West - Idaho Power
Conference Speaker Timing System - Western Protective Relay Conference
Distribution Harmonic Mitigation - Idaho Power
Lithium-Ion Battery Charger - U.S. Marine Corps
Selective Ground Fault Protection - Relay Application Innovation
Crystal Measurment System - Cypress
Adolescent Leg Strength Test Fixture - Kathy Browder
Microchannel Manufacturing and Testing - NCIIA
2005-2006
Refrigerator Latch and Hinge - Premco, Inc
Direct Drive - NIATT – Clean Snowmobile Competition
Vandals Racing FSAE Team - UI College of Engineering and Local Sponsors
Interferometer Alignment - Manning Applied Technologies
Feedhorn Alignment - UI Electrical and Computer Engineering Dept.
FSAE Wireless Telemetry System - UI College of Engineering and Local Sponsors
Electrosurgical Test Apparatus - Arthrocare Corporation
Water Treatment Sensing and Control - Blue Water Technologies
Hybrid Development - ONR
Sensor Positioning Equipment - Center for EcoHydralics Research
Impact Testing Equipment - Itron
Optimization of Small Aircraft Tug - Dan Holmes
Venus Descent Probe - NASA
Neural Forearm Simulator - Terry Soule
Probe Pointing & Control - NASA
Differential Serial Communications - CAMBR and NASA
Traffic Controller Customization - NIATT
Infrared Paper Dryer - Potlatch
Snowmobile Intake System - NIATT – Clean Snowmobile Competition
Portable Biofilter - Eric Morris
Semi-Continuous Product Removal - Idaho National Laboratory
Spray Coolant Test Equipment - Isothermal Research Systems
2004-2005
Fuel Element Cutter
- Idaho National Laboratory
Two-Stroke Direct Injection - NIATT – Clean Snowmobile Competition
Automated Part Rejection System - Unicep Packaging Inc
Automated Platform for Airbag Folding - Autoliv
Miniaturization of 'Ear Talk' - NIOSH, Cincinnati, OH
Lifetest Apparatus for Surgical Electrodes - Arthrocare Corporation
Radio with Binary Phase Shift Modulation - Simply Test LLC
CSC Direct Drive - NIATT Clean Snowmobile Competition
Battery Power Dewpoint Sensor - Decagon Devices
Hybrid Hydraulic System for Garbage Trucks - NIATT
End Effector for Hot Cell - Bechtel
Filter Disassembly - Idaho National Labratory
Airbag Testing Platform - Takata
Electrical Load Leveler for Tractor-Trailers - NIATT
Lithium Ion Battery Charger - Itron
Reconfigurable Computing Platform - NASA GSFC
Reed Gouging Apparatus - UI Music Department
Low Power Wireless Sensor Network - CAMBR
Vision System for Inspecting Ammunition - ATK
Formula SAE Racecar Telemetry System - UI College of Engineering
Assembly-line workcell - UI Boise
High Voltage Discrete MOS Op Amp - Apex Microtechnology
Soil Temperature Meter - USDA
Small Scale Hydropower Optimization - John Law
2003-2004
Direct Injection for a Two-Stroke Engine - NIATT
Exhaust Gas Energy Recovery - Future Truck Competition
Life Cycle Test Machine - Itron
Spray Visualization System - Isothermal Systems Research (ISR)
Electrode Assembly Tool - Arthrocare Corporation
Electric Motor Assist System - NIATT – Future Truck Competition
4X4 Engagement Mechanism - NIATT – Future Truck Competition
Pick and Place Mechanism - Boeing
2 Stroke Exhaust System - NIATT – Clean Snowmobile Competition
Fiber Stretching Mechanism - Manning Applied Technology
Moth Egg Seperator - UI Aquaculture Center
Waste Can Cutter - West
Position and Communication System - NCIAA
Touch Screen Testing System - Advanced Input Devices
Air Bag Folding System - Autoliv ASP
Mechanical Seal and Leak Down Detection - Bechtel National
2002-2003
Electronic Life Cycle Test Machine - Itron
Waste Can Cutter - West
Vandals Racing FSAE Team - UI College of Engineering and Local Sponsors
Exhaust Gas Emissions Reduction - Future Truck
Adjustable Joggle Die Set - Avcorp
Radioactive Waste Filter Cruncher - West
Basson Reed Gouger - UI Music Department
Three Axis CNC Router - Triumph Composites
Arthroscopic Debriding and Resecting Tool - Stryker Endoscopy
Flat Part Manipulator - Boeing
Pneumatic Wrench - Autoliv
Motionless Joystick - Advanced Input Devices
Waste Cylinder Geometry Verification - Bechtel National
Truck Emergency Braking System - Autoliv
Integration of Controls into a LoDrill - Bay Shore Systems
2001-2002
Mandrel Handling Machine - Boeing
Hybrid-Electric Vehicle Climate Control - NIATT
Engine Cold Chamber - NIATT
Hot Chamber Rapid Insertion Port - West
ACL Tensioning Device - Stryker Endoscopy
File System Endurance Tester - Kimball International
Office Divider Frame Assembler - Kimball International
Reed Profiling Machine - UI Music Department
2000-2001
Esophageal Catheter Balloon Fabrication - Stryker Endoscopy
Laser Etching Placement Table - Stryker Endoscopy
Modified Blanking Process - Boeing
Small Transfer Lock - West
Core Boring Device - West
Ingot Extraction Process - West
FTIR Emissions Test Bench - NIATT
Alternate Fuel Mixing Station - NIATT
PCB Assembly Fixture - Jabil Electronics
Automated Processor Handling - Intel
Sewer Piping Regulator - City of Boise
Lockrod Cut-to-length Station - Kimball International
Encoder Disk Extracting Station - Encoder Products
Shoulder Rehabilitation Machine - Dr. Swain M.D., Nampa, ID
CMP Flow Visualization - Micron Technology
1999-2000
Bike Shelter - UI Facilities and City of Moscow
Handcycle for Handicapped Rider - Tim Dahmen
Corrosion Testing Apparatus - Albertsons
Nuclear Fuel Pin Separator - West
Centripetal Demister - West
Portable Wind Tunnel - Idaho Space Grant Consortium
APU for Future Truck - Future Truck
High Speed Gear Reduction System for Future Truck - Future Truck
Motor/Controller for Future Truck - Future Truck
Engraving System for Endoscopes - Stryker Endoscopy
Lens Cleaning Station - Stryker Endoscopy
Home Windpower System - Deb McKinnon & Tom Orway
Remote Controlled Underwater Camera - ID Department of Fish and Game
1998-1999
Accelerated Pressure Roller Wear Apparatus - Hewlett Packard
Optical Inspection Fixture - Stryker Endoscopy
Resin Injection and Curing System - Stryker Endoscopy
Small Engine Test Stand - NIATT
Hybrid Bicycle - NIATT
Van Conversion For Alternative Fuel - NIATT
Brake Test Apparatus - Brake Guard Inc.
Ceramic Printing Equipment - Litehouse Custom Printing
CNC Kit Refinement - LCF Enterprises
Earthquake Simulator - The Discovery Center of Idaho
Wood Lamination Machine - Elkhorn Archery
All Terrain Wheelchair - Tim Dahmen
Underwater Camera System - Idaho Department of Fish and Game
1997-1998
Optical Fiber Packing Fixture - Stryker Endoscopy
Optical Alignment Station - Stryker Endoscopy
PC Fan Test Facility - Hewlett Packard
Electrostatic Levitator - UI Mechanical Engineering Department
Wood Lamination Machine - Elkhorn Archery
Mini-Test Frame - UI Mechanical Engineering Laboratory Program
Snowmobile Muffler Design - Precision Performance Products
Material Inspection Station - Sandvik Special Metals Corp.
Instrumented Refrigeration Workstation - CATS
Rain Simulator - USDA, Boise
Nebulizer for Post-Harvest Potato Treatment - Kimberly Research Center
CNC Kit Design - LCF Enterprises
1996-1997
Accelerated Pick Roller Wear Apparatus - Hewlett Packard
Hybrid Electric Vehicle Control System - NIATT
Bioreactor Heat Exchanger - NewBio, Inc.
Culvert Straightener - Idaho Technology Transfer Center
Raceway Waste Recovery System - UI Aqua Research Institute
Fiber Optics Loading Fixture - Stryker Endoscopy
High Speed Clutch - Odenthal Manufacturing
Fountain Design - UI Architecture Department
Pull-up Machine - UI Mechanical Engineering Department
Optical Lens Alignment Fixture - Stryker Endoscopy
Impact Light Design - Daniel Woodhead Company
Log Loader Joint Design - Pierce Pacific Manufacturing, Inc.