Interactive Digestive System Museum Exhibit
What
Worked on a team of students to develop a museum exhibit simulating the digestive system.
The exhibit featured an interactive element where users could simulate peristalsis by rhythmically contracting a glove, guiding a marker through a mock digestive system. As the marker advanced, it triggered the display of various information and images, providing a visual representation of the processes occurring along the way.
How
Used Laser-Cutting and woodworking to fabricate the display box.
Used FDM Printing to print custom components designed in Onshape to house bearings and support the control dowel.
Repurposed a CNC motor and Soldered electrical connections to easily control with a microcontroller.
Used Arduino to read sensor data and control motor movement.
Results
Fully functional exhibit was presented at a symposium open to students and faculty of the University.