The Center for Negative Carbon Emissions, or CNCE, currently manufactures sorbent packets manually, aiming to produce 100,000 packets for their next mechanical tree. However, their process takes about 8 hours to produce 100 packets. CNCE has enlisted the team to automate part of the process to increase production speed. The solution focuses on streamlining the…

The team is collaborating with ASU’s Center for Negative Carbon Emissions, or CNCE, a research facility focused on reducing and actively removing carbon emissions. CNCE, in partnership with Purolite, is developing a revolutionary solvent that absorbs carbon with minimal thermal energy input. To attract investment and customers, more data on the solvent’s long-term performance and…

This team, in collaboration with Boeing, is developing a modular Unmanned Aerial System Payload Release System to support firefighting operations. Designed to mount onto commercially available drones, this system enables precise deployment of fire-retardant materials over targeted areas. The project aims to create a modular, user-friendly and adaptable system that integrates with existing firefighting drone…

The team has partnered with Becton Dickinson to improve the manufacturing process of electrodes for the WaveLinQ EndoAVF System, a minimally invasive solution for creating arteriovenous fistulas in End-Stage Kidney Disease patients. The current manual forming method leads to inefficiencies, high scrap rates and scalability issues. The team is developing an automated wire-forming device that…

This team’s project, OptimEYES, is an intelligent tool status notification system designed to enhance safety and efficiency on automated construction sites. As the industry shifts toward machine-operated tasks, operators are still required to remain nearby to verify accuracy. OptimEYES addresses this challenge by attaching directly to construction tools and monitoring operational status; such as obstacle…

This project uses four load sensors to measure a vehicle’s total load weight. It compares the weight to a user-defined maximum and triggers a warning if the load nears or exceeds this limit. The system provides real-time feedback to prevent overloading, enhancing safety and longevity for transport vehicles. Sponsor

Axon faces challenges in ensuring their body-worn cameras meet the high audio standards required for effective law enforcement use. The current manual audio verification processes are time-consuming and inconsistent, potentially affecting the accuracy of recordings. Variations in audio quality across camera generations and manufacturing batches further complicate assessments. The team’s solution automates data capture, providing…

This team is working with Axon to improve police training simulations for better real-world readiness. Current training methods require extensive resources for special equipment and facilities, and classroom-based learning lacks real-world immersion. The team’s solution is a smart conductive device that attaches to any police accessory, tracking its movements in real-time through virtual reality. Built…

The solar industry faces challenges with hailstorm-damaged panels, as insurance companies are hesitant to insure them in hail-prone areas due to a lack of data on panel durability. Array Technologies has tasked the team with creating a device that replicates the impact of hail — varying in size, speed and angle — to test panel…

This team is collaborating with Array Technologies to create an automated power tool for installing solar panels. The current manual slide hammer is effective but can be strenuous and cumbersome. The team is developing a more efficient, automated tool to reduce effort and increase speed. Using a Skil auto hammer, which delivers rapid impacts to…