Next semester projects
This is supplemental information to our official website. Here, we provide information early, or a bit more information that may be of interest.
Semester start: Monday 17th August afternoon
See last semester projects here.
We are in planning and preparation mode, the projects will appear here when we have information.
01 (BioMed #1) Neuron activity monitoring
Understanding of non-invasive neuron activity and heart rate monitors, and synchronisation between electroencephalogram (EEG) and electrocardiogram (ECG) measurements using off-the-shelf components (SoCs) to build insights into cardiac and brain «loading» during different daily activities.
The team will first study the following concepts:
- waves emitted by the brain, including alpha and beta frequencies
- heart rate measurement theory
- power spectral density of ECG and EEG signals
The team will then use off-the-shelf components to design a compact wearable wireless system to provide visible «synchronised» indicators on a personal device of «brain effort» and «physical effort» as a person goes through different activities and moods.
Background: The team would ideally have combined background and/ or experience in biomedical / electronics / computer / mechatronic engineering and computer science
Supervisor: Professor Ali Muhtaroglu
02 (BioMed #2) Functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIR)
There are two different options for this project. Option a) aims to investigate the feasibility and performance of the Turbo-Satori real-time (Functional near-infrared spectroscopy) fNIRS analysis platform for online Brain–Computer Interface (BCI) and neurofeedback applications. The project will explore the integration of Turbo-Satori with fNIRS acquisition systems and evaluate its capabilities for real-time signal processing, neurofeedback visualization, and online brain-state classification.
Option b) focuses on the hardware-oriented implementation of offline EEG and fNIRS signal processing and classification methods for Brain–Computer Interface (BCI) applications. The main objective is to investigate efficient embedded or hardware-based approaches for processing neurophysiological data and performing classification of brain activity related to motor imagery, cognitive tasks, or user intention detection.
The students will choose a direction in collaboration with the supervisor.
Supervisor: Associate professor Haroon Khan
03 Biomimetic Octopus-Inspired Manipulator System
The goal of this project is to develop a biomimetic octopus-inspired robotic system, starting from a single engineered tentacle and scaling up to a full “body” with eight coordinated tentacles. Each tentacle should emulate key functional aspects of octopus arms such as compliance, multi-degree-of-freedom motion, and adaptable gripping.
A previous EPS-project has already made a prototype of a single arm. The report will be available for the students.
Most of the practical work should be planned to take place at the Makerspace, with a possibility of under-water testing at OceanLab. Students are responsible for coordinating access and scheduling both among themselves and in line with Makerspace availability.
Supervisor: Fikriye Kaya, phd
04 Wintegrate
Accelerating Maritime Decarbonization through Holistic Integration of Sail Technology into Onboard Ship Systems.
Connected to to previous EPS-projects from OceanLab-research group.
Supervisor: Prof. Vahid Hassani
05 Automated mail handling system
FormFlow is a decentralised company with 10 employees. They have an address in a business park, but no physical office. Parts of its business require customers to submit paper forms by post in standard B4 and C4 envelopes addressed to a specific employee. The addresses on these envelopes are typically handwritten.
Until now, incoming mail has been handled manually at the a post office-function/ reception at the business park. That service will no longer be provided. Instead, the company has been given access to a 1 x 1 x 1 m niche in the wall near the reception, with mains power available.
Task
Design and prototype a compact automated system that fits entirely within this volume and can function as the company’s physical mail handling point.
The system shall:
- receive envelopes through an input slot
- visually scan each envelope and identify the intended recipient
- sort each envelope to the correct employee mailbox / compartment
- notify the relevant employee that mail has arrived
- generate or provide an access code that allows that employee to retrieve the envelope
Design considerations
The solution should be developed for real-world use, including handwritten addresses, variation in envelope placement/ orientation, limited physical space, and the possibility of uncertainty or recognition errors.
The project should result in a functional prototype demonstrating a complete workflow from envelope intake to user notification and retrieval.
Professor: Ass. prof. Mikael Omlid
06 Mitigating increased rainfall/ flash flooding in Øst
Continuing «Low Impact Defence» flood mitigation and «Green roofs» projects, we challenge students to assist local communities dealing with the increase in flash flooding in Norway. While some more details will be made available, there will most likely be possible to choose your own path with this project.
Supervisor: Associate Professor Tom Lipkin
07 Smart video-conferencing for the elderly
Loneliness is a common problem amongst the elderly in Scandinavia. With an increase in elderly in absolute numbers, as well as in elderly compared both to younger generations and careers, we may assume this challenge will grow in the future. Several video-conferencing systems have been created to specifically assist the elderly to keep in touch with friends and family. But these bespoke systems are often costly, and some of them are not user-friendly enough.
Smart TVs are technologies that many elderly use everyday. With the increase use of Smart TVs, we believe it possible to create more affordable but still very simple, everyday-use solutions that will solve the same tasks as the aforementioned existing systems. Your task is to further develop an early prototype for a Smart-TV based videoconferencing system that can establish a one-to-one channel between two users on the same system.
Some coding skills are necessary in this group, but this is not a pure software development project. Level of programming and development can range from null to fair involvement, depending on the interest and competencies of the students. Necessary supervision and guide will be provided.
Supervisor: Ass. prof. Way Kiat Bong
08 Sonification & Sensory Exploration – An Interdisciplinary Research Project
This project brings together students from diverse engineering backgrounds to explore the intersection of sound, sensing, and artistic expression. Working in teams, students will investigate how physical phenomena – from the vibrations of a violin string to the dynamics of a fluid flow field – can be captured and transformed into meaningful, aesthetically rich representations. The project spans three pillars: sensor development, data analysis, and data visualisation & artistic expression, combining electronics, programming, hands-on sensor building, and creative practice into a single collaborative endeavour.
Supervisor: Professor Ramis Örlü.