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WONDER WATER DEPTH SENSOR THE ANLC GEEKBOTS TEAM 670

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PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION People driving into washes Cars get stuck, and people drown. Innovative solution created by analyzing problem

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SOURCES OF INFORMATION (PLEASE REFER TO RESEARCH REPORT PAGE 2) Collaborated with three experts Dr. Rez, theoretical physicist on the pulse ultrasonic sensor. Dr. Mushtag, Department of Transportation on pressure transducers in washes One expert collaborate via email: Mr. Kaminski, engineer on the theory of our product as a practical solution. Websites and videos via Discovery Education

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PROBLEM ANALYSIS Collaboration with three experts in the field of water depth. Research on news articles of people who got stuck driving through floods Only preventative measures found was stupid motorist law and D.O.T. response team Data was not conclusive on the number of deaths directly related to cars getting trapped in water while driving over road.

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REVIEW EXISTING SOLUTIONS No existing solution for determining depth of water in road and potential driving hazard warning system was found. Other systems which use similar technology found in our depth sensor were: Back up camera (for when in reverse) A thermal camera that sees animals at night A GPS unit. Our team synthesized technology used for different applications to make the Wonder Water Sensor which include the GPS and pulse ultrasound sensor.

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TEAM SOLUTION: A TWO PART SYSTEM GPS indicator of flood zones using department of transportation data Pulse ultra sonic senor detecting the depth of the water Connected to the car computer system

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INNOVATION In 2006, the National Weather Service reported 59 deaths in the United States due to flash floods, the third highest in weather-related deaths, surpassed only by heat and tornadoes. Fifty percent of flash flood fatalities occur when drivers try to cross flooded washes. We have an early warning system for cars It will save lives!

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IMPLEMENTATION Retail cost would be approximately $250 GPS=$85 Long range sensor=$150

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SHARING Parents at PTO Phoenix Department of Transportation ASU Department of Theoretical Physics Internet Web page (www.realityeducation.com/geekbots) Scottsdale Community College robotics team Ford Factory Employee, Michigan

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CREATIVITY Used Infomercial as product delivery We thought as there was no existing solution, we would create one, Thus the Wonder Water depth sensor was born!

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PRESENTATION EFFECTIVENESS Umbrella hats to connect with flooding Skit on our product Power Point