Robotic aqua sensor - An undergraduate multidisciplinary project

The application of engineering skills to address the needs of non-engineers are always desired by industry, and working on these applications is critical to the success of our students. Starting in spring 2005, a group of Rowan undergraduate students from Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Biology have been working together to develop a mobile aqua sensor under the guidance of faculty from each of these departments. Within one year's time, the group has designed and built three generations of prototypes, conducted several experiments, and modified our design with inputs from all parties and from empirical results.