The Detection and Parametric Estimation of Fast-Moving Objects for Smart Home Plate Application

This project developed and tested a proof-of-concept smartphone-based system for classification of balls and strikes in the game of baseball. Current professional systems used to call balls and strikes are expensive and require professional installation. This opens a gap for an inexpensive and accurate solution to calling balls and strikes. An automated system was developed that consisted of six main steps: data collection, data pre-processing, image classification, object detection, parametric estimation, and pitch classification. The system successfully outputs a pitch classification utilizing an input from a smartphone camera

Implementing Environmental Indexing and Monitoring at the Technological University of Panama

The Technological University of Panama (UTP) is positioning itself as a leader in sustainability in Panama. Our team developed a sustainability reporting plan for UTP that allows comparison to other universities and provides clear steps for improvement on campus. We also prototyped a wireless air quality sensor network as another facet of UTP\u27s environmental reporting. Recommendations include offering general sustainability courses, implementing an expanded air quality monitoring network, and installing resource efficient appliances in the ongoing construction