Staff-proposed projects for EG3301R - January 2018

This file lists close to 80 projects that will be offered for the next round of EG3301R which runs across Semester 2 AY2017/201

The projects have been classified according to the 5 major themes in the DCP:
ASI Aerospace and Autonomous Systems
EIM Engineering in Medicine
FTS Future Transportation Systems
IS Innovative Systems
SSC Smart and Sustainable Cities

The list of relevant Engineering disciplines is also indicated for each project:
BME Biomedical Engineering
ChBE Chemical Engineering
CVE Civil Engineering
CEG Computer Engineering
EEE Electrical Engineering
ESP Engineering Science
EVE Environmental Engineering
ISE Industrial & Systems Engineering
MSE Materials Science & Engineering
ME Mechanical Engineering

All projects will be group-based. A minimum of 3 students is required to form a project group, while the maximum group size i
cross Semester 2 AY2017/2018 and Semester 1 AY2018/2019.

hile the maximum group size is 5.

Project ID Title Supervisor(s) Relevant disciplines Number of students Description Pre-requisites Nature of project

ASI-301 Payload for a sounding rocket launch Low Kay Soon CEG, EEE, ESP, ME To be decided The NUS Satellite Technology and Research (STAR) Centre is looking for students to build a simple and meaningful payload to be Developmental
Luo Sha (ECE) Computing launched onboard a sounding rocket in the 4th quarter of 2018. The target altitude is about 100-150km. The students working on this Hardware
Soh Eng Keng Physics project will be given specifications (dimensions/interfaces/instructions/etc.) by the launch provider to ensure that the designed
payload will be able to fit into the sounding rocket. Students will design and develop the proposed payloads and mechanical structures
to withstand the launch environment. Students working on this project will need to ensure that the design will be launched ready by
the end of the project.

ASI-302 Cubesat development: electrical power subsystem development Luo Sha (ECE) EEE, ESP 3 In this project, students are required to develop an Electrical Power Subsystem (EPS) for a Cubesat. The EPS developments include Research
Soh Eng Keng power generation, power storage and power regulations. Based on our previous work, students need to propose new design Developmental
architecture, and implement and test the proposed solutions. Hardware
ASI-303 Cubesat development: attitude determination and control subsystem Luo Sha (ECE) CEG, EEE, ESP 4 In this project, students are required to develop an Attitude Determination and Control Subsystem (ADCS) for a Cubesat. The ADCS Research
development Soh Eng Keng developments include determining CubeSat position and orientation using various sensors (eg. Magnetometer, sun sensors, gyro and Developmental
GPS) and control CubeSat orientation with specific requirements using various actuators (eg. Reaction wheels, and magnetorquer). Hardware
Based on our previous work, students need to propose new design architecture, and implement and test the proposed solutions.

ASI-304 Cubesat development: communication system development Luo Sha (ECE) CEG, EEE, ESP 4 In this project, students are required to develop communication Subsystems for a Cubesat. The communication developments include Research
Soh Eng Keng designing communication system for Tracking, Telemetry and Command (TT&C) as well as for payload data downloading. Based on our Developmental
previous work, students need to propose new design architectures based on different design specifications, and implement and test Hardware
the proposed solutions.

ASI-305 Cubesat development: ground station development Luo Sha (ECE) CEG, EEE, ESP, ME 4 In this project, students are required to develop a ground station for a Cubesat to download and process payload data. The Research
Soh Eng Keng developments include understand system requirement, select right hardware, and system integration. Based on our previous work, Developmental
students need to propose new design architectures based on design specifications, and implement and test the proposed solutions. Hardware

ASI-306 Cubesat development: payload designs for earth observation and interplanetary Luo Sha (ECE) CEG, EEE, ESP, ME 4 This project requires students to propose and develop ideas for payloads to be flown on cube-satellites that will be used for Earth Research
mission Soh Eng Keng Observation or/and will be sent for interplanetary travel (eg. Moon, Mars, etc). The payload should be able to perform a scientific Developmental
experiment (eg. IR mapping of a planet’s surface/study of atmosphere/etc) that will generate meaningful data which can be used to Hardware
enhance our understanding of the Earth and other planets. Students involved in this project will be required to design, devise and test
the above mentioned scientific experiments with laboratory prototypes.

ASI-307 Cubesat development: software development Luo Sha (ECE) CEG, EEE, ESP 4 In this project, students are required to develop software for a Cubesat operation. The software developments include software Research
Soh Eng Keng management of a Cubesat, ground station software development, and payload data processing. Based on our previous work, students Developmental
need to propose new software architecture, and implement and test the proposed solutions. Hardware
ASI-308 Cubesat development: structural/mechanical design Soh Eng Keng ESP, ME 4 This project will require students to investigate various structure/mechanical designs that will be useful for cubesats which will orbit Research
Luo Sha (ECE) around the Earth and may also embark on an interplanetary mission. These structure/mechanical design can include cubesat housing Developmental
with additional radiation shielding/deployable solar sails/etc. Prototypes are expected at the end of this project and as a stretched Hardware
target, students may want to validate the designs with the appropriate environmental test methods (vibration tests/shock
tests/radiation testing).

ASI-309 Rover for interplanetary exploration Luo Sha (ECE) CEG, EEE, ESP, ME 4 This project will require students to design and develop an automatic vehicle that should be able to autonomously travel over the Research
Soh Eng Keng surface of a planet to be explored. The rover should have electronics on board that allow the charging of batteries using solar power, Developmental
autonomous navigation and other features that allow it to collect samples and also transmit back data to earth. The mechanics being Hardware
developed will also need to withstand the impact of the rover as it lands on the planet surface. As this is a first project, other innovative Software
and feasible ideas for rover design may be proposed apart from the suggestions in this write up.

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Project ID Title Supervisor(s) Relevant disciplines Number of students Description Pre-requisites Nature of project

EIM-301 A knee robot integrated with VR for tele-rehabilitation at home Yu Haoyong BME, CEG, EEE, ME 5 There is an increasing demand for rehabilitation for patients post knee surgery due to the rapid aging population. Without proper Research
Business rehabilitation training, the knee joint tends to become stiff and lose proper function. A robotics device with force control and force Developmental
Industrial Design feedback can be used to stretch and strength the knee. A Virtual Reality game can be integrated with the robotic device to guide the User-oriented
training. The system can also capture the joint movement and the muscle activation patterns and transmit the data to therapist and Hardware
orthopedic surgeon for diagnostic and treatment adjustment, reaching the goal of personalized therapy. Software
Experimental

EIM-302 A lightweight portable soft trunk support exoskeleton for healthcare workers Yu Haoyong BME, EEE, ME 5 Healthcare workers, especially nurses working in the ward, often develop back pain due to repetitive strain on the back muscles in the Research
Business daily tasks, such as lifting and turning patients. This project aims to develop an exoskeleton device with soft materials to support the Developmental
Industrial Design trunk during these tasks. The system will also use the commonly available compressed air sources in the workplace to provide the User-oriented
power, eliminating the heavy and bulky motors and batteries. Wearable sensors and machine learning algorithms will be used to detect Hardware
the human body postures and trigger the soft pneumatic actuators to provide the assistive power so that the strain on the key back Software
muscles can be reduced. The device should also be easy to don and doff and with low cost. Experimental

EIM-303 Integrated virtual reality (VR) and haptic feedback system for ADL training for the Yu Haoyong BME, CEG, EEE, ME 5 There is an increasing number of individuals living with disability to perform activities of daily living (ADL) due to the rapid aging Research
elderly Khoo Eng Tat Business population. The most common causes for disability for the elderly includes musculoskeletal disorders, cerebrovascular disease, and Developmental
Computing other neurological disorders. Physiotherapy and rehabilitative training are effective in delaying the progression or even recover the User-oriented
Industrial Design motor functions and coordination and improve the quality of living. This project aims to develop an integrated VR and haptic system Hardware
that can be used at community centers or private homes for ADL training for the elderly. The VR system can be engaging and Software
entertaining games to promote limb movement, gait and body balance. Wearable sensors based on IMU will be used to track the Experimental
motion and provide visual feedback in the virtual environment. Vibration or acoustic based tactile actuators will be used to provide
haptic feedback to the users so that they can have more realistic experience during the training. This project involve the development
of configuration of VR hardware, development of VR software, development of wearable sensors and haptic feedback system, and user
experiments to validate the system.

EIM-304 Development of automated wireless perfusion in modular human-on-chip Toh Yi-Chin (BME) BME, CEG, EEE 4 Organ-on-a-chip technology is increasingly being used in the development of medical diagnostic tools. Our Micro-Tissue Engineering Research
systems Christopher Tostado (NUS BIGHEART) group is currently spearheading an effort to standardize and enhance a system of microfluidic devices designed to function specifically Developmental
as planar Tetris-like modular components of an integrated system. Our modular system of communicating organ-on-a-chip devices can Hardware
then function independently or together in various combinations to serve as customizable biomedical diagnostic tools for drug Software
bioactivation, tumor metastasis and drug screening. For the enhancement and eventual productization of our system, we are now Experimental
aiming to integrate automated, wireless perfusion using Arduino (Primo microcontroller). We are looking for biomedical, electrical, and
CS engineering students with a background in CAD, simple circuit design (with use of PS, FG, SMU, etc…) and/or basic computer
programming as well as an avid interest in biomedical device design, prototyping and experimentation to join our project.

EIM-305 Home-based knee rehabilitation system Soh Eng Keng EEE, ME 3 InnovationsKraft Pte Ltd, an NUS start-up, in collaboration with EDIC, is developing a home-based knee rehabilitation system for Knowledge in basic structural and Developmental
Industrial Design patients who have undergone knee replacement surgery. vibration analysis, and mechanisms. User-oriented
The start-up needs mechanical engineering students to work on the following: Industry collaboration
1) Design the main structural frame of the rehabilitation system to take the required load and vibration of the system during operation. Hardware
2) Design the mechanism for driving the lower limb through the rehabilitation cycles. Modelling of the vibration characteristics of the
mechanisms, in order to reduce the vibration of the system, will be required.
3) Design of the ergonomics aspects such as on the leg brace and overall casing design. Research and understanding of user needs will
be required.
4) The mechanical engineering students will work with the founders, of the start-up, who are electrical engineers to integrate the
mechanical system to the control and electrical systems.

EIM-306 Robotic system for natural orifice endoscopic surgery Ren Hongliang (BME) BME, CEG, EEE, ME 5 This project is aiming at developing a novel flexible robotic and sensing system for Natural Orifice Endoscopic Surgery, the latest Research
Lim Chwee Ming (YLLSoM) Computing minimally invasive surgery paradigm, in which the access to human cavity is gained via natural orifice such as mouth or nose. The Developmental
preliminary robot prototype was already built in the group. The FYP student needs to improve, characterise and test out together with Industry collaboration
research fellow and clinicians. This mainly involves mechanical design, modeling, characterization and surgical experiments. The FYP Hardware
student will team up with the current members but with specific tailored focuses. This project involves device development and close Software
interaction with multiple disciplinary researchers including the surgeons from university hospital. For more information about our lab Experimental
and our related previous projects, please visit: http://bioeng.nus.edu.sg/mm/ or
http://bioeng.nus.edu.sg/mm/people/undergraduates/

EIM-307 Deep learning based motion tracking for in minimally invasive surgery Ren Hongliang (BME) BME, CEG, EEE 5 Medical data plays a significant role in image-guided diagnosis, intervention and planning. However, because of the high exposure Research
Computing radiation, it is not desirable for children, youth, pregnant females, etc. To address these challenges, the project aims to develop deep Developmental
learning based statistical atlas, motion tracking and motion control . This involves medical image analysis and computational Industry collaboration
programming. For more information about our lab and our related previous projects, please visit: http://bioeng.nus.edu.sg/mm/ or Software
http://bioeng.nus.edu.sg/mm/people/undergraduates/ Experimental

EIM-308 Robotic biopsy system in computer assisted interventions Ren Hongliang (BME) BME, CEG, EEE, ME 5 This project will investigate the optimal biopsy device development, planning and robotic approach for a new type of needle-based Research
Computing tumor biopsy. The system will address clinical constraints on biopsy and trajectories by optimal path selection and coverage. The study Developmental
involves hardware development, computational algorithm development based on image analysis and optimization. For more Industry collaboration
information about our lab and our related previous projects, please visit: http://bioeng.nus.edu.sg/mm/ or Hardware
http://bioeng.nus.edu.sg/mm/people/undergraduates/ Software
Experimental

EIM-309 Printed soft ansropomirphic robotic finger characterization Ren Hongliang (BME) BME, CEG, EEE, ME 5 The objective of the project is to design and characterize an ansropomirphic robotic finger for under water human-like manipulation Research
Computing and safe interaction with environments. The existing robotic hands are designed to perform heavy mechanical work and are not to Developmental
perform delicate tasks. However in this project design of a soft robotic hand is investigated to provide a safer alternative for robots to Industry collaboration
interact with environments and complete delicate tasks. The student can work on the preliminary hardware setup, system models, Hardware
compare the analytical and experimental results. This project involves device development and close interaction with multiple- Software
disciplinary researchers. For more information about our lab and our related previous projects, please visit:
http://bioeng.nus.edu.sg/mm/ or http://bioeng.nus.edu.sg/mm/people/undergraduates/

EIM-310 Ultrasound image guided robotic intervention system Ren Hongliang (BME) BME, CEG, EEE, ME 5 Image guidance during minimally invasive cardiovascular interventions are primarily achieved based on X-ray fluoroscopy, which has Research
Computing several limitations including significant doses of radiation to operators, and lack of contact force measurement between the Developmental
cardiovascular tissue and interventional tools. Ultrasound imaging can be adopted to complement or possibly replace 2D fluoroscopy Industry collaboration
for intravascular interventions due to its portability, safety to use, and the ability of providing depth information. A robotic arm is used Hardware
to hold the probe to automatically keep the catheter tip located in the in-plane ultrasound images all the time to better facilitate Software
operators during intravascular interventions. Experimental

EIM-311 Smart hospital bed Andi Sudjana Putra BME, EEE, ESP, ME 5 Primary care facilities, such as hospitals, are facing increasing demand in their healthcare services, and hence are facing ever more Developmental
Puneet Seth (SGH) Industrial Design pressure to operate efficiently. This project aims to improve hospital efficiency by alleviating non-critical medical procedures using Industry collaboration
Public Health technology, allowing medical personnel to focus on delivering critical medical services. Hardware
Examples of non-critical medical procedures are: locating and identifying patients, quick-triaging and monitoring, infection control, and Software
medical record synchronisation. More details about the project is here http://designthinkingandinnovation.webs.com/projects

EIM-312 A novel hemodialysis catheter design for high flow jugular venous Leo Hwa Liang (BME) BME, ME 3 The main objective of this project is to re-engineer a new dialysis catheter. Instead of a single drainage port in the side, or tip of the Research
Matthew Cove (YLLSoM) catheter, we propose a new design with multiple inlets. We also propose that the drainage inlets should be facing in the same direction Developmental
as the blood flow. Currently all existing dialysis catheters use either side ports, which are perpendicular to the direction of blood flow, Industry collaboration
or tip ports which are facing the opposite direction of blood flow. We are also proposing that the inlet ports are sheltered from the Experimental
adjacent vein wall by covers, to prevent vein collapse. Finally, the blood return will occur through a hole at the tip of the catheter, and Numerical / simulations
blood will returned in same direction as existing blood flow in the vein. This design should help limit recirculation since the suction
forces for drainage will be directed away from the site where blood is returned.

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EIM-313 Outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) Andi Sudjana Putra BME, EEE, ESP, ME 4 Some antibiotics, such as gentamicin and amikacin, are suitable and safe for home/outpatient administration. Benefits for patients Developmental
Industrial Design include shorter hospital stay, reduced healthcare cost, and reduced risk of hospital-acquired infections. Currently available pump, such User-oriented
as Easypump II (Braun), is often faced with issues when more than one antibiotics are needed for patient self-administration. This Industry collaboration
project requires rethinking and redesigning of multiple antibiotics delivery in outpatient setting. Hardware
http://designthinkingandinnovation.webs.com/ Software

EIM-314 Surgical tool tracker Tang Kok Zuea BME, CEG, EEE, ESP, ISE, 5 An article in the Outpatient Surgery magazine has written that an instrument processing department in the US has to process 900 trays Research
ME of instrument per day. Due to this high volume of surgical tools, hospitals are facing a challenge of reducing the number of missing Developmental
Computing tools in their inventory as well as incomplete surgical sets in operation theatre. The problem also lies on the close similarities between User-oriented
Industrial Design 2 different tools, which are difficult to be noticed by a human’s naked eye. Hence, this project aims to develop an intelligent product to Industry collaboration
reduce the number of human errors occurred in the hospital. The scanner should be able to identify the tool placed on the platform Hardware
and tally it with the reference toolset. As such, if there is any missing or wrong tool placed on the platform, the software will be able to Software
warn the user about the error before the tool set is being out processed which in turn reduce the occurrence of missing tools in their
inventory as well as incomplete surgical sets in operation theatre
With this innovation, it will benefit a large group of people such as the instrument processing department, surgeons and patients.
Packaging staffs will be able to work in a less stressful environment and more efficiently without the use of count sheets. With the
reduction of human errors, it will reduce the time wastage of the surgeons and the patients. Overall, the efficiency in every aspect will
be improved with the success of this innovation.
This project involves hardware and software development for intelligent and advanced image processing, cloud based development
and deep learning.

EIM-315 Internet-of-things enabled smart medication system with non-invasive wearables Tang Kok Zuea BME, CEG, EEE, ESP, ISE, 5 With the implementation of the smart hospital, patients are expected to be well-taken care of, even while they are at home. We would Developmental
MSE, ME like to design a smart medication adherence system that will allow the patient to adhere easily to the doctor’s prescription and allow User-oriented
the doctor to monitor the patient’s medical condition. The project scope includes a mobile pill dispenser with embedded electronics, Industry collaboration
and a mobile app for the patient and the doctor to keep track of the patient’s progress. This also ensures the medication compliance of Hardware
the patient. Software
This project involves hardware and software development for intelligent instrumentation, mobile apps development, cloud based
development, deep learning and smart wearables.

EIM-316 Field vision testing using VR Tang Kok Zuea BME, CEG, EEE, ISE, MSE, 5 This project aims to develop an algorithm for visual field testing to be performed on a virtual reality (VR) wearable device (e.g. Oculus Developmental
ME rift). Visual field testing remains the most important investigation for the diagnosis and monitoring of glaucoma, a leading cause of User-oriented
Computing blindness worldwide and in Singapore. The current method of visual field testing requires the patient to sit in front of a large, expensive Industry collaboration
machine in a darkened room, and pressing a button each time light of varying intensity is presented at different points of his visual Hardware
field. This test is time-consuming, frequently performed unreliably, lacks real time feedback to the patient on test performance, and Software
occupies too much space on precious hospital real-estate. The project team will comprise eye surgeons and research scientists from
Singapore National Eye Centre (SNEC) and Singapore Eye Research Institute (SERI).
This project involves the use of the new updated Google Vision Devices and Occulus Rift. The developed VR visual field test will be
relatively inexpensive, easier to perform, produce more reliable results (in part through provision of real-time feedback on test
performance) as compared to current methods. Patients will also be able to perform these tests at their own time in the comfort and
familiarity of their own homes, reducing unnecessary waiting times in the hospital, and freeing up precious space within hospital
grounds for other patient care activities. Ultimately, it is envisaged that this project will translate into more accurate and timely
detection of glaucoma and its progression, thus reducing the incidence of irreversible blindness.
This project involves hardware and software development.

EIM-317 A desktop-sized harvesting system for stem cells Tang Kok Zuea BME, ChBE, CEG, EEE, ESP, 5 This is an industrial collaboration project involving smart sensors and automation. This project will involve developing a new technique Developmental
ISE, MSE, ME to enhance the stem cell yield in bioreactors. There is an increased need for high quality of culture-expanded cells for various urgent User-oriented
medical therapies, such as skin grafting for burnt victims, stem cells therapies for pediatric patients, and many others. One of the Industry collaboration
means to achieve this objective is to use micro-carrier based cultures in which cells are propagated on 3D surfaces with increased Hardware
surface areas. We plan to develop and optimize a closed system for such purposes. Software
This project involves hardware and software development. Experimental

EIM-318 Intelligent mobile app for emergency department Tang Kok Zuea BME, CEG, EEE, ESP, ISE 5 This is a project collaboration with the emergency department in NUH to develop an intelligent app to help radiologists and doctors in Developmental
Computing their diagnosis. Current process of diagnosing patient after the triage process in the hospital takes too much time, before actual User-oriented
medical assistance is provided to the patient. With this intelligent app, the doctor is able to inform the patients in a faster manner using Industry collaboration
intuitive mobile app that displays the problem areas. Software
This project involves development for intelligent information processing, cloud based development and deep learning. Experimental

EIM-319 VR/AR medical simulation Khoo Eng Tat BME, CEG, EEE, ME 5 VR/AR systems such as Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, Microsoft Hololens have brought new dimensions of immersiveness into Human- Research
Pham Chau (Viswire Pte Ltd) Arts and Social Sciences Computer Interactions; opened the door to more engaging and effective serious gaming. In Medtech, VR/AR is now utilized for Developmental
Computing immersive training solutions, in the field known as Medical Simulation. Medical Simulation has become an increasingly popular method User-oriented
Industrial Design for training, as it reduces the need for cadavers and the risks involved for patients in medical education. In this project, students can Industry collaboration
explore immersive technologies to develop a medical simulator with guidance from industrial experts. Hardware
About the Company: Software
Viswire builds immersive training solutions to meet the need in several industries for high-level skills’ transfer and development. We
develop training simulations for aerospace, automotive, naval, medical and industrial applications. Focused on quality and efficiency,
Viswire delivers distinguished and cost-effective products. With our team of experts, skilled management and a vast network of
experienced partners, we aim to be the leading player in the Training Simulation field.

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Project ID Title Supervisor(s) Relevant disciplines Number of students Description Pre-requisites Nature of project

FTS-301 Improved cycling experience Andrew Tay CVE, CEG, EEE, ESP, ISE, 5 As traffic congestions are getting worse in urban cities, more people are switching to cycling as a way of commuting. However, cycling Some cycling experience is preferred. Developmental
MSE, ME poses its own set of problems such as theft, safety etc. This project aims to identify a cyclist persona and design a solution for a User-oriented
Business problem that they are facing and improve their overall cycling experience. Hardware
Computing Objectives and deliverables: Software
Industrial Design -Determine the scope of the problem that you will like to solve. Experimental
-Understand the constraints and requirements for the identified problem.
-Explore concepts to solve the identified problem scope.
-Develop a prototype and detailed design of the solution.

FTS-302 Redesigning the travelling experience on the NUS campus Elliot Law CVE, CEG, EEE, ISE, ME 4 Anecdotal evidence suggests that NUS students are not very satisfied with their travelling experience on campus. There is heavy The prototyping phase of this project Research
Business reliance on the internal shuttle bus services to get to various locations around the campus. The buses can get extremely crowded may include the use of computer Developmental
Computing during peak hours, while the frequency during off-peak hours is low. Walking is not a comfortable option due to the hot and humid simulations. Students should be willing User-oriented
Industrial Design weather in Singapore as well as the long distances between major hubs on campus. Except for personal mobility devices such as to learn the simulation tools on their Hardware
bicycles and scooters, which are seldom seen, there are few options for students to get around on campus other than the internal own (with some guidance). Good Numerical / simulations
shuttle bus services or walking. Hence, there is a desire from the student community as well as other travellers for more mobility programming knowledge and skills may
options on campus that are timely, comfortable, efficient, cost-effective, and safe. be advantageous.
The objective of this project is to redesign the travelling experience on the NUS campus in order to address the above-mentioned
issues. The scope of this project in EG3301R includes the following:
1. Conduct a comprehensive investigation into the mobility problem(s) on campus by looking into the needs, wants, desires, and
concerns of various stakeholders especially students.
2. Propose and evaluate several conceptual solutions to address the mobility problem(s) on campus.
3. Design, prototype, and test a chosen conceptual solution.
4. Validate the proposed design solution with end users and other stakeholders.

FTS-303 Public bus flagging system at bus stops Kenneth Neo CVE, EEE, ESP, ISE, ME 4 When changing buses, what are the odds of catching the bus that's in front of the one you're in? Wouldn't it be great to have the bus Developmental
wait for that additional 10 seconds? Students shall come up with innovative solutions to alert bus drivers that there are transferring User-oriented
passengers right behind. This system will increase the efficiency of the public transport system and make future journeys less Hardware
frustrating. Experimental

FTS-304 Shell Eco-Marathon competition Lim Hong Wee CEG, EEE, ISE, MSE, ME 5 Shell Eco-Marathon is an annual fuel mileage competition where teams showcase creative solutions to present problems. It is an Developmental
Andrew Tay exhibition of technological advancements and creative talents. The principle: Challenging thousands of students to design, build and Hardware
Hozefa S/O Husainee drive the ultimate fuel-efficient vehicle to extend as far as possible the distance that can be covered on a single litre of fuel. Software
Kenneth Neo Experimental

FTS-305 NUS solar powered helicopter team Aaron Danner (ECE) EEE, ESP, ME 3 This project will combine elements of mechanical and electrical engineering to create a solar powered aircraft that can take off and Research
Martin Henz land vertically. Specifically, whereas most drone quadcopters use off-the-shelf propeller and motor combinations, in this project it may Developmental
Brian Shohei Teo likely be necessary to design and fabricate a custom airfoil to accomodate the lower available power and the light weight necessary for Hardware
solar powered flight. This project thus includes aspects of aerodynamics/aerospace engineering. Students completing this project will Experimental
gain an expertise in designing solar-powered components (power systems), flight hardware, control systems, and lightweight
mechanical frame design.

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Project ID Title Supervisor(s) Relevant disciplines Number of students Description Pre-requisites Nature of project

IS-301 Development of vision based indoor localization for service robots Yu Haoyong CEG, EEE, ME 5 Service robots will be widely used at home and hospitals in the coming years. Due to the lack of GPS in the indoor environment, one of Research
the key challenges is to provide robust localization to the robot so that it can plan the motion. Conventional Lidar based SLAM is too Developmental
costly and can’t handle dynamic environment with moving objects. This project aims to develop lose cost vision based localization Hardware
methods based on coded markers placed at strategic locations in the environment. The localization information can be further fused Software
with obstacle detection and other vision sensors to provide information for motion planning and execution.

IS-302 Novel meta-material sensing structures using 3D printing Benjamin Tee (MSE) EEE, ESP, ISE, MSE, ME 4 Meta-materials allow for material properties not found typically in nature. The objective of this project is to explore new ways to make CAD/Solidworks experience, 3D printing Research
Computing meta-material structures with 3D printing. The project will involve significant use of 3D printing to explore how a material’s structure experience, Mechanical Hardware
Industrial Design influence the structural deformation of the material. For example, using specially designed microstructures, we can create structures modeling/Simulation experience, Experimental
that exhibit interesting properties such as negative Poisson’s ratios. These materials are of interest as they have the ability to increase in excellent communication skills and Numerical / Simulation
the direction perpendicular to the applied strain (auxetic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wpRszZZhYQ vs non-auxetic: ability to work in teams
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3TqCrLUgC0&t=1s); when compressed, the materials become thinner in the direction
perpendicular to the compression (auxetic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekJrBgti7zw vs non-auxetic:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4eN0CE-OWug). These special properties occur because of their unique internal structure. We aim
to go through a design thinking process to prototype various designs that might prove to be useful in applications in stretchable
electronics, such as sports, robotics and biomedical applications.
The project will involve design, simulation, modeling and testing of various innovative structures.
References:
1. B.C.K. Tee et al., A skin-inspired organic digital mechanoreceptor, Science, 2015 vol: 350 (6258) pp: 313-6.
2. N.I. Zheludev, From metamaterials to metadevices, Nature Materials, 2012 vol: 11 (11) pp: 917-924
3. K.E. Evans et al., Auxetic Materials: Functional Materials and Structures from Lateral Thinking!, Advanced Materials, 2000 vol: 12 (9)
pp: 617-628.
4. G.N. Greaves, Poisson's ratio and modern materials, Nature Materials, 2011 vol: 10 (11) pp: 823-837

IS-303 Unmanned monitoring and maintenance systems (Rolls-Royce) Edwin Koh EEE, ME 5 Rolls-Royce is at the forefront of development of remote-controlled and autonomous ships. It is intended that over the next 10 to 20 Developmental
Andrew Tay years, ships with no onboard crew will become more common. Technology is being developed to enable remote control and remote User-oriented
monitoring of the machinery and electrical systems on board to help to determine if they are functioning correctly. However, ships have Industry collaboration
traditionally been designed to be maintained by onboard crew. Hence, the affected equipment has to be redesigned accordingly. Hardware
Objectives and deliverables: Software
-Determine the current role of users/crew and their interaction with systems on board (e.g. marine switchboards).
-Understand the design and maintenance of above mentioned systems.
-Explore concepts for reducing human intervention for the above mentioned systems.
-Develop a prototype and detailed design of the solution.

IS-304 Setting the classroom teaching pace Edwin Koh EEE, ME 5 Students in Singapore tend to be more reserved in terms of asking questions and speaking up in class. Hence, it can be difficult for Developmental
teachers to adjust their teaching pace during class. Although teachers can get feedback from individual students after class, the User-oriented
information would come too late as the affected students would not have understood the previous class and new materials need to be Hardware
taught in the next one. Hence, there is an opportunity to design a system that can communicate and inform teachers to adjust their Software
teaching pace during class.
Objectives and deliverables:
-Design a system that can allow students to feedback on the teaching pace during class, without disrupting other students.
-Develop a prototype and detailed design of the solution.
-Test it with potential users.

IS-305 Motorized pram Edwin Koh EEE, ME 5 Motorised scooters and bicycles are getting common in Singapore. What if we can motorised prams (push chairs) to help parents with Developmental
Industrial Design young children travel more easily? User-oriented
Objectives and deliverables: Hardware
-Design a motorised pram that is suitable for use in an urbanised environment. Software
-Develop a prototype and detailed design of the solution.
-Test it with potential users.

IS-306 A better way to carry young children Edwin Koh ESP, MSE, ME 3 Baby carriers and slings are available in the market to help parents carry young children around. However, such products only serve to Developmental
Industrial Design better secure young children to their parents so as to re-distribute their weight for easier carrying. What if we can design a device that User-oriented
can reduce the carrying load to help parents with young children travel more easily? Hardware
Objectives and deliverables:
-Design a means to reduce the carrying load (weight of the child) for parents that is suitable for use in an urbanised environment
-Develop a prototype and detailed design of the solution.
-Test it with potential users.

IS-307 Counter drone Andrew Tay CEG, EEE, ESP, ME 5 Drones or Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) are hugely beneficial to humankind. They can perform useful functions such as surveying, Knowledge in radio technology or signal Developmental
Computing delivery, military missions, photography and much more. However, they become a great threat if they fall into the wrong hands. This processing will be advantageous. User-oriented
project aims to design an effective counter drone solution. Industry collaboration
Objectives and deliverables: Hardware
-Determine the current practices and their limitations. Software
-Understand the constraints and requirements for it to be an effective solution
-Explore different concepts in countering drone threats.
-Develop a prototype and detailed design of the solution.

IS-308 Design and build a 3D printer for composites Kenneth Neo CEG, EEE, ESP, MSE, ME 3 3D printing: A growing trend since 2013. Innovative solutions and differentiators are in demand for 3D printing technologies. Students Research
Hozefa S/O Husainee Computing shall conduct market research on existing technologies and propose innovative solutions targeted at printing this highly sought after Developmental
material. Hardware
Software

IS-309 Developing a low cost robotic arm for automation of lab processes Poh Chueh Loo (BME) BME, CEG, EEE, ISE, ME 3 Automation in the lab would greatly speed up routine repetitive workflow and improve reproducibility in laboratory, e.g., dispensing Developmental
Yeow Chen Hua, Raye (BME) Industrial Design liquid into 96 or even 384 wells plates during preparation of experiments. With the introduction of low cost and highly programmable User-oriented
liquid handlers, more research labs have started to adopt automation as it becomes more affordable. However, the liquid handlers still Hardware
lack "arms" to move plates around, e.g., from the liquid handler to measurement machines and back to the handler. Existing robotic Software
arms remain expensive and difficult to customise. The objective of the project is to design and develop a programmable low cost
robotic arm that works with a liquid handling machine in a lab that involves engineering of microorganisms as biosensors. The robotic
arm should have the ability to move plates back and fro from the liquid handler to measurement machines and be remotely controlled.

IS-310 Genetically engineered "machines" - an iGEM project Poh Chueh Loo (BME)
Jimmy Peng Chih-Hsien (ECE)
Matthew Chang (Biochemistry)
Yew Wen Shang (Biochemistry)
BME, ChBE, EEE, ESP, MSE, 5 The objective of the project is to genetically engineer microorganisms as living "machines" to tackle challenges in various areas, Research
ME including health, energy and environment. Students involve in this project will be participating in the 2018 international student Hardware
Biochemistry synthetic biology competition (iGEM - http://igem.org). Past iGEM projects range from engineering bacteria as biosensor to sense toxic Software
chemical to making low cost bioprinter that prints engineered bacteria that produces bio-materials. iGEM NUS 2017 team is currently Experimental
engineering genetic kill-switches for engineered therapeutics probiotics to prevent such probiotics from "escaping" into the natural
ecosystem. As iGEM is a student driven project, the scope/aim of the 2018 project will be identified depending on the interests of the
students, with guidance from the supervisors. The project team would comprise students from different disciplines including
engineering, science and medicine.

IS-311 Development of a micro/nanopolisher for metals Manoj Gupta (ME) ESP, MSE, ME 3 This project will aim to develop a machine that can polish the samples effectively. Targets are reduction of size, lesser use of water to Developmental
preserve water resources and easy operation with possibly shorter duration of time. If the concept is successful, such device may have User-oriented
serious market potential. Hardware
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IS-312 Foldable janitor trolleys Paul Ong Pang Awn (CEE) CVE, ISE, ME 5 NUS janitors have been using make-shift trolleys to hold cleaning products and move trash. These make-shift trolleys are made up of Photo of current janitor trolleys at NUS: Developmental
Industrial Design used cardboards, bicycle hooks and binder clips. This project seeks to find a more sustainable and ergonomic design to these trolleys. https://www.dropbox.com/sh/jxnvqb71 User-oriented
The new trolleys will be designed as movable and foldable when not needed. It will have a more ergonomic design for the janitors who wex7afc/AADL_qDQQgWM_X2HTnPa6cV
are mostly in their senior years. A new trolley design is very much needed for an established research institution like NUS and for a 2a?dl=0
SMART nation like Singapore.

IS-313 Eye portal - living encyclopedia Khoo Eng Tat CEG, EEE, ME 5 Augmented Reality (AR) is a new form of computing technology that allows digital information (3D/image/video/text) to be overlaid to Research
Arts and Social Sciences the real-world object, normally through a display like see-through glass or head-mounted display. It has the potential to facilitate Developmental
Computing learning. User-oriented
Industrial Design This project aims to develop an AR prototype, Eye Portal that recognizes objects in our environment, provide information about the Hardware
object (from online sources/libraries), and scan and upload new information about the objects. Eye portal has the promise of providing Software
personalized information about the environment, and an ever-growing knowledge base. Students will integrate different tracking
methods for objects, optical character recognition for text and interface to communicate the information through wearable glass
display, tablet, audio and/or visual projection onto the environment.

IS-314 Immersive classroom for presentation Khoo Eng Tat CEG, EEE, ME 5 Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) are poised to become the next generation computing platform. Several technology Research
Arts and Social Sciences giants are making huge investments, most notably Facebook's USD 3 Billion acquisition of Oculus VR. VR and AR markets are projected Developmental
Computing to be USD 150 Billion by 2020. User-oriented
There are many existing and upcoming VR and AR systems from Oculus, HTC Vive, Samsung GearVR, Google Daydream which includes Industry collaboration
head-mounted display (HMD), see-through glasses, hand controllers, gaze tracking, etc. The systems provide unparalleled immersion Hardware
and interaction. Software
This project aims to develop an immersive VR environment for students and lecturers to practice their presentation. Various virtual 3D
spaces like classroom, lecture theatre, studios, and audience profile will be developed. The immersive classroom allows faculty and
students to rehearse and practice their presentation to the simulated crowd and classroom settings.

IS-315 Innovative education in virtual reality Khoo Eng Tat CEG, EEE, ESP, ME 5 Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) are poised to become the next generation computing platform. Several technology Research
Arts and Social Sciences giants are making huge investments, most notably Facebook's USD 3 Billion acquisition of Oculus VR. VR and AR markets are projected Developmental
Computing to be USD 150 Billion by 2020. User-oriented
Industrial Design There are many existing and upcoming VR and AR systems from Oculus, HTC Vive, Samsung GearVR, Google Daydream which includes Hardware
head-mounted display (HMD), see-through glasses, hand controllers, gaze tracking, etc. The systems provide unparalleled immersion Software
and interaction.
VR and AR holds big promises for education, to make learning concepts more fun, interactive and easier to understand. Imagine
learning physics concepts like motion and forces, conservation of energy and electric/magnetic field in an immersive VR environment.
This project aims to develop gamified physics and engineering concepts in VR.

IS-316 Car driving simulator Khoo Eng Tat CEG, EEE, ME 5 Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) are poised to become the next generation computing platform. Several technology Research
Arts and Social Sciences giants are making huge investments, most notably Facebook's USD 3 Billion acquisition of Oculus VR. VR and AR markets are projected Developmental
Computing to be USD 150 Billion by 2020. User-oriented
Industrial Design There are many existing and upcoming VR and AR systems from Oculus, HTC Vive, Samsung GearVR, Google Daydream which includes Industry collaboration
head-mounted display (HMD), see-through glasses, hand controllers, gaze tracking, etc. The systems provide unparalleled immersion Hardware
and interaction. Software
This project aims to develop a car driving simulator for car driving education. Students will gather requirement of car driving training,
design and integrate 3D city model, car control and motion platform, and traffic signs and rules. Trainees can learn how to drive in
virtual reality, a safe environment, before getting behind the wheels on the actual road. In VR, various traffic conditions and unsafe
scenarios could be simulated safely.

IS-317 Interactive fitness and sports system Khoo Eng Tat BME, CEG, EEE, ME 5 Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) are poised to become the next generation computing platform. Several technology
Arts and Social Sciences
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Industrial Design
Research
giants are making huge investments, most notably Facebook's USD 3 Billion acquisition of Oculus VR. VR and AR markets are projected Developmental
to be USD 150 Billion by 2020. User-oriented
There are many existing and upcoming VR and AR systems from Oculus, HTC Vive, Samsung GearVR, Google Daydream which includes Industry collaboration
head-mounted display (HMD), see-through glasses, hand controllers, gaze tracking, etc. The systems provide unparalleled immersion Hardware
and interaction. Software
There is a huge potential of integrating VR with fitness and sports. Imagine being able to put on a headset, sit on a stationary bike and
literally feel like you’re riding through a virtual environment, or rowing a boat through a river amidst a beautiful landscape. VR fitness
could motivate people to exercise more, and engage in fun activities alone or with friends and family.
In this project, students will design sensors to be integrated with physical bicycle, boat paddle and other fitness equipment to create a
seamless VR fitness experience.

IS-318 Productivity tool for architect and interior designer Khoo Eng Tat CEG, EEE, ME 5 Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) are poised to become the next generation computing platform. Several technology Research
Computing giants are making huge investments, most notably Facebook's USD 3 Billion acquisition of Oculus VR. VR and AR markets are projected Developmental
Industrial Design to be USD 150 Billion by 2020. Besides gaming and entertainment, a big part of market growth will be contributed by new vertical User-oriented
Architecture applications in retail, healthcare, simulation, technical training and others. Industry collaboration
There are many existing and upcoming VR and AR systems from Oculus, HTC Vive, Samsung GearVR, Google Daydream which includes Hardware
head-mounted display (HMD), see-through glasses, hand controllers, gaze tracking, etc. The systems provide unparalleled immersion Software
and interaction.
This project aims to design VR/AR solution that allows architect and interior designer to visualize their design in an immersive
environment, make changes to the design and see the difference instantly. The solution would also enable the clients to visualize the
apartment as a form of virtual showroom. Students will also explore 3D scanning tools that would convert apartments and rooms into
VR environment.

IS-319 Walking, running and navigating in virtual reality Khoo Eng Tat CEG, EEE, ME 5 Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) are poised to become the next generation computing platform. Several technology Research
Arts and Social Sciences giants are making huge investments, most notably Facebook's USD 3 Billion acquisition of Oculus VR. VR and AR markets are projected Developmental
Computing to be USD 150 Billion by 2020. Besides gaming and entertainment, a big part of market growth will be contributed by new vertical User-oriented
Industrial Design applications in retail, healthcare, simulation, technical training and others. Industry collaboration
There are many existing and upcoming VR and AR systems from Oculus, HTC Vive, Samsung GearVR, Google Daydream which includes Hardware
head-mounted display (HMD), see-through glasses, hand controllers, gaze tracking, etc. The systems provide unparalleled immersion Software
and interaction.
This project aims to design sensors and interfaces that enable intuitive walking, running and other walks of navigating in VR
environment. The use cases could be in games or other VR simulation. Students are expected to study existing prototypes that detects
legs movement or omnidirectional treadmill, and design an interface that is suitable for the intended use case. Different pace of
walking, running and navigation will be studied to create a smooth VR experience that minimizes dizziness.

IS-320 Haptic and wearable interface for virtual reality Khoo Eng Tat CEG, EEE, ME 5 Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) are poised to become the next generation computing platform. Several technology Research
Arts and Social Sciences giants are making huge investments, most notably Facebook's USD 3 Billion acquisition of Oculus VR. VR and AR markets are projected Developmental
Computing to be USD 150 Billion by 2020. Besides gaming and entertainment, a big part of market growth will be contributed by new vertical User-oriented
Industrial Design applications in retail, healthcare, simulation, technical training and others. Industry collaboration
There are many existing and upcoming VR and AR systems from Oculus, HTC Vive, Samsung GearVR, Google Daydream which includes Hardware
head-mounted display (HMD), see-through glasses, hand controllers, gaze tracking, etc. The systems provide unparalleled immersion Software
and interaction. However, one major part missing from the virtual reality system is the haptic feedback.
This project aims to design haptic and wearable interfaces for technical training, for example in aviation, oil and gas and other
industries. In Human Factors training, haptic feedback is important to create realistic experience and reminder to the trainees, for
example when a trainer knocked on the virtual plane, a sensation of collision will be provided. Students will have the opportunity of
designing wearable interfaces that would provide haptic feedback through vibration, airbag pressure, etc. Students could refer and
improve upon previous year’s VR prototype which is a HMD with add-on haptic actuation.

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IS-321 Museum alive: interactive exhibits Khoo Eng Tat CEG, EEE, ME 5 Visiting a museum is often viewed as an activity confined to those going on a school trip. Many museums around the world are working
Arts and Social Sciences
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IS-322 Learning music in virtual reality Khoo Eng Tat CEG, EEE, ME 5 Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) are poised to become the next generation computing platform. Several technology
Arts and Social Sciences
Computing
Industrial Design
IS-324 Virtual hands: gesture interaction for virtual reality Khoo Eng Tat BME, CEG, EEE, ESP, ME 5 Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) are poised to become the next generation computing platform. Several technology
Arts and Social Sciences
Computing
Industrial Design
IS-325 Thermo-simulation in virtual and augmented reality Khoo Eng Tat BME, CEG, EEE, ESP, MSE, 5 Traditionally, Virtual Reality (VR) systems simulate physical presence in an environment through visual and auditory stimuli. By utilizing
Nimesha Ranasinghe (Keio-NUS CUTE Center) ME
Arts and Social Sciences
Computing
Industrial Design
IS-326 Smell actuation in virtual and augmented reality Khoo Eng Tat BME, CEG, EEE, ESP, MSE, 5 Traditionally, Virtual Reality (VR) systems simulate physical presence in an environment through visual and auditory stimuli. By utilizing
Nimesha Ranasinghe (Keio-NUS CUTE Center) ME
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IS-327 Robot receptionist Khoo Eng Tat CEG, EEE, ISE, ME 5 Travel agencies are investing in a wide range of innovative solutions to meet escalating travelers’ expectations and to provide
Howard Chan (Chan Brothers) Business
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IS-328 Travel/tour communication and sharing device Khoo Eng Tat CEG, EEE, ISE, ME 5 Travel agencies are investing in a wide range of innovative solutions to meet escalating travelers’ expectations and to provide
Howard Chan (Chan Brothers) Business
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Industrial Design
Research
to break the stereotype, to revamp its space and to connect to a greater group of audiences. Developmental
We believe a trip to a museum can be enjoyed by all and can be both a pleasurable and educational experience. This project aims to User-oriented
blend interactive media, for example virtual reality, augmented reality and physical computing with the cultural artifacts, storytelling Industry collaboration
and space, to create a compelling museum experience that engages every senses of the audience. Hardware
The project requires students to explore various media, for example olfaction, visualization, sound and space that would redefine the Software
interaction and immersion of the exhibits. Students will learn to design interactive media to transform the space and time using visual
projection/display that interplay with olfaction, body movement and soundscape. The proposed solution would also engage artist and
audience to create new content and interaction modality.
Students will get the chance to experiment with the latest gadgets and technologies in visualization, sensors, sound and olfaction, while
working alongside with creative artists and museum curator.
Research
giants are making huge investments, most notably Facebook's USD 3 Billion acquisition of Oculus VR. VR and AR markets are projected Developmental
to be USD 150 Billion by 2020. Besides gaming and entertainment, a big part of market growth will be contributed by new vertical User-oriented
applications in retail, healthcare, simulation, technical training and others. Industry collaboration
There are many existing and upcoming VR and AR systems from Oculus, HTC Vive, Samsung GearVR, Google Daydream which includes Hardware
head-mounted display (HMD), see-through glasses, hand controllers, gaze tracking, etc. The systems provide unparalleled immersion Software
and interaction.
In the project, students will explore the application of virtual reality and augmented reality to learn piano, guitar, violin or other musical
instruments. Students are expected to identify design requirements for learning music and develop working prototypes that cater to
the needs. Students may use existing sound libraries to develop a learning modules in VR or AR, for example overlaying musical
notations on physical musical instrument using AR see-through glasses, or simply learn in VR without needing physical instrument.
Students may refer to previous project that virtually reconstructed a traditional Chinese Guqin string instrument into an interactive
system that allows users to use their body movement to “play” the instrument.
Research
giants are making huge investments, most notably Facebook's USD 3 Billion acquisition of Oculus VR. VR and AR markets are projected Developmental
to be USD 150 Billion by 2020. Besides gaming and entertainment, a big part of market growth will be contributed by new vertical User-oriented
applications in retail, healthcare, simulation, technical training and others. Industry collaboration
There are many existing and upcoming VR and AR systems from Oculus, HTC Vive, Samsung GearVR, Google Daydream which includes Hardware
head-mounted display (HMD), see-through glasses, hand controllers, gaze tracking, etc. The systems provide unparalleled immersion Software
and interaction.
Gesture sensing hardware and solutions are key to allow user to interact with the virtual environment. This project aims to develop
gesture-sensing solution for VR technical training, for example in aviation training, maintenance and repair operation and medical
procedures. Examples of gestures are grab, rotate, assemble and disassemble components. Other use cases of gesture-sensing solution
will also be considered, for example in architecture and building visualization.
Students are expected to develop and integrate external input devices, for example data glove, vision and sensor based tracking
devices, with VR head-mounted display/glasses into a seamless VR system.
Research
only two of the human sense, this approach to VR limits the number of modalities that are engaged, in turn having a negative effect on Developmental
the user's sense of immersion during the VR experience. User-oriented
A research prototype, Ambiotherm has been developed in NUS (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5E1lvA1Z2mw). It is a wearable Industry collaboration
accessory for VR headsets that can provide additional thermal and air-flow sensations to traditional VR experiences. By providing the Hardware
user with a combination of visual, auditory, thermal and wind sensations, Ambiotherm is able to increase user's sense of presence in Software
VR experiences by simulating real-world environmental factors such as ambient temperatures and wind patterns.
This project aims to identify use cases of thermo-simulation in VR, for example in firefighting training, games, and other situation
where temperature actuation is critical to the VR experience. Students are expected to fine tune and improve on the existing prototype
to fit the use cases.
Research
only two of the human sense, this approach to VR limits the number of modalities that are engaged, in turn having a negative effect on Developmental
the user's sense of immersion during the VR experience. User-oriented
A research prototype, Ambiotherm has been developed in NUS (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5E1lvA1Z2mw). It is a wearable Industry collaboration
accessory for VR headsets that can provide additional thermal and air-flow sensations to traditional VR experiences. Additionally, there Hardware
are companies that start making smell/odor actuation add on to VR, for example Vaqso VR. Vaqso syncs up with VR experiences and it Software
is possible to set different odor cartridges. By synchronizing the rotation speed of the fan with the VR content when the user moves
closer to or away from the object in the virtual space, it will be possible to strengthen or weaken the smell accordingly.
This project aims to develop a new modality, which adds to the olfactory and smell sensation in Virtual and Augmented Reality. The
students will identify use cases of VR simulation that would greatly enhanced by olfactory/smell actuation, for example in firefighting
training and games. Students are expected to fine tune and improve on the existing prototype to fit the use cases.
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personalized services. Chan Brothers is an industry partner for this project. User-oriented
This project aims to develop a robotic receptionist that would be the first layer of interface to the customers. As with most service Industry collaboration
industry, at Chan Brothers’ tour agent offices, a real person receptionist would handle walk-in customers. This project would explore Hardware
the use of robot or automated kiosk to increase efficiency and productivity. When a passenger walks in, typically receptionist will ask Software
for their inquiry destination and give them queue number. Robot, with suitable voice or interaction with passenger, it can fulfil the
inquiry destination and also give queue to passenger. Furthermore, robot could send the destination info to passenger via phone or
other media. When there is no customer to be served, the robot display video or other interesting content.
About Chan Brothers:
Chan Brothers Travel was founded in 1965 in modest small office. Today, it has grown to become one of Singapore’s and the region’s
largest and most established travel service provider with a vast network of agents spanning the Asia Pacific region with branch office in
Malaysia, Indonesia and China. With over 50 years' worth of happy customers, no one comes close to Chan Brothers for perfecting the
holiday experience.
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personalized services. Chan Brothers is an industry partner for this project. User-oriented
This project aims to design a solution that provides effective communication for group tours, which may include location based Industry collaboration
tracking, schedule coordination, voice/text message, direction guidance and more. The solution could be in a form of mobile app, Hardware
wearables or other innovative interfaces. Software
During tour, passengers are moving around, hence it is not easy to find and talk to them. Tour leader sometimes find it difficult to
locate the passengers, as some may be shopping, in restroom, in other nearby locations. It will be good to have some form of
communication tools, for example “walkie-talkie” function via some device to locate and talk to passenger. Further, if tour leader and
passengers can communicate via picture or video, to share interesting moments.
About Chan Brothers:
Chan Brothers Travel was founded in 1965 in modest small office. Today, it has grown to become one of Singapore’s and the region’s
largest and most established travel service provider with a vast network of agents spanning the Asia Pacific region with branch office in
Malaysia, Indonesia and China. With over 50 years' worth of happy customers, no one comes close to Chan Brothers for perfecting the
holiday experience.
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IS-329 Designing for improved operator efficiency and workflow (ResMed Corp) Edwin Koh BME, CEG, EEE, ISE, ME 4 ResMed is an MNC that creates world-class sleep and respiratory care products. Headquartered in the US, it has facilities in Australia, Developmental
China, Europe, and in Singapore – an 8200 meter-square clean-room manufacturing facility. User-oriented
A large portion of work consists of manual assembly by operators. The performance of human operator is difficult to quantify, each Industry collaboration
operator varying in work quality, speed, inspection rate. This impedes attempts to improve the operational efficiency of the factory. Hardware
You are required to think through the perspective of the operators, supervisors and engineers to ultimately improve operator efficiency Software
at work. A deliverable would be to create a metrics for performance and a sustainable system (physical, electronic and/or software) to Numerical / Simulations
measure such metric. One may also design devices that supports operators’ tasks. The scope of project can be adjusted for relevance to
your course of study.

IS-330 Design of autonomous ground vehicle and simulation to improve material Edwin Koh BME, CEG, EEE, ISE, ME 4 ResMed is an MNC that creates world-class sleep and respiratory care products. Headquartered in the US, it has facilities in Australia, Developmental
workflow (ResMed Corp) China, Europe, and in Singapore – an 8200 meter-square manufacturing facility. User-oriented
Material delivery with Autonomous Ground Vehicle (AGV) is becoming a viable option in the face of increased manpower costs. Industry collaboration
Your work relates to the designing of a cost-effective AGV prototype and/or simulating its material flow within the factory. This pilot is Hardware
crucial to determining the feasibility of a full-scale implementation, which incurs high costs of investment. Scope of project can be Software
adjusted for relevance to your course of study and interests. Numerical / Simulations

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Project ID Title Supervisor(s) Relevant disciplines Number of students Description Pre-requisites Nature of project

SSC-301 Water filter for households using aquaporin biomimetic membranes Tong Yen Wah (ChBE) ChBE, ESP, MSE, ME 3 We have recently developed a biomimetic membrane using a protein obtained from cells - Aquaporin. These protein water channels Developmental
allow only water to go through, and do so at a very high rate. The membranes were originally designed for seawater desalination. We
would now like to apply these membranes water household water filters for use in countries where water quality from the tap is not
suitable for immediate drinking. Current household filters are relatively large, and uses absorbents and filters that are costly, while the
water flow rate is reduced. Can we design a small device using only aquaporin membranes for high water flow to be used in
households?

SSC-302 Addressing defects in construction David Chua (CEE) CVE, CEG, EEE, ESP, EVE, 5 Quality and defects are major issues in the construction industry, and typically cause substantial delays in handing over a building to its Research
Justin Yeoh (CEE) ISE, MSE, ME owners. Among some of the most common defects, is that of detecting surface level-ness and even-ness of floors and walls. This is a Developmental
Computing time consuming and laborious task that is ripe for disruption. Current methods of checking these either involve a lot of manpower, or User-oriented
Industrial Design sophisticated and expensive technology. The use of tiles and other architectural finishes on the floors and walls, makes this task even Hardware
more challenging. Software
The project objective is to investigate and develop a method of detecting: 1. If a surface is level, 2. If a surface is even, and 3. Which
portions of the surface are quality defects. The scope of the project include the following:
1. Review the current technology and state-of-the-art in surface defect detection.
2. Analyze the problem of surface defect detection, and further identify the engineering challenges involved.
3. Evaluate the adequacy of current technology in solving this problem.
4. Propose and evaluate several design concepts to solve this problem.
5. Design, build and test a prototype based on the selected design concept.

SSC-303 A solution to address hazardous blind lifting operations of cranes David Chua (CEE) CVE, CEG, EEE, ESP, EVE, 5 Crane lifting operations are a major hazard in Singapore’s construction industry. One major contributing factor is the situation of “Blind Research
Justin Yeoh (CEE) ISE, MSE, ME Lifts”. Blind lifts refer to lifting operations where the crane operator is picking and lowering payloads in zones where his field of view is Developmental
Computing obstructed. The current regulations require that such lifts be carefully planned for, with multiple signalmen and riggers needed to User-oriented
Industrial Design ensure a set of eyes on the lifting operation. These translate into a loss of productivity and increased hazard exposure. Hardware
The project objective is to design and develop a method of addressing the problems associated with Blind Lifts. Examples of such Software
solutions could involve extra sensory options, robotic devices or vision based techniques to enhance the operator’s situational
awareness.
The scope of the project could include the following:
1. Review the current technology and state-of-the-art in addressing blind lifting operation problems.
2. Analyze the problem, and further identify the engineering challenges involved.
3. Evaluate the adequacy of current techniques and technology to solve the problem.
4. Propose and evaluate several design concepts to solve this problem.
5. Design, build and test a prototype based on the selected design concept.

SSC-304 Urban heat island effect Hozefa S/O Husainee CVE, CEG, EEE, ESP, EVE, 3 The urban heat island effect - where temperatures in urban areas are significantly higher than in rural areas - is increasingly becoming a User-oriented
Elliot Law ME concern in cities worldwide. High-rise buildings which block wind and have large surfaces to absorb heat, the lack of vegetation and the Hardware
heat generated by energy usage are some causes of the phenomenon. As a high-density city, Singapore is susceptible to urban heat Software
island effect. Experimental
Challenge: design or invent a product based on the challenge of the Urban Heat Island Effect. Numerical / Simulations

SSC-305 Smart cool ideas for better HDB living Hozefa S/O Husainee CVE, CEG, EEE, EVE, ME 3 Students will be tasked to identify problems with day-to-day living in HDB estates and come up with innovative and “smart” ideas to User-oriented
Elliot Law Industrial Design tackle these problems effectively. Projects can be aimed at the household level or estate level. Hardware
Interesting projects at the household level could be labor-saving devices to help residents (especially the elderly) with their daily Software
chores; gadgets to reduce or better help residents manage their water and electricity usage and/or promote recycling; movable Experimental
partitions or furniture that can maximize use of small spaces; devices that can help residents grow their own greens; and many other
projects that can improve livability in HDB flats by making them smart while promoting sustainable lifestyles.
Examples of projects at the estate level may include solutions for improving thermal and aural comfort such as smart architectural
features that generate clean energy as well as reduce thermal load such as photovoltaic sun shades; novel building materials to convert
excess heat for storage; barriers and/or materials that can reduce ambient noise levels in residential estates; and real-time sensing
networks to better manage deployment and maintenance of services.

SSC-306 Energy innovation Hozefa S/O Husainee EEE, ESP, EVE, ME 3 Design or invent a product to solve and demonstrate the use of alternative sources of energy with focus on climate change and Research
Elliot Law environmental sustainability. It can also be in the form of generating energy or saving energy. Hardware
Experimental
Numerical / Simulations

SSC-307 Energy harvesting on roads Hozefa S/O Husainee CEG, EEE, ESP, ME 3 Roads and footpaths in general experience many vibrations when cars pass by or by walking pedestrians. Students will be required to Research
Andrew Tay research and build a prototype to test out if these vibrations can be harnessed to useful energy. Developmental
Experimental
SSC-308 Cheap water Andrew Tay EEE, ESP, EVE, MSE, ME 5 Over 70% of the Earth is covered with water yet as many as 2.8 billion people face some sort of water scarcity every year. This project Developmental
Business aims to scope and design a solution for it. It could be on a large scale design/process improvement for desalination plants or a smaller User-oriented
Industrial Design scale solution for disaster-stricken locations to provide potable water. Hardware
Objectives and deliverables: Experimental
-Determine the scope of the problem that you will like to solve.
-Understand the constraints and requirements for the identified problem.
-Explore concepts to solve the identified problem scope.
-Develop a prototype and detailed design of the solution.

SSC-309 Development of adsorptive ultrafiltration membranes and process integral with
reverse osmosis for boron removal in water treatment
Zhang Sui (ChBE) ChBE, ESP, EVE, MSE 3 Boron is toxic for plants, animals and human beings if its amount exceeds the required limit. It can also cause an adverse effect in the Research
semiconductor industry. The acceptable boron level for drinking water is 2.4 mg/L as set by WHO. Boron usually exists in the form of Developmental
boric acid (B(OH)3 or H3BO3) in seawater and wastewater. Due to its small size and fast diffusion rate, boric acid cannot be easily Experimental
removed by conventional treatments, such as reverse osmosis (RO). Therefore, highly absorptive ultrafiltration membranes and their
integration with RO processes are proposed to provide energy-saving, high rejection and high throughput approaches to remove boron
in water treatment.
The project is mainly experiment-based consisting of three parts: design and fabrication of absorptive ultrafiltration membranes, short
and long term tests of the membranes for boron removal and regeneration, and integration with reverse osmosis.

SSC-310 Augmented reality for crane inspection Khoo Eng Tat CEG, EEE, ME 5 Cranes are indispensable in industries like construction and shipbuilding and ship repair. However, there are many instances of crane Developmental
Goh Yang Miang (SDE) Computing collapses across the years. Thus, the Ministry of Manpower requires Authorised Examiners (AEs) to conduct periodic inspections of User-oriented
Project and Facilities cranes to assute their safety. These inspections are knowledge intensive and the AEs may miss details of the crane components or Industry collaboration
Management forget important details necessary for a thorough inspection. Current inspections rely heavily on checklists and experience of individual Hardware
AEs. Software
Augmented Reality (AR) is a new form of computing technology that allows digital information (3D/image/video/text) to be overlaid to
the actual equipment, normally through a display like see-through glass or head-mounted display. It has the potential to facilitate and
improve the quality and thoroughness of the inspection by supplementing the AEs with relevant information and step-by-step guidance
that ensure the procedures are carried out in proper sequences.
This project aims to develop a prototype AR crane inspection system that identifies crane components automatically and then
providing important information such as relevant inspection checklist, regulation, past incidents and safety standards. Students are
expected to identify design requirements of the AR crane inspection system, explore various AR glasses and interfaces, and develop
prototypes that would be used during training and refresher for Authorised Examiners.

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SSC-311 VR fire and safety training Khoo Eng Tat CEG, EEE, ME 5 Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) are poised to become the next generation computing platform. Several technology Research
Arts and Social Sciences giants are making huge investments, most notably Facebook's USD 3 Billion acquisition of Oculus VR. VR and AR markets are projected Developmental
Computing to be USD 150 Billion by 2020. Besides gaming and entertainment, a big part of market growth will be contributed by new vertical User-oriented
Industrial Design applications in retail, healthcare, simulation, technical training and others. Industry collaboration
There are many existing and upcoming VR and AR systems from Oculus, HTC Vive, Samsung GearVR, Google Daydream which includes Hardware
head-mounted display (HMD), see-through glasses, hand controllers, gaze tracking, etc. The systems provide unparalleled immersion Software
and interaction.
This project aims to develop a VR fire and safety training system that provide realistic environment and training scenarios. Students are
expected to identify design requirements of fire and safety training and develop prototypes that could be used by the firefighters or
building fire safety officers and their occupants. To make the training realistic, representation of the actual environment in VR should be
considered, for example, 3D capture of the room, 360 photos/videos, etc. Students could refer and improve upon previous year’s VR
prototype.

SSC-312 Generating power through heat Lim Hong Wee EEE, ESP, EVE, ME 5 Heat is a by product energy from most machineries like motor, engine, etc. Harnessing this energy and converting them to more useful Developmental
Andrew Tay form of energy will help to save energy usage or increase in the efficiency of the machinery. This project aims to harness energy from User-oriented
Hozefa S/O Husainee lower temperature difference. This project can also be on harnessing heat energy from the sun without the use of a solar concentrator. Hardware
Software
Experimental
Numerical / simulations

SSC-313 Aging in place Elliot Law EEE, ME 4 Recent statistics show that the number of elderly citizens aged 65 and above in Singapore is increasing rapidly. The size of this group of Developmental
Industrial Design citizens doubled from 220,000 in 2000 to 440,000 in 2015, and is expected to increase to 900,000 by 2030. The number of such elderly User-oriented
citizens who live alone is also likely to increase to 83,000, up from 35,000 today. At the same time, the average life expectancy of Hardware
elderly citizens is expected to increase to about 87 years by 2030. As a result, to support aging in place there is an increasing demand to Experimental
provide more elderly-friendly homes, towns, and communities across Singapore. However, while there has been much attention paid to
remaking our public spaces and transport system elderly-friendly, there are still plenty that can be done to remake homes so that
elderly citizens can live independently in a comfortable manner.
In this project, students are expected to design an innovative product and/or service that can help the elderly with their daily tasks or
activities in their homes. The scope of the project include the following:
1. Review current products and/or services that are targeted at helping the elderly age in place, particularly in their homes.
2. Identify the needs, wants, and desires of target users and other relevant stakeholders.
3. Propose and evaluate several design solutions for the intended product and/or service.
4. Design, build and test a prototype based on the selected design solution
5. Validate the proposed design solution with end users and/or other stakeholders.

SSC-314 Intelligent self-balancing system for lifting of PPVC modules Elliot Law CVE, CEG, EEE, ESP, ME 4 Pre-fabricated pre-finished volumetric construction (PPVC) is an increasingly popular approach to improve productivity in the Developmental
Ernest Abbott (CEE) construction sector. In this construction method, large room-sized units (termed as “modules”) are fabricated and finished off-site – User-oriented
with complete architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical features – and then transported on-site to be assembled with other Industry collaboration
units, normally by stacking, in order to form a complete building. The advantages of this approach include shorter construction time Hardware
on-site, minimal disturbance surrounding a site, better quality control of construction products, economy of scale, and lower Software
manpower costs. Experimental
Nevertheless, the success of the PPVC approach hinges on several key factors. One of these factors is the ability to lift the PPVC
modules in a safe and efficient manner. A PPVC module and its lifting frame must be kept level during a lifting operation. However,
there is a tendency for the module and/or its lifting frame to tilt during lifting because the weight distribution is normally asymmetrical.
Keeping them level during lifting is no mean feat as a typical PPVC module could weigh around 25 tons or more. The current approach
in the industry is complicated, tedious, and time-consuming as it relies on the use of manual labor to calculate and adjust the length of
cables that are used to lift the module and its lifting frame. These adjustments have to be made every time before a module is lifted.
There are currently no automated or semi-automated solutions available in the market for this purpose. With increasing push from the
Government for greater adoption of the PPVC approach in future projects, there is potentially a big market for a good solution to this
lifting problem.
Therefore, the objective of this project is to design an intelligent self-balancing system for lifting of PPVC modules. The solution needs
to be able to work at building sites as well as factories where the modules are fabricated. Students will work with a potential client in
this project. The scope of the project includes the following:
1. Review the requirements of the client as well as other stakeholders in the industry through field work, client survey, market analysis,
etc.
2. Evaluate existing solutions that have been used by other similar projects locally and overseas.
3. Propose and evaluate several concept solutions to the problem.
4. Design, build, and test scale prototype(s) of the selected concept solution.

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