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Project Descriptions

CECS Senior Design

Learn more about the Senior Design projects for the Fall 2025 semester by clicking through the accordians below. 

Computer Science

An AI-assisted immersive visualization system that solves the difficulty clinicians and students face in accurately understanding complex, personalized anatomy from static 2D CT scans, particularly for congenital heart defects. Runs the scan through an AI classifier to diagnose and categorize common defects, and uses a deep learning pipeline to automatically segment and isolate organs, reconstruct them into 3D digital twins and place them inside a virtual reality environment.

Aims to address the problem of inaccurate and uncertain patient care and diagnoses in various medical disciplines. Includes a web application built on top of machine learning models trained to predict breast cancer diagnoses and pediatric appendicitis outcomes in patients.

A mobile and web application that exists to connect leaders and soldiers. Soldiers submit forms for approval and leaders can review and approve those forms. Leaders can manage their unit’s battle assembly calendar, view unit statistics, and keep track of budget and spending. This replaces the old system of scanning, emailing or faxing forms to one another and drastically shortens the time it takes for soldiers to get paid.

A browser-based game where users take care of their pet via washing, feeding and playing with them. As creatures are taken care of, they evolve and can be customized using items from the shop. Users can socialize with each other, play games and collect items in this web game, growing bonds with their creatures and developing solid routines.

Provides the UCF community with a reliable, campus-specific way to document and view wildlife sightings. The application enables users to upload a photo, add a brief note and geotag the location, which then appears on a live campus map and in a chronological feed.

A threat detection security system that identifies threats based on the presence of weapons or objects being used in a threatening manner, in order to notify users or authorities of potential dangers. It could be used by individuals or organizations that wish to remain aware at all times of any potential threats present in the vicinity, within their home, place of business or institution.

This virtual reality application is an immersive educational tool aimed to help first-year medical students practice reading and interpreting CT scans. The application simulates a clinical imaging suite where students can explore both normal and abnormal CT scans, identify anatomical structures and recognize medical implantable devices such as pacemakers, stents and joint replacements.

A social-media style sports app where athletes upload their best sports clips to compete head to head. Other users watch and vote to decide who performed the best, making the platform both interactive and competitive. Users can also create or join larger sports events, facing off against others to prove themselves as the top athlete in that sport.

Provides a supplementary resource to practice conversations in a foreign language. Tito is a chatbot that uses vocabulary proficiency to determine how to lead the conversation. Tito provides the user with the ability to communicate via their voice or keyboard.

Provides an open source version of NASA’s Distributed Observer Network (DON), which allows users to interact with a mission simulation by moving through space and time. Extending this boundary allows to support for missions from Earth to Mars and beyond.

Aims to provide an immersive platform for signal interference analysis and electromagnetic spectrum visualization. Can also assist with commander mission planning and observation. Users will be able to spatially navigate an electromagnetic spectrum environment in virtual reality.

Go-Trigger is a cybersecurity platform designed to tackle the growing problem of digital identity exposure from data breaches. The system actively scans public and private breach databases to see if a user’s information, like an email or username, has been compromised.

A Java-based community website where people can share posts, comment and vote, similar to a forum or discussion board, but with user ownership and decentralization built in.

Aims to analyze a critical hardware vulnerability, Rowhammer, and effectively mitigate it.

An autonomous lab maintenance system that includes a 3D printer. It takes in eight data points, compares normal ranges to current ranges and deciphers if it should stop a print, pause or receive user interference.

A functional distributed interactive simulation (DIS) bridge capable of real-time bidirectional data transmission to visualize and simulate aircraft flight data from Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 within a DIS-compatible network.

Improves functionality of Nemours’ Family Resource Center, which allows families to acquire and be better informed of resources available to them. Enhances the security practices of user accounts, adds version control features to the resource database, improves the accuracy and customization of the resource search and display, and provides general user interface improvements to aid the usefulness of the website.

A drone that can understand everyday human language and visual context. Users can simply say “sweep search this area” or “model that object,” and the drone will carry out the objective.

A free, web-based music trivia experience that’s fun, accessible and visually engaging. SoundByte plays short audio snippets and challenges users to guess the correct song or artist. Scoring is based on both speed and accuracy, with streak multipliers that reward consistency.

A local two-player chess game where each chess capture triggers a platform-fighter style duel, similar to Super Smash Bros. Each chess piece is represented by a fighter with distinct stats and move sets. The outcome of the duel determines the state of the chessboard, and gameplay continues until the king is captured or a stalemate is reached.

A cloud simulation platform used to run and render space simulations on self-hosted servers and for streaming video to interactive browser clients, so that users can work with simulations on low-end hardware and without installing any software.

Takes an existing educational desktop game and makes it available for mobile devices. The game has the player attempt to save a fictional national park that is being overrun by invasive insect pests by breeding genetically-modified wasps.

A localized platform designed for collectors of specialized items. Unlike traditional marketplaces, it uses semantic search to go beyond simple keywords. Users can set notifications for the items they care about, and they will still be alerted even if the buyer or seller describes the product differently. This helps collectors discover the exact items they are looking for in their area.

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Automatically monitors and waters plants using solar power, sensors and smart controls. The system tracks soil moisture, light levels and water supply, then delivers just the right amount of water through a precision pump. Users can monitor and adjust plant settings through a simple web dashboard, even remotely.

A smart gardening system that automatically takes care of a plant’s basic needs. Includes sensors that check the soil’s moisture and the light in the room and turns on a small water pump or grow light when necessary. Eliminates guesswork or the need for fixed schedules.

Laser Harp is frameless and uses a toggling laser diode and a stepper motor with a mirror mount to produce individual strings. If the strings are interrupted, a photodiode will detect and produce a voltage that will be measured and a musical note will be played. Laser Harp is portable, easy to use and cheaper than other harps.

A hybrid musical synthesizer for the hands-on artist and tinkerer. A synthesizer creates sound from scratch. NepTune’s sound engine utilizes high-precision digital oscillators, which are then shaped by an analog signal path. This analog section uses classic components, including a resonant voltage-controlled filter for tonal character and a voltage-controlled amplifier sculpted by envelope generators to give each note its unique contour.

An assistive device that lets people with disabilities press piano pedals using their mouth instead of their legs. It translates tongue pressure on a mouthpiece into signals that wirelessly control motors, which then push the piano pedals in real time. This gives players the same expressive control as if they were using their feet.

An autonomous robot designed to transport warehouse payloads safely and efficiently. The robot detects when a package is placed on it, identifies the item through radio frequency identification technology, and uses sensors to navigate its surroundings while avoiding obstacles. It continuously plans its path, adjusting in real time if conditions change.

Works by shooting the ball into various electromechanical devices that interact with the ball. It is different than available pinball machines with its layout, combination of in-game events and by being suitable for tabletop play.

A low-cost radio diversity system that can connect to a transmitter in multiple ways and automatically adapt for optimal reception. By setting up several broadcast signals and multiple antennas/receivers, the system compares them in real time and chooses the strongest or most reliable path.

An autonomous robot that detects and reports discarded and salvageable items near residential sidewalks. The identified items are then uploaded to a website for people in the area to view.

A compact transponder-sized device designed to help drivers stay alert and attentive. Using computer vision, SafeSight monitors both the driver and external traffic conditions, detecting distractions such as looking down at a phone or delayed reactions to traffic signals. When an attention infraction occurs, the device emits an audible alert and logs the incident.

Moves beyond the limitations of the traditional white cane by introducing a smart device designed for enhanced safety, navigation and user independence. Offers a wearable solution that has essential features like obstacle detection, vibration and audio haptic feedback and a rechargeable battery, making it suitable for everyday use and to help guide visually impaired users as they walk.

Turns an electric wheelchair into a self-driving system. It can map its surroundings and use object detection to allow for A -to-B driving.

A custom processor used to make visual simulations and interactive programs.

Interdisciplinary

Interactive virtual patients powered by artificial intelligence in a game-like environment. Instead of passively watching case videos, students actively engage with AI patients who can speak, react emotionally and present varied symptoms. This allows learners to practice essential skills—like asking the right questions, showing empathy and making diagnostic decisions—in a safe, repeatable setting.

A fully open source scanning laser microscope with a cheaper cost. Intended for research groups that need access to micron-level imaging without spending thousands of dollars.

Provides an economically feasible way for writers, students and individuals to translate text of different mediums into braille using laser etching on paper. The system is simple to use and can even take original input with a keyboard if a user so desires.

Provides the framework and roadmap that UCF needs to successfully integrate the groups feature into the new Pathify portal that replaces MyUCF. Focuses on the rules, policies and decision-making process that guides how the groups feature is created, managed and sustained over time.

A user-friendly system that automates pool monitoring. This device automatically draws a small water sample and performs multiple tests at once. One chamber measures chlorine and particulates, while the other measures phosphate concentration. A built-in sensor also records water temperature. Data is sent to a secure website, where users can view results, track changes over time and receive email alerts if a component fails.

Speeds up the process of filling in potholes, making the roadways safer for everyone. Includes detection and data collection systems.

A radio frequency device detector that utilizes free-space optical communication to relay a message about the detected device across a significant distance. By using an optical network, we can securely transmit critical data.

Suggests changes to UCF software systems to make it easier for users to find resources and for UCF to provide a smooth and accessible digital experience.

Aims to produce a new design review process for the National Solar Thermal Testing Facility of Sandia National Laboratories. Utilizing design thinking and systems engineering, this new design review process helps create a standardized method of project management to help facilitate the transition from ideas to drawings to builds.

A smarter maintenance plan that eliminates problems before they occur. The system works by using key performance indicators to find critical parts in the failure modes. With this, predictive tools can be created to make a clear maintenance schedule that boosts efficiency and uptime.

SkinLumina addresses the real-world problem that many dermatology tools are not designed or tested for the full range of skin types, which can make it harder to accurately detect conditions such as bruising, scarring, discoloration or melanoma. SkinLumina’s use of different light colors reveals both surface and deeper features more clearly and inclusively.

A custom dance rhythm video game and arcade cabinet that is that utilizes nine panels while also using computer vision to track the player’s pose. The game rewards not just hitting the right steps, but also how stylishly you play.

Booster landing pads can take months to reset, slowing down reusable rockets and driving up costs. This project aims to create a safe, efficient system by discovering which sites and operational factors will provide the best chance at promoting high-cadence launches.

A logistics framework that reimagines how payloads move from warehouse to launch pad with speed, safety and simplicity. It measures what matters: throughput, processing, and seamless 24/7 operations.

This project is about mapping the critical attributes, datasets and connections that define tomorrow’s access corridors to orbit and beyond. Working with partner teams, we’re building the foundation for a digital mapping tool that will guide decisions on the next generation of space access.

Focuses on researching and developing a next-generation spaceport built to support faster and more reliable rocket launch turnaround times. By analyzing key infrastructures and existing space launch complexes, we aim to create a layout that maximizes efficiency while ensuring safety.

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Provides provide tire testing data through the use of sensors in a drift car.

A deployable sensor system designed to capture ‘ground truth’ data on plume-surface interaction, which occurs between the exhaust plume of a lander and the surface of a planetary body. This sensor is intended to fly as a passive payload aboard a commercial lunar payload services lander and eject during the lander’s descent phase.

Carries therapy tools and medical equipment as it follows caregivers through the facility. Using sensors and control systems, it moves at walking speed, navigates hallways, avoids obstacles and transports payloads without manual guidance.

Small-scale aircraft used for surveillance and recreational applications to aid in protecting property. Traditional aircraft tends to be larger and bulkier, making transportation and usage less feasible for consumers. This aircraft is controlled remotely via a transmitter that processes signals and commands to the receiver on the model.

Combines the air conditioning and pool heating systems into a single, dual-purpose system that can do both. Ideal for homeowners, landlords and energy-conscious builders looking to reduce equipment costs, installation time and energy consumption.

Aims to convert a standard, low-cost lawn mower into a remote-controlled system with an AI camera safety system that allows homeowners and tenants to operate their lawn mower from inside the home.

Lifting tons of material from earth to develop the moon is difficult and costly. This project aims to solve that problem by manufacturing using the most abundant material on the lunar surface: regolith. By extruding a regolith/binder slurry and sintering, we can additively manufacture regolith bricks and other structures.

Aims to take an alternative approach to providing aircraft traffic information and collision avoidance by taking advantage of the properties of both lighter-than-air vehicles and fixed-wing aircraft to provide radar coverage.

Incorporates origami-inspired principles into a traditional unmanned aerial vehicle. Utilized by the military and researchers, this aircraft solves the needs for coastal surveillance such as monitoring maritime activities, environmental changes and disaster relief. The design enables cost-effective and scalable surveillance operations, and demonstrates features of compactness, portability, rapid deployment, buoyancy and eco-friendliness.

A model rocket equipped with glider wings that can deploy and glide the used rocket back to the site it launched from. Removes the need for landing on barges, as a glider has more range than current solutions.

Modernized the original platform of RE-RASSOR, a project created by the Florida Space Institute based on the RASSOR lunar rover from NASA. The goal of the project is to teach children about robotics and computer science to inspire the next generation of engineers.

A robotic, four-legged Triceratops. Includes two motor systems with a simple gears-and-pulley system that aids in the final movement of the robot.

The goal is to design, build, launch and recover a high-powered rocket capable of reaching 2,000 feet while safely carrying a fragile payload of standard eggs. The rocket must deliver its fragile cargo without cracking or damaging it at any stage of the mission — during launch, flight or landing.

Addresses the challenge of designing and engineering roller coasters efficiently and safely. By designing a 1:25 scaled 3D-printed model, engineers can test layouts, support structures and parts using physics and engineering practices.

Cuts down on not only search costs and overall time when looking for people in need of rescue.

A 3D-printed airplane that can fly while carrying a heavier payload. Offers a lightweight, low-cost and customizable aircraft. Because it is 3D-printed, parts can be redesigned and replaced quickly, letting teams adapt the plane for different missions.

Aims to be a safer alternative to keep divers out of harm’s way. Utilizing hydrofoils and a variable buoyancy engine, the underwater glider aims to be a highly energy efficient drone used for deep sea infrastructure inspections.

Aims to increase the independence and convenience of wheelchair users when shopping. Includes a cart attachment system and a motorized propulsion system. The attachment system allows the user to connect any shopping cart to their wheelchair, whether motorized or manual. The motorized propulsion system enables manual wheelchair users to easily navigate through the store while carrying the shopping cart and items within it.

UAV that’s engineered to perform a precise free-fall maneuver that recreates three seconds of zero gravity.