Ahmedabad University collaborates with the Olin College of Engineering, USA, to promote educational innovation. This first-of-a-kind partnership includes a faculty exchange programme aimed at integrating project-based learning and design thinking into Ahmedabad University’s engineering curricula.
1) Wireless Video Transmission Using USRP and GNU Radio
● Abstract
As the technology is growing day by day the best way to connect with each other in the today's world from the different areas of the various country is video conference.
GNU Radio is used to work on the different modules. The Real-time Video signal will be transferred and receive by the GMSK Modulator and Demodulator.
Equipments: Webcam ,Two PC with GNU Radio and GStreamer, One USRP for Transmitter And One for Receiver.
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● Final Outcome
Successfully able to send a video from one device to another
device using USRP. But, there is different way of transmission of real-time video.
Our main focus is on the transmission of video source using a GMSK modulation scheme.
The encoding and decoding of the real-time video can be done significantly with the minimal loss of data by using the H.264 encoder and H.264 decoder.
In conclusion, SDR system provides flexibility to development of video transmission using GNU Radio software and USRP hardware.
● Future Work
In future we will be working on transmitting a live video using USRP. For that identification of what changes are need to be done in the H264 encoder and decoder are to be found out.
● Mentor
Dr. Dhaval Patel
● Team Members
1) Dhruv Desai , 2) Vishal Soni
2) Stair Climber - SHIN UP
● Abstract
Material transferring on a flat floor or on stairs has been one of the major issues faced by the society when it comes to transferring heavy machines or equipment from one storey to another storey. Shin-Up is a stair-climber which can lift weight upto 400 kgs and can balance the load on it’s base and will climb stair automatically or manually
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● Final Outcome
The machine requires single human operator in order to control it in manual mode which reduces the man-power. The automatic mode assures the load safety as it senses the amount of inclination of stair and balances the load.
Timing belt and pulley mechanism makes the escalation of the machine slip resistant.
● Future Work
Sensing of an obstacle in the path of the stair-climber can be accomplished in future by working on it using artificial intelligence.
Reduction of the dead weight of the machine by using more efficient and less heavy materials by replacing mild steel can also be accomplished in future.
● Mentor
Shri Vinay Patankar
● Team Members
1) Jay Doshi , 2) Kunal Vyas , 3) Meet Modi , 4) Nikki Thakrar , 5) Saransh Shah
3) Spring Based Universal Testing Machine
● Abstract
Tensile testing is an engineering test in which the test piece is subjected to incremental and controlled tension until failure. Few properties that can be measured via the test are ultimate tensile strength, breaking strength, maximum elongation, and reduction in area. It’s necessary to test tensile strength of material chosen before actual use in a build.
● Block Diagram
● Inspiration
- Focus: Educational Institutions
• Universal Tensile Testing machines (UTM) are bulky and require electromechanical components to give accurate test outcomes
• Results in expensive machinery - not justifiable in an educational institution
- Focus: Commercial Avenues
• Target sector: Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME)
• Manufacturing Sector MSME is 7.04% of total GDP
• Problem here is the cost(Commercial ~ ₹ 6 Lakh) - unaffordable for MSME
● Future Work
Testing on other test pieces with different material composition and processes to get an accurate representation of the machine performance
More robust force calculation methods can be used to accurately calculate the stress acting on the test piece
New fixtures to measure other parameters such as flexture, compressive strength,etc.
Possibility of automating the force applying mechanism for future iterations
● Mentors
Dr. Harshal Oza and Dr. Ajay Karakoti
● Team Members
1) Kshitij Kumbar , 2) Prashant Panchal , 3) Meet Nayee , 4) Jainil Shah
4) Web Cache/Proxy Implementation
● Abstract
Number of active internet users are increasing day by day. So, it’s difficult for server to handle all requests efficiently.
Using a Proxy server with a well-maintained cache enables fast data transfer that makes client-server architecture more efficient and handle this problem.
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● Final Outcome
- Website response time reduced approximately by a factor of 10 for both LRU and LFU caching.
- e.g. www.youtube.com (with LFU caching) without cached data: 0.0051 sec with cached data: 0.00022 sec
- Hit-ratio for cache size 30:
- LFU: 62%
- LRU: 60%
● Future Work
Frequently accessed nptel videos can be cached on our institute’s local (proxy) server.
More caching algorithms can be implemented and compared.
● Mentor
Dr. Manish Chaturvedi
● Team Members
1) Harsh Shah , 2) Jay Modi , 3) Kirtan Gajjar , 4) Meet Patel
5) Blockchain based E-Voting
● Abstract
Blockchain is a decentralized, distributed ledger consisting of blocks of transactions, cryptographically secured to make a chain of immutable blocks.
Developed a proof-of-concept (POC) model for E-voting system based on blockchain technology.
The server in the model broadcasts the encrypted block of votes to all nodes (voting devices) in the blockchain..
● Block Diagram
● Final Outcome
Successfully able to cast a vote, and record it on the blockchain
● Future Work
Proof of work (POW) can be implemented to add a block in the blockchain.
A hierarchy of these servers can be extended so votes are present everywhere in the whole network spanning a state.
● Mentor
Dr. Manish Chaturvedi
● Team Members
1) Anshul Jethwani , 2) Chintan Gandhi, 3) Darshan Shah, 4) Hardik Udeshi
6) Hand Gesture Recognition
● Abstract
The main goal is to recognize hand movement of the user, based on the movement, program will take appropriate action
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● Final Outcome
Program detects hand gesture of user. Performs various tasks based on hand gesture. Different modes for different set of actions.
The program is completely written in python and uses OpenCV for image processing
● Future Work
We can use Machine Learning to detect gesture.
We can also add extra modes that supports more number of actions..
● Team Members
1) Ativ Joshi , 2) Pratik Padalia, 3) Dip Patel, 4) Kartavya Bhatt
7) Image to Audio Convertor
● Abstract
The system will detect the Devnagari fonts(‘Bandish’ from Hindustani Classical Music) from the given image and will play accordingly. Main focus was on the use of Line segmentation and word segmentation by which characters have been detected.
To do so Concepts of Image Processing were followed and have tried to achieve the above mentioned objectives. Main goal is to get maximum accuracy by detecting as many notations as possible.
Also the learner will get the clear sound of the notes.
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● Final Outcome
● Future Work
After detecting characters from the images, we can make it more remarkable by recognizing the raga from the characters. At this stage, we are trying to make a prototype of this system.
After testing it, if it works properly, we may take it further and develop an application for this system
. Here we are not considering the lyrics in future we can make the system which can handle it too.
● Mentors
Prof. Srijan Deshpande and Prof. Kunal Gajjar
● Team Members
1) Neel Shukla , 2) Pujan Prajapati, 3) Simran Vaswani
8) Timetable Generator
● Abstract
Every organization has challenges to overcome and managing data like data of Faculties, Courses, Courses taught by faculty, room type needed for a particular course, semesters and the course offered in each semester, free slots for room, faculty and semester in order to avoid conflict and finally generate the timetable.
To easily fetch and update data, it is stored in MySQL and all the computation is done in Java.
● Block Diagram
● Final Outcome
The generated timetable contains:
● Day, Time
● Course name, Credit and Faculty
● Room Type, Number and Location
● Future Work
To generate timetable for all the semesters and programs by optimizing the algorithm
Also, the concept of batches for a particular lab or lecture can be implemented by minute changes in the program and database.
● Team Members
1) Arpita Sukhwani , 2) Shruti Hindocha, 3)Jinisha Mehta
9) Superdash
● Abstract
People don’t usually tend to think of saving on purchases of regular day to day products. On various e-commerce websites, price of such products fluctuates time to time
The aim of this project is to let people know about such price drops as soon as possible.
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● Final Outcome
● Future Work
Alerts based on user specification.
Price tracking feature for users
Chatbot
● Team Members
1) Shivam Vyas , 2) Sachin Akhani, 3) Kirtan Gajjar
10) Charpy Impact Tester
● Abstract
Charpy Impact tester is used to determine the impact strength of the different materials
The process implies hammering effect on the work material that determines how much mechanical energy is required for the failure of any material.
A part or material’s ability to resist impact often is one of the determining factors in the service life of a part, or in the suitability of a designated material for a particular application.
● Block Diagram
● Final Outcome
An assembly which can hit the specimen with maximum force to check the ability of the material.
A dial to observe the amount of energy lost during the test.
● Future Work
The weight of the hammer can be increased so that another specimens can also be tested with the same.
The weight of the hammer can be increased so that another specimens can also be tested with the same.
● Mentors
Dr. Harshal Oza and Dr. Ajay Karakoti
● Team Members
1) Madhav Jariwala , 2) Parikshit Patel, 3)Karan Shah, 4) Siddharth Hakani, 5)Viraj Raval, 6) Dhavlesh Suthar
11) Dynamic Traffic Timers
● Abstract
With the development of the urbanization, quantity-possessing vehicles and road traffic has increased. This has resulted into rapidly growing of urban traffic.
As a result, a range of issues, such as traffic congestion, traffic accidents, environmental pollution, and energy shortages, are now global problems.
As a result, a range of issues, such as traffic congestion, traffic accidents, environmental pollution, and energy shortages, are now global problems.
● Block Diagram
● Final Outcome
● Future Work
Alerts based on user specification.
Price tracking feature for users
Chatbot
● Mentor
Dr. Dhaval Patel
● Team Members
1) Ayush Panara , 2) Parth Patel
12) CV Recommendation System
● Abstract
The time consuming hiring process involves manpower for filtering right candidate. From candidates’ perspective, finding a job which matches his/her profile is also a challenging task.
. Hence, created a baseline model which can recommend the best job profile to a candidate based on his skills, knowledge, past experiences and projects.
The model also suggests skills/technologies on which candidate should improve for getting a better job posting.
● Block Diagram
● Final Outcome
Recommendation of the best Job Domain and subdomain based on candidates’ profile. Recommending required Missing Skills for a specific/targeted domain. Data Visualization is shown in form of Line, Bar, and Pie charts.
● Future Work
More features can be added such as, search company by Location, Salary, JD, etc.
Also Candidate Recommendation Model from Organisational perspective can be added. Recommendation of best candidate from the pool based on scoring algorithm or matching with the current employees profile of the company.
Idea can be deployed on Web or Mobile platforms.
● Mentor
Mr. Dhruv Gohil
● Team Members
1) Charmi Chokshi , 2) Divya Dass, 3) Parth Gadoya
13) 3-axis Gimbal
● Abstract
This project is about the modelling and control of three axis (roll-pitch-yaw) with 3-axis gimbal.
The goal of the project is to develop a closed loop control structure for steering and active gyro stabilization of the position of mobile camera with PID control.
● Block Diagram
● Final Outcome
● Future Work
The motion for three motors can be controlled by obtaining proper communication between two Arduinos and the stability for different PID values can be checked.
● Mentor
Dr. Harshal Oza
● Team Members
1) Saransh Shah , 2) Rushabh Pathak, 3) Vasu Patel, 4) Rohan Shah, 5) Anirudhh Chinubhai
14) Easy Shop
● Abstract
We have created a system where the buyer can easily access the details of any product available in the mart with least possible human interaction
We have used RFID tags/labels on every product that will store all the information of certain product. NFC is used to transfer information to user from RFID tags/labels.
We also have used RFID reader to scan all the products and generate bill which will be send to the user’s mobile phone via HC-05 Bluetooth module that links Arduino and mobile phone.
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● Final Outcome
After the integration of parts, the user will be able to view details of each and every item and add them to his/her virtual cart as well as a physical trolley which has a unique ID.
The main reason to add them to a virtual cart is to generate a bill. At the check out the trolley will pass through a security check where an RFID reader would read all the tags of the products inside the trolley at once and compare them with the virtual cart.
Thus the user wouldn’t have to wait in a long queue and after the check he would easily get the bill on his mobile phone with the help of Bluetooth transfer from arduino to mobile.
We have made this project in the Hackathon held at Ingenium '18 and have won the first prize in the IoT department.
● Mentor
Mr. Kevin Naik
● Team Members
1) Ronak Prajapati , 2) Haard Shah, 3) Dhyey Bhansali, 4) Aashka Parikh
15) Electronic Job Marking Tool
● Abstract
Accuracy of manual machining processes depends on accurately marking the job. So for this purpose we felt the need to make this electronic tool.
This electronic marking tool achieves this with the help of stepper motors powered by two microstepping drivers.
And for the controlling them Arduino Uno microcontroller is used.
● Block Diagram
● Final Outcome
An assembly which can move in X and Y-axes to make markings on flat surfaces. Capability of changing accuracy as per required with the help of microstepping drivers.
● Future Work
Inclusion of a stepper motor and an infrared sensor in Z - axis will give us ability to mark on a curved surface.
By controlling both the X and Y- axes motors at the same time we can achieve capability of generating curves. More accuracy can be achieved by using metal pulleys.
● Mentor
Prof. Jaina Mehta
● Team Members
1) Darsh Bhimani , 2) Rahul Bhimani, 3) Rajan Hansora, 4) Siddharth Prajapati, 4) Yash Bhoraniya
16) NEWGEN-ExFAT
● Abstract
File systems are important in an OS for user to work. Earlier FAT file systems were used which had limitations of memory management. The largest file size can be up to 2GB.
Newly the NTFS is used in windows now a days which has quite faster and has very large memory support.
● Final Outcome
A non-hierarchical implementation of ExFAT file system is done. The implementation has the main data structures of ExFAT(Boot sector, Bitmap tables, etc.) required by an OS along with the basic functionality of a file system.
Functionalities include creating a file, reading a file, and deleting a file. Also, a cluster can be read or reset.
● Future Work
The system can be made hierarchical so that folders and files can be created. The interface can be made more like a command line application.
More attributes can be saved to make it more sophisticated.
● Mentor
Dr. Sanjay Chaudhary
● Team Members
1) Kartavya Bhatt , 2) Gautam Rathod, 3) Krutarth Patel
17) Paperless Attendance
● Abstract
Currently at AU we take attendance by either passing an attendance sheet or in some cases professors directly mark it on Auris. While in the first case a very large amount of paper is consumed in the second case professors have to sacrifice 10-15 minutes of their lecture. By rough estimation 672 sheets are used only in SEAS yearly.
In addition to this proxy filling and tedious job of updating the attendance periodically on AURIS are some of the issues.
To address the above problems an idea of paperless attendance where the main focus is on reducing the consumption of paper and in addition save valuable time of the faculty, free the faculty or the TA from the responsibility of updating attendance on AURIS and reducing proxy filling.
● Final Outcome
Paper used for taking attendance is completely eliminated. An A4 size paper takes 10L water and saving 672 sheets per year is equivalent to saving 6720L of water, which is a huge amount!
Paper used for taking attendance is completely eliminated. An A4 size paper takes 10L water and saving 672 sheets per year is equivalent to saving 6720L of water, which is a huge amount!
The entire process is such that it leaves a very minimal scope of discrepancies.
● Future Work
We have used beacons for location verification in this project and the same can be used in various other projects to make the university more interactive, for example :
- Routine or occasional updates based on user’s location
- Location tracking of user in emergency situations
- Aid faculty in grading students based on their interaction in class
By controlling both the X and Y- axes motors at the same time we can achieve capability of generating curves. More accuracy can be achieved by using metal pulleys.
● Mentor
Prof. Sujoy Pal
● Team Members
1) Arpit Patel , 2) Bhargav Patel, 3) Jeet Shah, 4) Kavyaa Sheth, 4) Meet Modi, 6) Vaishwi Patel
18) Smart Parking System
● Abstract
Availability of parking spaces and looking for it is a major issue now a days. Traffic would be reduced a lot, if the drivers are directed to the parking spot instantly.
Also, instead of Parking Fee and E-Challans (which are irregular, irresponsible and delayed), introducing this system having auto-deduction of fine (if applied) would be helpful to the government.
● Block Diagram
● Final Outcome
Parking issues and Fine Issues would be easily solved. It directs the driver to a proper/empty parking position on road accurately.
Also it deducts the parking fee, check for wrong parking, alert the user about it and deducts fine (in that case). It automates the fine procedure.
● Future Work
Make use of RFID Tags at any one corner of the vehicle, to make the detection and deduction of fines easy, efficient and safe. Could use better sensors with high functionality to get exact real time values.
Make an official website by approval of govt. for real time tracking through Google Maps of parking spaces for ease of drivers.
● Team Members
1) Meet Modi , 2) Manav Darji, 3) Nisarg Shah, 4) Charmil Gandhi
19) Tic-Tac-Toe using AI
● Abstract
Machine learning and deep learning concepts were used, working on android and understanding how tensorflow works on android. Deployment of deep learning model in Android and built an AI that plays Tic-Tac toe.
● Final Outcome
Using the idea of implementing AI model in mobile platform we can create interesting apps like Tic-Tac-Toe and other concept-based apps.
● Team Members
1) Harsh Patel