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Project Overview

Doctors currently face the issue of diagnosing gastrointestinal issues by utilizing endoscopic cameras. These cameras are difficult to use and have many other problems surrounding them. It can be difficult, time consuming, and expensive to diagnosis issues such as cancer and ulcers inside of the gastrointestinal tract. Our goal was to create an ingestible capsule that would help monitor PH levels, temperature, and even visual signs of cancer, polups, and ulcers in the gastrointestinal tract to decrease the difficulty diagnoses. By implementing an ingestible capsule that monitors PH levels and visual signs of cancer or ulcers for use when doctors are diagnosing gastrointestinal issues, doctors would have a much easier time diagnosing these issues and it could even make it easier for the patient.

Team Members

Chase Thompson

Firmware & Desktop Software

I am a Software Engineering major with an interest in embedded systems and artificial intelligence. I have previous experience working with embedded systems at an aerospace company as well as front end development for a sales company. In my free time I like to program, read, and play video games. In the future I hope to further work with writing software for embedded systems or AI.

Cutler Thayer

Firmware & Capsule Design

I am a Computer Engineering major at Iowa State University. I have worked with a lot of hardware and software technologies in the past. I enjoy working with a variety of different projects and can't just do one thing. In my free time I spend a lot of time playing board games and watching movies.

Jon Thomas

Capsule Design

I am an Electrical Engineering student with a focus on integrated circuit design. My hobbies include socializing with friends, playing video games, and practicing on my drum set. I hope someday to use my engineering skills to help others in their pursuit of happiness.

Robert Zukowski

Capsule Design

I am an Electrical Engineering student interested in primarily RF Design, as well as Electromagnetics. I am taking graduate level related coursework and have experience with PCB simulation, design, and testing. My main hobbies are skiing and climbing, and I'm hoping to get a job somewhere near mountains.


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492 Final Presentation
492 Final Poster
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492 Final Demo - Part 1 - LiveView and Directory Analysis
492 Final Demo - Part 2 - Bluetooth Capsule
492 Final Document

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Final 491 Design Document