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5th annual Undergraduate Research Symposium, April 17, 2025

Yasmin Buabssi, John Copsey, Charles Gardner, Janae Maxwell, Chloe Tutunick, Allie Walter, and Robert Wilson C -3 R- 10

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BIO

We are a team of senior mechanical engineering students from Panama City, Florida, dedicated to designing innovative solutions in the field of medical technology. Our team shares a passion for developing impactful products that improve healthcare and enhance patient outcomes. Our diverse backgrounds and technical expertise allow us to approach challenges with creativity and precision. Among us is Yasmin Buabssi, a foreign exchange student from Brazil, whose international perspective adds a unique dimension to our design process. Together, we strive to push the boundaries of engineering to make a meaningful difference in the medical field.

Thermal Imaging Mobile Module

Authors: Yasmin Buabssi, John Copsey, Charles Gardner, Janae Maxwell, Chloe Tutunick, Allie Walter, and Robert Wilson, Dr. Twan Capehart
Student Major: Mechanical Engineering
Mentor: Dr. Twan Capehart
Mentor's Department: Mechanical Engineering
Mentor's College: Florida State University
Co-Presenters: Chloe Tutunick, Robert Wilson, Janae Maxwell, Charles Gardner, John Copsey, Yasmin Buabssi

Abstract

This project focuses on designing and developing a viable prototype of a portable module equipped to capture thermal images for medical screenings. The system will include a user-friendly mechanical interface, allowing patients to adjust the camera for optimal imaging. Emphasizing patient privacy, accessibility, and comfort, the module will be housed in a secure, climate-controlled room to ensure effective imaging and a positive user experience. The system will be designed to deliver accurate results while maintaining ease of use for both patients and healthcare providers. The primary market includes individuals at risk for illnesses detectable through infrared imaging, such as breast cancer, and healthcare providers who will utilize the technology for diagnostic purposes. Florida State University Panama City and Tallahassee, and the Federal University of Paraná, have agreed to collaborate to bring this innovative concept to life.

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Keywords: thermal imaging, breast cancer, mobile, module