STUDENTS:  Joseph Jackson, Sean Jacobs, Nick Drago

ADVISOR: Dr. Mizanoor Rahman

ABSTRACT:

The objective is to design, manufacture and evaluate a robotic gripper with a novel sliding mechanism for modular use of grips in the robotic gripper design. In the design, we put different kinds of grips at the end of the arms using a novel sliding mechanism. This way, a robot equipped with the proposed gripper can grab different shaped objects using the different kinds of grips, which adds modularity to gripping. We use SOLIDWORKS for the design, and the 3D printing technology for the manufacturing of the gripper. We evaluate the gripper design based on a comprehensive evaluation scheme. We also evaluate the physical gripper by grabbing different shaped objects using the various kinds of grips on the arms through the application of the sliding mechanism. This design with the sliding mechanism is both simple, yet novel and innovative due to the interchangeable grip head design, which makes the gripping mechanism robust and enhances the scope of its applications. Limitations of the design is identified, and the future extension of the research is presented.

STUDENTS: Avani Patel, Wesley Bealla

ADVISOR: Marilee Mulvey

ABSTRACT:

Two-factor authentication is a cross authentication that increases access security by requiring two means to validate your identity. According to a Microsoft research from2019, 2FA works, stopping 99.9% of automated assaults. People have utilized 2FA 79 percent of the time, up from 53 percent in 2019.Two-factor authentication is now used by 72 percent of respondents. Most users dislike using 2FA because they believe it is time consuming and inconvenient. However, security experts believe it’s one of the most effective methods to keep your online accounts safe. Two-factor authentication adds a second step to our standard log-in procedure. It is so simple to use as we just need to enter our login and password, it will ask to input a code that will be provided to us through text message, email, or push notification on your phone.

STUDENTS: Frank Genell, Daniel Kleeman, Jonathan Toro

ADVISOR: Dr. Mizanoor Rahman

ABSTRACT:

The objective is to design a compact robotic gripper that can be used to manipulate small and fragile objects. The gripper uses a sleek design to make the system compact. This makes the design suitable for manipulating small and fragile objects as well as being viable to be used in small spaces. The components of the gripper are designed using SolidWorks and the manufacturing is performed using the 3D printing technology. The proposed gripper is driven using a wheel and a pulley system. There are 2 pulleys that are connected via a rope in tension to keep the slack out of the drive system. These pulleys are mated by pins to the gears of the system using an adaptor plate. The gears in the gripper mechanism are designed to be very precise by using an 18-tooth gear. The grips are of a simple design by utilizing a tread pattern where they are designed to pick up an object and are pinned to the gears. The design is evaluated using a comprehensive evaluation scheme, the limitations of the design are identified, and the future extension of the research is presented.

First Place in Poster Category – Technology and Engineering

STUDENTS: Michael Border, Alexandria Trinovitch, Timothy Nelson

ADVISOR: Dr. Mizanoor Rahman

ABSTRACT:

The modern-day gripper designs that are utilized by robots in both laboratories and assembly lines are highly complex with many moving parts and subsystems. This complexity of design leads to high purchasing cost, specialized maintenance, and expensive repair costs. Our team believes that gripping systems do not need to be so complex to complete the tasks at hand. Our design combines simplicity with functionality to maximize ease of maintenance while minimizing purchasing cost and repair cost. The design we decided on is made to be 3D printed; this gives worldwide accessibility to our design while also allowing for modification to other materials and methods of manufacturing.

Our design utilizes an integrated 3D printed spring like bar to maintain the gripper in a naturally open position. This bar bends when force is applied, allowing the gripper to close on any object. When the force is released, the tension in the bar makes the gripper return to its natural open positioning. This simplistic bar sets our design apart from the more complex gripper systems that utilize gears or actual spring systems; this part is easy and cheap to both maintain and replace while also standing up against fatigue stress very well. The design is evaluated based on a comprehensive evaluation scheme, the limitations are identified, and the future extension of the design is presented.

Second Place in Poster Category – Technology and Engineering

STUDENTS: Michael V Mancuso, Kyle Bosley, Ryan Blanchard

ADVISOR: Marilee Mulvey

ABSTRACT:

The popularity of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) has hit an all-time high and just keeps rising. However, this rise in population has had many consumer security companies offer VPNs and even some browsers come with the option of a free VPN. With all these options, is it worth the money to buy a private VPN and how does a free VPN compare?

STUDENTS: Matthew Gates, Zachary Taylor, Ryan Ephault

ADVISOR: Dr. Alan Peslak

ABSTRACT:

This project is being done for the Wayne County Historical Society located in Honesdale. The project involves renovating the computers for their children’s section. The computers need to be upgraded, the software needs to be changed, and the entire set up needs to be cleaned and organized. Their software requirements involved educational and history based games and software that focused on the theme of genealogy.

The computers received new ram and solid-state drives. We set up kiosk mode which allows for a user on the computer to use a single app to prevent children from harming the computers. The single app the kiosk mode offers is a web browser that defaults to the Wayne County Historical Society’s website. The website is locally hosted which allows us to embed links to other educational websites that contain games and information. We also embedded a pdf that allows children to fill out and print a family tree. They also want us to produce a kid friendly manual to help them understand the new features that have been added.

STUDENTS: Matthew Gates, Devalkumar Patel

ADVISOR: Marilee Mulvey

ABSTRACT:

There are thousands of ransomware attacks every year and that number is only going to increase. Businesses have a lot at stake and need to set up procedures to handle the threat. What are the controls that businesses use, and which ones are the most effective? This research project discusses best practices for ransomware control.

STUDENTS: Maxwell j Phillips, Dhaval Patel

ADVISOR: Marilee Mulvey

ABSTRACT:

In the world today cyber threats are more prevalent than ever. With thousands of attacks happening each day hackers are always finding ways to innovate and evolve with security. Most of these common everyday attacks are using botnets, which are a collection of infected computers to do whatever the host wants them to do. Within this research proposal we plan to take a deep look into the inner workings of botnets and break down their every detail.

STUDENTS: Pankti Patel, Sneh Desai

ADVISOR: Marilee Mulvey

ABSTRACT:

Public Wi-Fi can be found in popular public places like airports, coffee shops, malls, restaurants, and hotels and it allows you to access the Internet for free. These “hotspots” are so widespread and common that people frequently connect to them without adequately preparing their machines for use on open networks. It brings a lot of risks like Identity theft, Data breach, malware infection etc. An estimated 81% of Americans uses public WIFI on a regular basis. In today’s world where there is data breach every other day, it is important for us as consumers to understand how to protect our privacy and security when using such networks.

STUDENTS: Harpal Patel, Het Patel

ADVISOR: Marilee Mulvey

ABSTRACT:

A Wi-Fi surveillance system is a fantastic addition to any home security system because it aids in a variety of ways, including global monitoring, control, and storage systems. Wireless sensor nodes and a controller part make up this surveillance system.

Remote user notifications, live video streaming, and mobility are among the system’s most prominent features. In this research we will discuss Wi-Fi home security surveillance systems advantages, disadvantages, attacks, uses and their features. Is This Security Surveillance System Adequate?