Individual research contributions to Group project

28/02/2025

In this group assignment, I was actively involved in the research and discussion of three projects: SLA 3D printer, drone, and pedestrian traffic light. I was mainly responsible for helping the group to identify the topics and make sure that the research directions were clear, feasible and in line with the requirements of the project.

During the subsequent investigation, I proposed to combine the LiDAR and sensor technologies previously proposed by Peckshien and apply them to the pedestrian traffic light project. This solution uses LiDAR's high-precision environmental sensing capabilities to detect the location and direction of pedestrian movement, and combines it with sensor technology to collect data on traffic flow and other relevant data to optimize the signal's intelligent control. This improvement not only enhances the adaptability of the signal light, improves traffic efficiency, but also effectively enhances pedestrian safety, providing a more innovative and practical technical solution for the project.

Throughout the process, I actively communicated with my group members and exchanged views with each other to ensure the progress of the group assignment went smoothly. I not only paid attention to my own tasks, but also actively listened to the ideas of my group members and offered constructive comments in the discussion to help the team optimize the solution. Through efficient communication and collaboration, we successfully integrated our respective research results so that the project could proceed smoothly as planned, improving the overall efficiency and quality of the group work.

06/03/2025

I provided the team with the first version of the Introduction and Citations, which not only laid a solid foundation but also provided clear direction for the subsequent work. This allows team members to build upon it, discuss, and refine the content rather than starting from scratch, significantly improving overall efficiency.

28/03/2025

Following the video conference, we recognized that there remain multiple aspects requiring refinement in the project. Given the division of responsibilities among team members, I will enhance our primary and secondary research by collecting more empirical data. As advised by Professor Brad, we will conduct focused field investigations in high-traffic residential and commercial areas. Through systematic on-site photographic documentation, we aim to substantiate how our proposed solutions can effectively improve pedestrian safety.

01/04/2025

last week, I added images relevant to our topic to the technical report and reviewed the entire document to ensure coherence and consistency. I assisted my team members in summarizing their citations, standardized the citation format, and revised each section as required. Additionally, I not only gathered more secondary research based on our previous discussions but also conducted primary research—visiting a busy roadway for on-site investigation and documenting the observations through photographs to support the report’s analysis and conclusions。