We are incredibly grateful to have worked under the guidance of our technical directors, Kevin Bagley and Prashanth Somu, as well as our consulting technical director, Justin Watkins. Their mentorship, expertise, and continued support were instrumental throughout every phase of our project. From technical challenges to project planning, their feedback helped us navigate real-world engineering problems with confidence and precision. Their dedication not only improved our technical acumen but also encouraged us to grow as professionals ready to enter the industry.

Additionally, we extend our deepest thanks to Dr. Harish Sunak and the ELECOMP Capstone Design Program at the University of Rhode Island. The opportunity to collaborate with Boston Scientific allowed us to apply the knowledge we’ve built over the years in a truly impactful way. The Capstone program gave us a profound experience in team-based problem solving, technical communication, and real-world project execution. Dr. Sunak’s vision for bridging academic learning with professional development was key to making this experience as rewarding as it was. We are incredibly thankful for the growth this program has inspired in each of us as aspiring engineers.

The Capstone Design Program provided students with an invaluable experience, allowing them to work on a real engineering project that transcends the mere digestion of coursework and prepares them to work on a team, communicate, set deadlines, overcome obstacles, create reports, and generate new creative ideas and solutions to problems. Our punctual and passionate capstone director, Dr. Harish Sunak, has streamlined the assignment process, ensuring that each engineer gets paired with the best possible fit.

We would like to thank our technical directors, Dr. Bud Vincent, Connor Vincent, and Zachary Lindo, who guided us through the brainstorming process all the way to troubleshooting the circuit. We would also like to thank Mike Smith for his consultations. And a big thank you to Colin Vincent for his expert engineering knowledge and Nathaniel Brown for constructing the pole and mechanical components of the project, as well as supporting us all throughout. Through the program, we gained invaluable, real-world experience that will be crucial for our future endeavors.

The ELECOMP capstone program has been an invaluable experience that served as an amazing starting point for our careers. First off, we would like to thank our Technical Director Dean! He helped us get acquainted with many different aspects of Dispel LLC and their product. He also gave us the freedom to research and build the anomaly detection system from the ground up. The Dispel engineering team also taught us valuable information about software development in a corporation and how to complete bug fixes.

In addition, a huge thank you to Dr. Sunak, who helped us prepare for life as an employee. Dr. Sunak instilled promptness, responsibility, and schedule management skills into all his students. The TPS (Tuesday Progress Summary) and WPR (Weekly Progress Reports) help students maintain a routine that will most definitely help them in their future careers. Thank you so much for a great year, this has truly been an awesome experience!

Participating in the ELECOMP Capstone Design Program as engineering students, our journey with General Dynamics Electric Boat has been incredibly beneficial. This experience has granted us the real world experience of working with an esteemed engineering firm. We have learned how to properly utilize project management, meet deadlines, and consider the economic impact of the work we do. None of this would have been possible without the ELECOMP Capstone Design Program.

The program puts rising engineering students in direct contact with real-world engineers such as our Technical Directors Mike Brawner and Josh Malaro, who managed project direction and facilitated communication between the company and the team throughout the course of the project. The ELECOMP Capstone program also assigns exceptional Consulting Technical Directors such as Mike Smith who provided much-needed technical knowledge and guidance at our regularly scheduled meetings.

Finally, we extend our sincere gratitude to Professor Sunak, the Program Director, whose tireless efforts in gaining new industry partnerships have made this program a reality, and whose unwavering support has been key in our project’s efforts.

Participating in the ELECOMP Capstone Program has been one of the most rewarding experiences of our academic careers. It challenged us to apply the technical knowledge we’ve gained at URI to a real‑world engineering problem with tangible impact—from designing and 3D‑printing custom hardware to scripting robotic motions and integrating machine‑vision algorithms. Collaborating closely with Hayward Industries and under the guidance of seasoned mentors pushed us beyond the classroom, sharpening our skills in problem solving, project management, troubleshooting, and clear technical communication.

This immersive, hands-on journey deepened our passion for robotics and automation, gave us first hand insight into the pace and rigor of an engineering career, and prepared us to make meaningful contributions in industry. We’re immensely proud of what we delivered and grateful for the practical learning the Capstone Program provided.

Participating in the ELECOMP Capstone Program gave me the opportunity to grow as both a software developer and a systems thinker. Coming into the project, I had never used Flutter before, but I quickly immersed myself in the framework and learned how to build a cross-platform mobile app from the ground up. Through iterative development, UI redesigns, and direct integration with sensor data, I built a companion app capable of visualizing real-time water quality metrics while enhancing user interaction and experience.

Beyond the technical skills, this project pushed me to develop strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities. Working with limited resources and changing requirements meant I had to learn how to quickly adapt, debug unexpected issues, and communicate closely with both my teammates and our company sponsor. It wasn’t just about writing code—it was about engineering a seamless user experience that tied directly into the physical performance of the system. This project has made me more confident in my ability to handle end-to-end development and work on cross-functional teams, which will serve me well in my future cybersecurity role.

Working on our project came with many challenges which were great experiences and allowed us to grow as team members, computer engineers, and people. Getting to work on a project from start to finish allowed us to work through issues together and to achieve a final product completely researched, worked on, and finalized by us. Working on the topic of Large Language Models (LLMs) have also helped us to understand a modern issue and an ever-expanding subject in today’s world.

Our team worked hard this semester, but would not have been able to reach the point we did in this project without the help of our team’s technical directors (TDs) and the help of Professor Sunak. John Sullivan, Alex Moulton, and Tom Santos were wonderful TDs and helped us through many of the hurdles and obstacles we encountered throughout this project. This capstone project has been immensely impactful in preparing us for the real world and we thank you for this chance.

One of the most rewarding aspects of this project was the opportunity to collaborate with a team of professionals with expertise in machine learning. We gained valuable experience working through the full development cycle – from data preparation to model implementation and testing. In the end, we are confident to say that we have strengthened our understanding of many key areas important to this industry.

Overall, this experience has prepared us to take on the kinds of challenges we expect to face in our careers moving forward. We are grateful for the support of those who helped guide us along the way, especially our Capstone Director Harish Sunak, our Consulting Technical Director Jamie Gagnon, and our Technical Directors from SeaCorp, Bill Matuszak and Megan Chiovaro.

URI Robotics – RoboToy

We are grateful to have been given this opportunity at the University of Rhode Island. This is an amazing opportunity for the students engaged in the ELECOMP Capstone program. The experiences gained while working for the URI Robotics Lab on the Robotoy project will directly benefit us while we are pursuing our future careers.

We believe that this is a necessary program for all student engineers so they are pushed out of their comfort zones and encouraged to grow professionally. Thank you to Dr. Sunak for facilitating such a wonderful program, and to our technical directors Dr. Stegagno and Cameron Amaral for the exceptional guidance throughout the process.

URI’s ELECOMP Capstone Design Program has served to be an excellent opportunity for a growth of knowledge and experience in the engineering field. The challenges presented by the capstone projects given to our team this year have allowed for us to gain a greater understanding of the professional engineering method as well as create opportunities for us to work together as students from both an Electrical and Computer Engineering background. More specifically this program has allowed our team to gain a much better understanding of the importance of project management, deadlines, documentation and professionalism in the engineering field.

We would like to thank our Technical Directors Alfred Binder, Nathan Shake, Daniel Hartnett, Joshua Hoyle, Kristopher Keeble and our Consulting technical director Mike Smith, for their help in completing our projects this year. Finally, we would like to extend our gratitude to Professor Sunak for his continued commitment to the capstone program. It is through his process of fostering industry partnerships and managing capstone related deadlines and work that URI has the opportunity to continue to give students projects which can make a meaningful impact on our learning experience.

XMOS – Smart Amplifier

Working on our smart amplifier in the ELECOMP Capstone as a three person team was an intellectually rigorous and deeply rewarding journey. Although each of us brought solid experience in programming and electronics, none of us had ever built an embedded systems project from end to end. Every stage of our project proved more challenging and gratifying than anything we’d tackled in the classroom.

Though we couldn’t have done it without our technical directors, Andrew Cavanaugh and Mike Smith. Their deep expertise helped us navigate tricky circuit design challenges, develop our PCB, refine our signal processing code, and stay on schedule when we hit roadblocks. For future Capstone teams, expect to feel a little lost at first as it’s part of the process. We recommend reaching out to your directors often, sharing your rough ideas without hesitation, and being prepared to invest serious time. The payoff is huge, not just in designing and building a prototype, but in the confidence and engineering mindset you’ll develop.

XMOS – XBOT

As an undergraduate, it’s often difficult to truly grasp what “real engineering” looks like beyond exams, lab reports, and problem sets. The Capstone Design Program bridges that gap — transforming abstract classroom knowledge into something tangible, collaborative, and impactful. Working on a project of this scale forced us to apply not just what we learned, but also to research, prototype, and troubleshoot in ways that go far beyond the standard curriculum.

Taking on an ambitious, multi-faceted project challenged us to think critically, adapt to setbacks, and communicate effectively as a team. Having weekly guidance from our technical directors provided structure and clarity, helping us navigate complex milestones while still giving us the freedom to innovate. Capstone teaches you the value of collaboration — how different perspectives can unlock solutions no one individual could reach alone. It’s a humbling, rewarding experience that truly prepares you for the challenges of real-world engineering.

Zebra Technologies – Project Emilia

The ELECOMP Capstone Design Program is a very valuable experience, allowing students to gain real world experience working with a company and to learn from experienced engineers. This is a truly unique experience offered by the University of Rhode Island.

We would like to thank Dr. Sunak for putting together such an amazing program and organizing such exciting projects. We would like to especially thank our Technical Directors, Joseph Moreira, Bradley Willard, and Chris Rothwell who have been amazing mentors during this capstone experience. We are truly grateful for the help, guidance, and knowledge shared along the way by our Technical Directors. We’re truly grateful for such an amazing capstone program and the chance to gain real world experience, and as this chapter comes to a close in our lives, we look forward to using the knowledge we gained in our future careers.

Zebra Technologies – Project Greenville

Through the course of this project the members of this team gained knowledge of RFID and experience with the R&D process. Gained experience communicating with stakeholders and receiving feedback and creating documentation. Gained experience navigating the work process in cases where the perspectives and opinions of the parties involved differ.

Zebra Technologies – AI Project

Our Capstone project was a transformative experience that allowed us to bridge theory and practice. It not only reinforced the concepts we’ve learned throughout our undergraduate studies, but also challenged us to step into an entirely new field—AI and Machine Learning—without any prior experience. Additionally, we did not know each other and learned how to work together cohesively over the past few months.

Moreover, we are especially grateful for the standards that Dr. Sunak set throughout the year. His emphasis on strong work ethics, professionalism, and the importance of clear, concise communication helped shape our mindset for the expectations of the engineering industry. Finally, the ELECOMP Capstone project represents an invaluable step in our development as professionals ready to take on real-world engineering problems without a doubt.