Past Projects
Selected projects from past years of the Capstone Design Program are summarized below. Click on the title or image for more information about each project.
2014-2015 Academic Year
- Walnut Huller Brush Cutting and Bending Machine Sponsored by Wizard Manufacturing
- Drone Assisted Field Irrigation Remediation Sponsored by CSU Agricultural Research Institute
- Water Quality Sensor Sponsored by CSU Chico Civil Engineering
- Solar Dehydrator Sponsored by CSU Chico College of Agriculture
- CNC Retrofit of Mandrel Tube Bender Sponsored by Transfer Flow, Inc.
- Intuitive Stop and Safety Sign Module Sponsored by SunCoast Concepts
- Bulk Loading Cap Elevator and Inspection System Sponsored by Maisie Jane's California Sunshine Products
- Seismic Monitoring System Mounting and Alignment Sponsored by Lawrence Livermore National Labs
- Operating Room Lighting Assembly Sponsored by MAQUET GmbH
2013-2014 Academic Year
- Cold Storage Solution for Ag Producers Sponsored by 3CORE
- Drone-Assisted Field MappingSponsored by CSU Agricultural Research Institute
- Automated Flood Irrigation SystemSponsored by TSH Enterprises
- Large Hose Cutting Work CenterSponsored by Transfer Flow Incorporated
- One Person Lifter and LoaderSponsored by Prototools Corporation
- Multi-Axis Positioning System for Precision Shaft MeasurementSponsored by Micro-Vu
- Walk and Roll Bot Standing WheelchairSponsored by Dale Rogers and the Walk and Roll Foundation
- Seismic Sensor Test FixtureSponsored by Lawrence Livermore National Lab and the California Mechatronics Center
2012-2013 Academic Year
- Auto-Steering and Obstacle Avoidance System for a Precision Farming VehicleSponsored by CSU Agricultural Research Institute
- Small Scale Pre-Processing UnitSponsored by Springboard Biodiesel
- Kilolo Water ProjectSponsored by Ron Reed & Tim Edwards
- Automated Solar Panel Cleaning SystemSponsored by Sierra Nevada Brewing Company
- “The Inspector” - Remote Inspection DeviceSponsored by ASME
- Bio-Based Rice Straw Particle Board Development Sponsored by Polmer Manufacturing
- Phase I of an Articulated Arm 6-Axis RobotSponsored by Micro-Vu
2011-2012 Academic Year
- Controls for a Multistage Chilled Water SystemSponsored by NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
- Water Flow Uniformity Test SystemSponsored by FAFCO
- 4 Axis Selective Compliance Assembly Robotic ArmSponsored by Micro-Vu
- Multi-Functional Human Powered GeneratorSponsored by One Media Player per Teacher
- NASA Lunabotics Mining CompetitionSponsored by NASA Kennedy Space Center Education
- Pallet Feeder For Excel Measuring CenterSponsored by Micro-Vu
- Rice Cake Waste Stream OptimizationSponsored by Lundberg Family Farms
- Wind Turbine Optimization ProjectSponsored by Fly & Drive Turbines
2010-2011 Academic Year
- Anaerobic DigesterSponsored by CSU Chico Center for Entrepreneurship
- Bomb Technician Mobility VehicleSponsored by West Coast Ranges
- Bicycle Brake Performance Testing MachineSponsored by Paul Component Engineering
- Fuel Tank Cleaning SystemSponsored by Transfer Flow, Inc.
- Plastic Hose Forming SystemSponsored by Transfer Flow, Inc.
- Marker-Based Robotic Guidance SystemSponsored by Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
2009-2010 Academic Year
- Adaptive Seating for Single Rider Golf CartsSponsored by Beneficial Designs
- Autonomous FarmingSponsored by CSU Agricultural Research Institute
- Automated High Vacuum ChamberSponsored by CSU Chico Department of Physics
- Sludge Handling AutomationSponsored by USS Posco
- De-Watering Waste Water Disposal SystemSponsored by CSU Chico Center for Entrepreneurship
2008-2009 Academic Year
- Alternative Powered Water PumpSponsored by Engineers without Borders
- Smart BollardSponsored by City of Chico
- Rice Bran Oil ExtractorSponsored by AS Sustainability
- A.R.M. H.A.I.R.Sponsored by Lawrence Livermore National Labs
2007-2008 Academic Year
- Log Handrail Assembly DeviceSponsored by Segal Woodshop
- Shallow Water Kayak Drive SystemSponsored by Development Technologies
- Tomato TransplanterSponsored by Agricultural Research Institute
- Window Washing RobotSponsored by ASME
- HPV FairingSponsored by CSUC HPV Club