Choosing A Project

As we all know there are hundred upon hundreds of things can be created using an Arduino board, so just choosing one in itself is a challenge. After scouring the internet and many "top Arduino projects" Google searches we were able to dwindle it down to a few. We came across a pretty cool website called DIY Drones (http://www.diydrones.com) that had all types of R/C drones by land, sea, or air. It seems like a pretty active community with everybody trying to share their ideas with one another.

After looking at the logistics of cost, designing, and programming one of these machines we decided it might be outside the scope of difficulty and time we are aiming for.

After doing some more research into possible projects we came across a 3D printed human hand that was controlled via strings attached to servo motors which were in turn controlled by flex sensors sewn onto a glove.

Something to the effect of the video shown below, although this one is controlled by linear potentiometers instead of flex sensors.

As of now the group is analyzing what it will take to create this device to see if this is an endeavor that is worth following.