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Two Systems Design Engineering and one Biomedical Engineering were selected as finalists at the annual Norman Esch Entrepreneurship Awards for Capstone Design. Each team delivered a three-minute business pitch to showcase their entrepreneurial and innovative approach to solving a real-world problem.

Simflection aims to reduce online shopping size discrepancies and inform better purchase decisions for customers, ultimately reducing return rates. This is achieved through accurate sizing recommendations and virtual try-ons across brands, using 3D avatar generation, clothing digitization, and simulation. 3D avatars are generated using photogrammetry methods from a smartphone video, and clothing catalogs are converted into 3D assets using deep learning techniques on existing website images. This creates an inferred sizing profile and animated try-ons that simulate fabric stretch.

Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest is a life-threatening emergency, with survival rates falling to 10% due to delayed treatment. In rural À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ, emergency response times often exceed 17 minutes—far beyond the 6-minute standard. Medrone bridges this gap by autonomously delivering Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) to rural communities via drone, reducing delays and improving survival chances. Our system ensures secure AED delivery, protection mechanisms, and scene intelligence for optimized landings. A communication system enables human intervention, providing a reliable response. Medrone – delivering life-saving care when every second counts.

Sound2Sleep addresses sleep disruption in children with epilepsy through an innovative closed-loop auditory stimulation device. With real-time detection of slow-wave brain oscillations, the technology delivers precise, phase-targeted bursts of pink noise to optimize the restorative properties of sleep. As a result, this intervention improves sleep quality and cognitive functioning in children with epilepsy. The take-home device offers families an accessible and non-invasive approach to managing sleep challenges, supporting children's daily performance and cognitive development.

These accolades highlight the dedication and entrepreneurial spirit of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Engineering students in developing solutions with real-world impact.

Read Bold ideas win big at the Esch pitch contest for the full list of winners