Team Members:
Jacob Lauzier, CSE
Hieng Shea, CSE
Scott Fleming, CSE
Jim Asermely, EE

Team Faculty Advisor:
Professor T. Soules

Welcome

Welcome to the AutoMate SDP website. We will periodically update this page with information pertaining to our project. If you have any questions or comments, please send them to the group manager, Jacob Lauzier (jlauzier@student.umass.edu).

Background

The use of magnetic motion in the world of three dimensional board games is a virtually untapped resource. Many current games incorporate blinking electronic lights and sound effects. Lights and sounds are impressive features but the automated motion of physical pieces in a board game scenario is a visually appealing and satisfying encounter for people. Using this concept we intend to design a chess board which allows the user to enter in a move and then proceeds to carry out the move autonomously. This device will also serve as a training tool for beginners to the game by making sure that non valid moves can not be executed. In order for it to be a successful marketing prospect the design must be visually appealing and user friendly.

Last Updated: 10/06/05