Why Motor Health Analysis?

Motors are an incredibly useful tool in a variety of applications. Thousands of real world systems hinge on these powerful devices. When it comes to diagnostics, these devices are mostly black boxes. Unless you are purchasing a very specific type of motor, generally the health of the motor is unknown. How can a user monitor the health of their motors, and thereby their systems, without compromising on the design of these systems?

Our Goal

Build a robust, modular device that can monitor the health of a motor (or motors), display device metrics in a easily-digestible user interface, and alert the user when the safety and longevity of the device has become compromised.

System Specifications

1. Accuracy:
-Sensor data is accurate within 5% of actual value

2. Latency:
-Less than 200 ms of delat on data display
-Less than 5 seconds of delay on user alert

3. Scalable:
-Sensing units must be modular
-Wireless communication
-User interface must be able to handle minimum 10 connections to sensing module
-Area must be less than 25 centimeters squared

4. Minimally invasive:
-Does not impede the system it attaches to