Compact Sensor That Collects Range of Scientific Data Wins Proto Labs Cool Idea! Award
PocketLab brings entry-level data measurement to anyone with an inquisitive spirit
Assembled and exploded views of the handheld PocketLab device used for data measurement. The product is the latest winner of
The handheld device is relatively inexpensive—$100 compared to others
over
“You can attach PocketLab to a model rocket, for example, to measure the
launch acceleration and peak altitude. Or take it skiing with you to
measure your altitude and acceleration down the slope. Or optimize
movement in your next robotics project,” explains the product’s
inventor,
The types of data it can collect extends beyond altitude and acceleration to record rotation, position, barometric pressure, temperature, humidity and magnetic field, all of which are transmitted via Cloud technology back to a student or teacher for statistical support on a project or experiment. “We want to widen the path to a deeper understanding of physics and engineering,” says Roozeboom. “In the same way a calculator is crucial to solving a math problem, we want PocketLab to enable better understanding of physical laws and concepts.”
Roozeboom plans to use his grant on injection-molded plastic casings that form the outer shell of the device as well as additional liquid silicone rubber components. The parts will serve an integral role in the protection and durability of end-use devices. After successfully pilot testing PocketLab last year, Myriad Sensors launched its product to market at the start of 2015.
“We saw an idea that not only offered a simple way of collecting complex
data, but one that would provide great accessibility to educators and
young people interested in exploring the world,” says
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