Automated water taps for elderly on show at Electrical Engineering Trade Fair

28-October-2002

An automated water tap designed to assist the elderly, amputees or people with arthritis will be just one of the innovative projects on display at the University of Wollongong's annual Electrical Engineering Trade Fair.

The trade fair, hosted by the School of Electrical, Computer and Telecommunications Engineering will be held at the University from 3pm to 5.30pm on Friday October 1.

It will showcase products developed by second and third year students enrolled in Engineering Design and Management, Mechatronics Design and Internet Science and Technology.

Other products on show will include an online fitness and gym planner, a student real estate web site, an internet VCR controller and a braille keyboard and braille learning package.

The projects allow students to explore concepts such as teamwork, project control, budgeting and, in general, the design enterprise.

Prizes will be presented to the groups with the most popular displays by guests attending the trade fair. Everyone is invited to come along and see the unique types of products being developed by students at the University of Wollongong.

Photo/filming opportunity: Photos and interviews can be arranged prior to the trade fair, by contacting Dr Geoff Trott or Associate Professor Golshah Naghdy on 4221 3065.