Develop a software command and control system that is integrated, robust, and provides a user interface with ease of use in mind.
The software for the system was designed for simultaneous real-time control and synchronization of the sample collection, fluid handling, power management, and user interface. This included multiple motor controls, processing numerous analog optical sensor inputs, s/w closed loop control (PID) of a dynamic system exhibiting significant non-linearity and time lag, integrated system fault detection, and Li-ion battery management.
Software integration was accomplished using a systemic approach that required close collaboration with the electrical, mechanical, industrial design, and optical team members