Kimberly Gold
Martin L. King Jr. Magnet High School
Introduction to Engineering Design & Digital Electronics 

Dr. Julie Adams – Human / Robot Interactions Lab 

Dr. Adams' work focuses on the development of multiple robotic-human interaction at various levels of human interaction.  This summer I was able analyze multiple images and attempt to avoid the dreaded key hole effect.  My tasks included: image acquisition, camera calibration, and Multispline algorithm implementation (i.e. Multi-splining Images via Gaussian and Laplacian Pyramids).  I took multiple images, captured at varying focal lengths, and combine them into a single image to be displayed to the human operator. This project involves both mathematic and computer programming skills.  I learned how these techniques are applied to problems that involve human perception.   

During the academic year, I plan to incorporate my research experience in the current Digital Electronics curriculum by teaching:

            Human Eye Anatomy and Physiology
            Various Light Properties: (reflection, diffraction, refraction)
            Image Processing Techniques: Gaussian and Laplacian pyramids
            Introduction to Robotics – specifically Human Robot Interaction 

My students will build an environment to test their robots ability to maneuver, search and retrieve an object of interest.