SARS is a multi-faceted aerial and ground object detection and retrieval system composed of three primary components: a quadcopter, a ground rover, and a Linux-based console application. All three aspects of the system work in conjuction to autonomously locate a tennis ball, retrieve it, and provide real-time diagnostics and a live video stream of the mission to the user. SARS was sponsored by Boeing and SoarTech.
Matthew Bahr is a computer engineering student at the University of Central Florida. He graduates in Spring 2015. He is an officer in UCF's Cuong Nhu club and the front man of a local band. After his graduation, Matt will be traveling to Southeast Asia for an undetermined length of time.
Brian Crabtree is a computer engineering major at the University of Central Florida. He graduates in Spring 2015. He is a member of the Burnett Honors College and an officer for the Men's Ultimate Frisbee Club at UCF. After graduation, Brian will be going to work for Intel as an SOC Design Engineer.
Brendan Hall is a senior computer engineer at the University of Central Florida. He is a member of Sigma Nu Fraternity and has worked as a CWEP at Lockheed Martin for over two years. After graduation, he will be joining Citi's Technology Leadership Program in Jacksonville, FL.
Erick Makris is a senior computer engineering student at the University of Central Florida. He is currently working at FLIR Systems as a software engineering intern and will be beginning a full-time position as a Software Developer at FLIR upon graduation.
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