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Flag Reaction Test

Company: Penn State Football

Major(s):
Primary: ME
Secondary: CMPEN
Optional: BME, CMPSC, EE

Non-Disclosure Agreement: NO

Intellectual Property: NO

Summary: Design a field-ready reaction/agility training system for Penn State Football. You’ll design, build, validate, and deliver rugged wireless reaction training devices that present randomized visual cues and detect athlete responses (tap, proximity, or flag-pull), plus an app to run drills and log results. The focus is real-world use: fast setup, clear feedback for athletes and coaches, and durability. You’ll work with staff to shape drill presets, test the prototype, and deliver basic analytics (reaction time, accuracy, session summaries). Ideal for students interested in hardware, mobile apps, UX, and sports tech. Outcome: A practice-ready system and pilot with the team. Expectations: This project runs at a faster pace than most capstones and culminates in fully functional, user-ready devices that have undergone multiple rounds of user testing. The cadence will be demanding and technically rigorous; students who aren’t ready to hit the gas hard from Week 1 will find the pace overwhelming. If that challenge excites you, you’re our people.