Project Overview

Problem Statement
Kidney stones are an increasing problem in American culture. Approximately 10% of all Americans will have kidney stones that will result in $2.1 billion dollars in medical expenses. A possible preventative measure is to increase daily urine outflow, however it is hard for an individual to track urine output at home. Dr. Roy Jhagroo, a nephrologist at the University of Wisconsin – Madison hospital, has discovered an approachable method to test daily urine output by measuring the specific gravity of urine. Our team will be designing and implementing a portable, reusable hydrometer prototype to test the specific gravity of urine.

Create a device that can be practically and repetitively used to measure human urine specific gravity.
-The device will need to be able to collect urine from both male and female patients.
-Measure urine specific gravity easily and accurately.
-Be able to be washed out easily.
-Reusable.
-Portable within reason.

Team Picture

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Files

• Final Report (December 12, 2012)
• Poster (December 12, 2012)
• Conceptual Diagram (October 11, 2012)
• Midsemester Presentation (October 19, 2012)
• PDS Report (October 22, 2012)
• Midsemester Report (October 23, 2012)

Contact Information

Team Members

• Matthew Walker - Team Leader
• Xiyu Wang - Communicator
• Jack Goss - BSAC
• Yue Yin - BWIG

Advisor and Client

• Prof. Randolph Ashton - Advisor
• Dr. Roy Jhagroo - Client