Laryngologists currently study the vocal chords using a number of 2D qualitative methods. This project centers on providing a 3D quantitative measurement technology that would allow them to see all of the motions of the vocal folds. A LabView program, cantilever setup, and a MEMS-based throat collar were developed to test the validity of freezing the motions of the vocal chords. Upon validation, we proved that future research in the area of 3D laser fringe projection was viable.

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Creator

• Stewart, Joshua Tyler
• Hodapp, Marc Thaddeus

Contributors

• Franco, Ramon

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-042308-133001

Advisor

• Furlong-Vazquez, Cosme

Year

• 2008

Sponsor

• Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary

Date created

• 2008-04-23

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Mechanical Engineering

Rights statement

• In Copyright