{"id":186872,"date":"2025-05-05T10:14:22","date_gmt":"2025-05-05T14:14:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/?p=186872"},"modified":"2026-05-04T09:43:27","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T13:43:27","slug":"combined-operating-room-wireless-foot-controller","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/combined-operating-room-wireless-foot-controller\/","title":{"rendered":"Combined Operating Room Wireless Foot Controller"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Wireless Multi-Modal Foot Interface Controller<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Improving Ergonomic Efficiency in the Operating Room<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Project Team Members<\/strong><\/h1>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"wp-image-203662\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2833-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2833-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2833-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2833-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2833-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2833-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2833-1-1920x1280.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2833-1-1680x1120.jpg 1680w, https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2833-1-1250x833.jpg 1250w, https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2833-1-660x440.jpg 660w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Will DeCotiis, Jason Lin, Anastasiia Rudaeva, Wenqi Di<br \/>Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Rochester<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"wp-image-203702\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2829-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2829-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2829-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2829-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2829-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2829-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2829-1920x1280.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2829-1680x1120.jpg 1680w, https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2829-1250x833.jpg 1250w, https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2829-660x440.jpg 660w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"wp-image-203682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2821-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2821-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2821-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2821-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2821-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2821-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2821-1920x1280.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2821-1680x1120.jpg 1680w, https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2821-1250x833.jpg 1250w, https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2821-660x440.jpg 660w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\r\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Wireless Multi-Modal Foot Interface Controller<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Team Members<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-61ecc280 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding: 2.5rem;\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis: 25%;\">\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/slidesz\/AGV_vUekSX588nXIEIAPJm0AbxkO8hlYxgj9IRsgrsGuV7--x1R5dzR7u50g9Asi8RW23hrAk-91psTNbWLSsKEHHRYlWEj3gc9B9uq3ka5uyGkElPPHW9ZpeAKCXLFe72LM0torLoHUEA=s2048?key=seykyUZspclcqqUvr8Zfd2Rb\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis: 75%;\">\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Wenqi Di<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Biomedical Engineering &amp; Economics<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Role: Hardware, Software, and Control System Development &amp; Integration<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/wdi2\/\"><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\">Linkedln<\/mark><\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-61ecc280 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding: 2.5rem;\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis: 25%;\">\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/slidesz\/AGV_vUcp4yi6Cg6yPQDTCc6eBPYJHUQI-60WeDMv0uXmtF0iahogECy0T7xdByWa2McB3E8x9Fblp2JdDkIAkua1RWh5zfIR1z0s5Cei-V0voHCsYzW5Rwo42uNVAKx6Tv2HiDPIYVDgdA=s2048?key=seykyUZspclcqqUvr8Zfd2Rb\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis: 75%;\">\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Anastasiia Rudaeva<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Biomedical Engineering<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Role: Software Development<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/nastia-rudaeva\/\"><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\">Linkedln<\/mark><\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-61ecc280 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding: 2.5rem;\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis: 25%;\">\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/slidesz\/AGV_vUeohTTFNlehbbkwlRXCE4cB6FpJDQxUYfLGhQ_Ovpzb3jPUEQnWVHFdKGhtPOhfsNetha9R6AyDs0DD09iamhpfeiV2HGDtS3OK5XxjTv1_kCB3eysS3KKe2qKlTApUC6-eXngZEA=s2048?key=seykyUZspclcqqUvr8Zfd2Rb\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis: 75%;\">\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Jason Lin<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Biomedical Engineering<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Role: Hardware Development &amp; Control System<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jasonl3n\/\"><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\">Linkedln<\/mark><\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-61ecc280 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding: 2.5rem;\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis: 25%;\">\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/slidesz\/AGV_vUeZHW7QiB7Q2FUKKj42yMTW7p4e23cB4BuQ8dMMfQmsedB4-CmhzFgN8UTkSJKALiw0O1VOtXcVsRrYcor_LM7qh3XxKyV_PkvzJ6mOWKzLQfFZntM7wI6MfoIr5M3RQBTMPQmV=s2048?key=seykyUZspclcqqUvr8Zfd2Rb\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis: 75%;\">\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Will DeCotiis<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Biomedical Engineering<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Role: Software Development<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/william-decotiis-208724263\/\"><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\">Linkedln<\/mark><\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Project Overview<\/strong><\/h1>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Our team developed a wireless, foot-mounted controller with gesture recognition to replace traditional surgical foot pedals. This innovative solution addresses the challenges surgeons face when navigating between multiple foot pedals during operations, improving ergonomics and reducing pedal activation errors.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"519\" class=\"wp-image-203122\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-03-at-2.21.54-PM-2-2-1024x519.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-03-at-2.21.54-PM-2-2-1024x519.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-03-at-2.21.54-PM-2-2-300x152.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-03-at-2.21.54-PM-2-2-768x389.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-03-at-2.21.54-PM-2-2-1536x778.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-03-at-2.21.54-PM-2-2.png 1670w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video style=\"aspect-ratio: 1920 \/ 1080;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SeniorDesignDemo-1.mov\" controls=\"controls\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"><\/video>\r\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Wireless Multi-Modal Foot Interface<\/strong><\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video style=\"aspect-ratio: 1920 \/ 1080;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SeniorDesignDemoAll-3.mov\" controls=\"controls\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"><\/video>\r\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Multi-gesture Alternating System Control When Shifting Commands<\/strong><\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Problem Statement<\/strong><\/h1>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Navigating between multiple foot pedals to control surgical tools is challenging and limits surgeons&#8217; freedom of movement. Current systems force surgeons to:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Remain in one position for long durations.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Struggle to locate pedals accurately.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Risk pressing the wrong pedal (potentially dangerous).<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Key Statistics [1]:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>91% of doctors occasionally lose contact with foot pedals.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>56% find this very frustrating.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>75% occasionally hit the wrong switch.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>93% want a better control solution.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Project Objectives<\/strong><\/h1>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"1\">\r\n<li>Program wireless controller to recognize specific gestures.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Create reliable wireless connection between controller and pedal chassis box.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Ensure latency &lt;200ms between command and tool activation.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Build chassis box that presses pedals accurately based on gestures.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Our Solution<\/strong><\/h1>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>A functional prototype that:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Controls 2 surgical tools via toggle-switching.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Features &#8220;listening mode&#8221; to prevent accidental activation.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Displays active tool\/mode on LCD screen.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Achieves latency below 100ms.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Key Components:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Bipolar On\/Off Foot Switch Pedals.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>MOSFET Trigger Switch Drive Module.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>LCD Display Screen.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Solenoid Electromagnets.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Performance Data<\/strong><\/h1>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Testing confirmed:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Consistent, reliable activation.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Latency significantly below 200ms target.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Future Improvements<\/strong><\/h1>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"1\">\r\n<li>Further reduce latency (clinical priority).<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Add proportional control for surgical drills.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Expand to control up to 4 pedals and surgical tools.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Acknowledgements<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>We would like to thank our BME faculty advisor Dr. Laurel Carney, clinical collaborator and customer Dr. Jonathan Stone, and the entire Stone Lab team for their support. Special thanks to Professors Seidman and Casta\u00f1eda, and to Martin Gira, Paul Osborne, Kyle Ohlschlager, and James Alkins for technical guidance. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lastly, thank you to our Project Liaison Erin Mulholland.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Reference<\/strong><br \/>[1] Van Veelen et al. 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