Current status of project: The project is currently in the planning stage, and possible ideas are being brainstormed.

Work completed in the last week: The group started looking into sources and past research. Obtained a video of the procedure for which the instrument will be used.

Work planned for next week: Preliminary report (oral and written) will be done. Basic sketching of ideas will begin.

Current status of project: The project is currently in the planning stage, and possible ideas are being brainstormed.

Work completed in the last week: The group assembled once. The project title and client were determined, and the scope was written up and will be submitted on September 12, 2012 for approval.

Work planned for next week: Potential solutions and preliminary designs for the problem will be discussed.