Rossana (Ross) Tsutsumi's Web portfolio
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VolvoHS
A Product-Service System designed toeliminate unplanned downtimeat any construction site.
The Volvo HS solution, developed forVolvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE),focuses on reducing unplanned downtime in the construction industry by combining advanced technologies likemachine learning and computer visionwith human efforts. The system enables operators to act as "human sensors," collecting contextual machine data during daily check-ups, which is used to enhancepredictive models.These models help anticipate potential equipment failures and guide maintenance decisions. By improving data collection and analysis, the solution facilitates proactive maintenance, increases machine uptime, and boosts operational efficiency, providing significant value to both operators and site managers.
Hemabot
Anautonomous delivery robotthat delivers medication and exam samples from the ER to the hospital lab.
The Hemabot, developed in partnership with the innovation sector of the University Hospital of the University of São Paulo (INTEC), is a research project aimed at creating adelivery robotthat usesoptimization algorithmsforautonomous navigationbased onsensory responses, spatial mapping,andgeographic coordinatesto transport medications and exam samples within the hospital environment, avoiding potential obstacles. The project began during the COVID-19 pandemic with the purpose of preventing contamination of nurses and other healthcare professionals through contact with contaminated materials during transport.
SPOD Connect
Ahuman-centeredandsustainable solutionfor urban mobility in large cities.
SPOD Connect is a service product developed using theDesign Thinkingmethodology with the purpose of revolutionizingurban mobilitybymergingthepositive aspectsofpublic and private transportationIt features a phased implementation plan that aims to be enhanced by technological advancements over the years. The project was developed through the SUGAR international university network.
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Professional Email: ross.sumie@gmail.com
Academic Email: rossanasumie@usp.br
LinkedIn: Rossana Tsutsumi
POLYTECHNIC SCHOOL OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SÃO PAULO
Electrical Engineering for Electronics and Embedded Systems Department