ABSTRACT The introduction of agriculture technology in any country improves the annual production. Agriculture technology changes farming by reducing the amount of man power needed and increasing yield Connecting farmers from any farming community to buyers at any place can be very challenging for both parties (farmers and buyers). Farmers after every farming season run at a loss due to lack of buyers of their farm products. Also, poor prices offered by few buyers who have been transacting bu...
Abstract The consequences of a patient’s health record not being available at the time of treatment can be very cataclysmic. Accidental human deaths have occurred by the interference of certain medications with some undisclosed health conditions of patients due to the absence of their medical history not being available at the time of treatment. The purpose of this capstone project is to build and test the effectiveness of web-based inter-operable software which enables the global transfer ...
Abstract Producing software compels programmers to have in-depth knowledge of several programming languages, tools and frameworks. This time-consuming process demands dedication and mastery which are typically the foremost reasons most novice programmers give up a little into the software development process. This project seeks to eliminate learning programming languages and tools to create Android applications and reduce the time used in creating Android applications. This paper presents a c...
Abstract This paper explores the problem of depression among university students and provides a means by which the students can be linked to a mental health professional, in order to receive guidance. This system is made up of a mobile application and an electrical system. The mobile application includes a chat system that allows the students to contact available counselors, and also, includes a virtual reality interface that allows the user to relax in a virtual environment of choice while l...
Abstract The campus of Ashesi University Collage has a unique architecture which creates a relaxing feeling for the people who work there or visit it. Even though this is true for most spaces on campus, there are some spaces on campus which have a few design issues like the confined spaces and the lack of natural light. This has caused a dull effect on the people using these spaces as they use them. The location being examined in this project is a staircase which has a low ceiling and little ...
Abstract The project aims at providing a user-friendly application to enable Ghanaian small-scale firms to provide better after-sales service support. The provision of effective and efficient door-to-door customer service in Ghana has been a challenge to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). This can be attributed to cost of acquiring technology that can help to streamline processes. However, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) have improved significantly has become accessible in recent years...
Abstract Individuals on the Autism Spectrum experience some difficult in recognizing and expressing emotions using their faces. This affects their ability to form long-term relationships and leaves them ostracized from others in our society. This project seeks to develop an application that helps children with autism recognise emotions in order to better place them in our society.
ABSTRACT This capstone project idea is to develop a system called FarmConnect—a mobile application platform that connects investors with smallholder farmers who are seeking funding for their farm operations. Such funding will help the farmer operate at full capacity hence increasing the level of food security in Ghana. FarmConnect will be able to provide interested investors with concrete data that will inform their decision to invest in a chosen smallholder farmer. Also, an example farmer ...
Abstract “Money makes the world go round”. The importance of money has made it a very powerful tool man cannot live without. Thus, it is very important for people to have money when they need it. The mobile phone has developed drastically from a device just for making and receiving calls to one that can be used to take pictures, send emails, connect to the internet and do many other things that at one point in time were dedicated to specific devices such as computers. Mobile phone users i...
Abstract This projects seeks to expand the usage of peer learning in tertiary educational institutions. It focuses on designing and a developing a simplified mimic of the Ashesi Courseware that shall make use of peer learning techniques. This is done by granting both lecturers and students the permission to share coursework materials they feel relevant to a given course. It also includes extending its uses to allowing students to give feedback on the usefulness of materials shared in understa...
Abstract E-commerce, as a means of transacting business, is increasingly providing Ghanaians abroad and at home with a new and more convenient way to do their shopping. Sites such as makola.com and myebayghana.com are providing retailers with a means to exhibit their products to enable them expand their reach. However, many e-commerce sites do not fully address the shopping needs of the average Ghanaian shopper, which are, a quick, easy, reliable and more contextual way to shop for products a...
Abstract The main aim of this project is to integrate local languages spoken and written in Ghana into the input method services of smartphones. The high penetration of mobile devices in and across Africa continues to be an interesting phenomenon and this does not exclude smartphones. Since the introduction of smartphones, their production and customization has been skewed towards users and consumers in the West. Therefore the localization of the features of smartphones for the African enviro...
Abstract Internet of things (IoT) has provided an opportunity for technology to be used to solve more complex problems and understand a lot more processes and activities by collecting and analyzing data. The growing demand for electricity in Ghana has been coupled with the increase in cost of providing this basic amenity. The homeowner has been burdened with high electricity billing, which has led to the adoption of life changing recommendations. Home automation technology has provided a mean...
ABSTRACT Across the continent of Africa, there are young people who use their experience in farming and knowledge in business to engage in agriculture in a whole new way. Unlike traditional farmers, these young people are in tune with technology and are passionate about changing the status quo on the continent. They are called Agripreneurs. The world bank projects that the world’s population will reach about 9.6 billion by 2050 and this means that current food production needs to be increas...
ABSTRACT It is important that while the world moves towards a digital age, people around the world build fluency in communicating with computers. In order to remain relevant, programming skills are highly necessary in the 21st century. In order to create such a culture, starting from the children is a step in the right direction. Teaching programming to children in schools has become just as necessary as teaching them Mathematics, English or Science. In developing countries however, children ...