Profession: Scientist

Number of times previously entering contest: never

Hobbies and activities: Robotics, electronics, microcontrollers

Online communities: http://forums.parallax.com/, eng-tips.com

Inspired by: As an engineering geologist employed with a state transportation agency, I seek to reduce costs to taxpayers with low-cost, innovative, or other available means while maintaining or improving transportation assets and safety of the motoring public.