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@@ -10,8 +10,13 @@ This independent study proposes exploring the design, simulation, prototyping, a
 - Zach Fredin, system integration and instrumentation
 - Elazer Edelman, Zaid Altawil, Willie Baker, Eric Goralnick, clinical trials and testing
 
+A good amount of work has already gone into this project, including a thorough distillation of requirements from numerous interviews with a variety of stakeholders. 
+
 ## Evaluation
 The effort will be evaluated based on a few criteria:
 - acceptance by the clinical trial/testing group
 - agreement between simulation and testing
-- meeting requirements from early tests and interviews
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+- meeting requirements from early tests and interviews
+- success building and fielding a prototype
+
+This information will be presented in a final report with clear next steps.
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