
Derek Yu developed core navigation and data collection features for the CLAWS-UMICH/AURA repository, focusing on scalable, user-driven workflows. He built an end-to-end Waypoints Menu and Navigation System in Unity using C# and scene management, enabling dynamic waypoint creation, minimap integration, and cohesive UI controls for route planning. In a separate feature, Derek delivered a geosampling data collection workflow with UI for recording sample properties, integrating UCF scan data, and supporting photo and voice notes, all transmitted remotely via WebSocket. He also addressed interaction bugs by refining collider logic, demonstrating depth in both frontend UI and backend data handling.

Concise May 2025 monthly summary for CLAWS-UMICH/AURA focusing on business value and technical achievements.
Concise May 2025 monthly summary for CLAWS-UMICH/AURA focusing on business value and technical achievements.
January 2025 (2025-01) – CLAWS-UMICH/AURA: Delivered foundational Waypoints Menu and Navigation System with end-to-end UI, dynamic waypoint button population, and a navigation minimap using dummy waypoints. Implemented waypoint creation UI design and a menu controller to manage waypoint types; connected waypoint menus across the Waypoints scene and applied UI refinements. Fixed critical navigation button behavior, integrated minimap in navigation menus, added dummy waypoints, and initiated scrolling support. This work establishes a scalable foundation for route planning, improves user workflows, and accelerates future feature delivery.
January 2025 (2025-01) – CLAWS-UMICH/AURA: Delivered foundational Waypoints Menu and Navigation System with end-to-end UI, dynamic waypoint button population, and a navigation minimap using dummy waypoints. Implemented waypoint creation UI design and a menu controller to manage waypoint types; connected waypoint menus across the Waypoints scene and applied UI refinements. Fixed critical navigation button behavior, integrated minimap in navigation menus, added dummy waypoints, and initiated scrolling support. This work establishes a scalable foundation for route planning, improves user workflows, and accelerates future feature delivery.
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