3. PROBLEM DEFINITION - B-Div-Engineering-Exploration-2023-Odd/Repo09 GitHub Wiki

Need Statement

The owner wants a multipurpose robot , so a path-memorizing robot is in development, enhancing its autonomy for optimized item storage and retrieval in complex environments with the help of a robotic arm.

3.1 QUESTION AND ANSWER

Table 1: Questions and answers


Sl.No Questions Answers Objective/Function/Constraint
1 What should be the dimensions of the bot? Dimensions :1ft X 0.6ft X 0.1ft Constraint
     
2 Should the robot be automatic or manual? The Machine should be semiautomatic Objective 
       
3 Do you want it to sense obstacles and act accordingly? Yes! it must sense anything coming its way and act accordingly Objective
       
4 Do you want an indication to tell you if your bot is active or inactive? Yes! it'd be really helpful if the bot could give and indication about switching on Objective
    and switching off and also when running out of battery.
5 Do you want it to be trackable through GPS? Yes, I'd like to keep an account of where the bot is going. Objective
       
6 How do you want the bot to be powered? a rechargeable battery, would be nice. Constraint
     
7 What is the minimum battery capacity you're looking for? It should be at least 6000mAh. Constraint
     
8 What other features are expected? The bot would come in handy if it could assist me with other activities like in sports to hold my things and bring it to me when needed Function 
 
9 Do you want it to have a camera in it? Yes , i need the visuals of what the robot is picking and where it drops the object Objective 
   
10 What is your budget for this bot? I can spend nothing more than 7000/- for this bot. Constraint

3.2 BASIC SURVEY AND REQUIREMENTS

Table 2: Observation from a literature survey

Sl.no Observation from Surveys Requirements
1 Cost Should be with minimum budget
2 Dimensions 1ft X 0.6ft X 0.1ft
3 Materials to be used Materials used to build, must be strong and durable
4 Weight of Machine It should be easy to carry and transportable and less than 5kgs
5 No of operations Atleast pick, drop and move 20 items in an attempts

3.3 IDENTIFYING CLIENT'S OBJECTIVES

Step 1: Prepare a list of design objectives

Table 3: Objectives identified

Sl.no Objectives
1 Machine should be User-friendly.
2 Machine should be portable.
3 Machine should be Semi-automatic.
4 Machine should pick and drop items using robotic arm.

PROBLEM DEFINITION VERSION 1.1

Create a sophisticated, user-friendly, and portable path-memorizing robot equipped with advanced robotic arm capabilities.
This cutting-edge system adeptly picks up and precisely drops items, optimizing path memorization for precise and efficient navigation.

3.4 Identify constraints

Step 1: Prepare a list of design constraints

Table 4: Identified Constraints

Sl.no Objectives
1 Machine should be less weighted and less than 5kgs.
2 Dimensions 1ft X 0.6ft X 0.1ft
3 The machine should work for 2 HRS continuously.
4 Cost of the machine should be within Rs 7000/-
5 Machine should lift one object at a time.
6 Machine should be durable for 15 to 20 uses.
7 Machine just can pick and drop objects only

PROBLEM DEFINITION VERSION 1.2

Create a sophisticated, user-friendly, and portable path-memorizing robot equipped with advanced robotic arm capabilities.
This cutting-edge system adeptly picks up and precisely drops items, optimizing path memorization for precise and efficient navigation.

3.5 ESTABLISH FUNCTIONS

Step 1: Prepare a list of design functions

Table 5: Identified Functions

Sl.no Objectives
1 memorize the path
2 assist in hold objects
3 transport object
4 avoid obstacle
5 movement of robot

PROBLEM DEFINITION VERSION 1.3

Develop a cutting-edge path-memorizing robot with an advanced robotic arm, ensuring user-friendly functionality.Striking a balance, it adheres to specifications: a weight limit of 5kgs, compact dimensions (1ft0.6ft0.1ft), a 2-hour battery life, and a budget of 7000/-.The robotic arm excels not only in lifting one object at a time but also memorizing paths, assisting in holding objects, and efficiently transporting them.Equipped with obstacle avoidance capabilities, this robot seamlessly navigates through spaces, enhancing overall movement precision.

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