concept evalution - C-Division-24-25-Even/Repo-12 GitHub Wiki

Design Objectives	Weight
Safety	9
Ease of Use	7
Navigation	8
Control System	9
Portability	6
Cost	7

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Legend
(+) Better than Datum
(0) Same as Datum
(-) Worse than Datum
Datum = Robotic Arm Cart Bot

Design Objective	Weight	Scissor Jack Bot	Robotic Arm Cart Bot (Datum)	Pallet Jack Bot	Roller Track Bot	Conveyor Belt Bot
Safety	9	(+)	Datum	(-)	(0)	(+)
Ease of Use	7	(+)	Datum	(0)	(+)	(-)
Navigation	8	(0)	Datum	(0)	(+)	(+)
Control System	9	(+)	Datum	(0)	(0)	(0)
Portability	6	(0)	Datum	(-)	(+)	(+)
Cost	7	(+)	Datum	(+)	(0)	(-)

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Bot Design	Score (+)	Score (-)	Total Score
Scissor Jack Bot	4	0	38
Robotic Arm Cart Bot	0	0	0 (Datum)
Pallet Jack Bot	1	3	7
Roller Track Bot	3	2	23
Conveyor Belt Bot	4	2	31

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📌 Conclusion:
Scissor Jack Mechanism scores the highest with 38, making it the most effective and suitable design based on the given weighted objectives and alternatives comparison.

Design No. | Navigation | Control System | Safety | Cost | Ease of Use | Portability | Justification Summary -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- 1 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 6 | Basic manual movement, great control and safety, low cost, simple and portable. 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Meets average expectations; simple functionality. 3 | 0 | -9 | 0 | 7 | -7 | 6 | Poor controls and ease of use, but cheaper and decently portable. 4 | 8 | -9 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 6 | Good navigation and safety, average cost, moderate portability. 5 | 8 | 0 | 9 | -7 | 7 | -6 | Great navigation and safety, but costly and less portable.

🧾 Justification Notes Navigation:

Designs 4 and 5 show excellent movement.

Designs 1–3 are average or below.

Control System:

Design 1 is best for user control.

Designs 3 and 4 have reduced control usability.

Safety:

Designs 1, 4, and 5 are very safe.

Design 2 and 3 meet minimum safety standards.

Cost:

Design 1 and 3 are budget-friendly.

Design 5 is more expensive.

Ease of Use:

Designs 1, 4, and 5 are easy to use.

Design 3 is harder to operate.

Portability:

Designs 1 and 3 are portable enough.

Design 5 is heavier and less mobile.