3. PROBLEM DEFINITION

3.1 Question and Answer

Table1:Questions and Answers

Sl.no	Questions	Answers	Objective	Function	Constraint
1	What should be the size of seed sowing bot?	1.5ft X 1.5ft x 1.5ft			Yes
2	Should it be automated or controlled by a remote?	Remote controlled	Yes
3	Should it be solar powered or battery?	Battery	Yes
4	Distance between sowing of seeds?	8-10 cm			Yes
5	Should it cover the soil after sowing?	Yes		Yes
6	At what depth it should sow the seed?	3-5 cm			Yes
7	What should be the size of seed storage container?	100-120g			Yes
8	How much battery backup is needed?	1.5hrs			Yes
9	What is the budget?	5000rs			Yes
10	Should it water the soil after sowing the seed?	Yes	Yes
11	Should it be portable?	Yes	Yes
12	How much area should it be able to cover in one single charge?	5ft x 5ft	Yes
13	Should it alert if seed storage container goes empty?	Yes	Yes
14	What should be the weight?	Less than 2.5kg			Yes
15	Should it be able to detect obstacles?	Yes		Yes

3.2 Identifying Client's Constraints

SL.No.	Constraints
1.	Size(1.5 ft X 1.5 ft X 1.5ft)
2.	Less than 2kg
3.	Container capacity (100-120 g)
4.	Budget<5000/-

Problem Definition Version 3.2:

• Design a seed sowing robot of size 1.5ft x 1.5ft x 1.5ft and weight less than 2kg. The system should consist of a seed storage container which can hold upto 100-120g of seeds.The budget of the model should be within 5000/-.

3.3 Identifying Client' Objectives

SL.No.	Objectives
1.	Detect Obstacles and distance
2.	Remotely Controlled
3.	Alert after seed storage becomes empty
4.	Battery Operated
5.	Battery Backup 1.5 hrs

Problem Definition Version 3.3:

• Design a seed sowing robot of size 1.5ft x 1.5ft x 1.5ft and weight less than 2kg. The system should consist of a seed storage container which can hold upto 100-120g of seeds.The budget of the model should be within 5000/-. It should be able to detect obstacles. It should be remotely controlled and alert the user after seed storage container becomes empty.It should be battery operated and battery backup should be 1.5 hrs.

3.4 Identifying Client's Functions

SL.No.	Functions
1.	Detect Obstacles and Distance
2.	The system should be able to complete the process of sowing of seed
3.	Should be able to cover and water the soil after sowing

Problem Definition Version 3.4:

• Design a seed sowing robot of size 1.5ft x 1.5ft x 1.5ft and weight less than 2kg. The system should consist of a seed storage container which can hold upto 100-120g of seeds.The budget of the model should be within 5000/-. It should be able to detect obstacles. It should be remotely controlled and alert the user after seed storage container becomes empty.It should be battery operated and battery backup should be 1.5 hrs. The system should be able to complete the process of sowing like ploughing/drilling, sowing of seed, cover the soil after sowing and water the soil later in one go.