3.PROBLEM DEFINITION - P-Div-Engg-Exploration-Odd-2026-27/Repo-04 GitHub Wiki
| Column 1 | Questions | Answers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | What are we designing? | A compact interactive walking desktop robot. |
| 2 | Who are the users? | Students and general desktop users. |
| 3 | Where will the robot be used? | Mainly on a table or desktop. |
| 4 | Why is the robot required? | To provide an interactive physical robot that can respond to users. |
| 5 | How should the robot move? | It should perform a walking/mechanical movement similar to the shown prototype. |
| 6 | How will the robot respond to the user? | Through remote control. |
| 7 | Should the robot produce sound? | Yes, it should produce suitable sounds. |
| 8 | Should the robot have lights? | Yes, it should have suitable lighting. |
| 9 | Should the robot perform mechanical actions? | Yes, its movement should be mechanically operated. |
| 10 | What type of body should the robot have? | A compact body with mechanically connected legs. |
| 11 | What material/design approach can be used? | A lightweight 3D-printed structure can be used for the body and mechanical parts. |
| 12 | What power source should be used? | A rechargeable battery, preferably AA-size as planned by the team. |
| 13 | What should be the approximate cost? | The complete project should cost below ₹4000. |
| 14 | How long should the robot operate reliably? | At least one year. |
| 15 | Should the robot be aesthetically pleasing? | Yes, it should have a good-looking and attractive appearance. |
| 16 | Should the robot be compact? | Yes, it should be suitable for a desktop. |
| 17 | Should the robot have multiple functions? | Yes, it should combine movement, interaction, sound and lighting. |
| 18 | How can energy consumption be reduced? | By using efficient components and a rechargeable power source. |
| 19 | What existing products can inspire the design? | Speaker, fan, projector, computer, CCTV, mobile phone and Bluetooth devices can provide ideas for interaction and functionality. |
| 20 | What is the main requirement of the final robot? | The desktop robot must perform coordinated tandem movement of its legs to achieve stable crawling while maintaining body balance and proper leg coordination and produce sound and light |
| Column 1 | Objective |
|---|---|
| 1 | Create a useful and attractive robot. |
| 2 | Make it user-friendly. |
| 3 | Provide stable tabletop operation. |
| 4 | Improve user interaction and engagement. |
| 5 | Achieve visible mechanical movement. |
| 6 | Make the robot interactive. |
| 7 | Provide audio feedback. |
| 8 | Improve interaction and appearance. |
| 9 | Demonstrate mechanical movement. |
| 10 | Achieve a practical and aesthetic design. |
| 11 | Make the robot easy to fabricate. |
| 12 | Provide portable power. |
| 13 | Make the project affordable. |
| 14 | Improve reliability and durability. |
| 15 | Improve user appeal. |
| 16 | Save space and improve portability. |
| 17 | Increase usefulness. |
| 18 | Reduce energy usage and carbon footprint. |
| 19 | Study existing technologies and features. |
| 20 | Satisfy the overall user need. |
| Column 1 | Constraint |
|---|---|
| 1 | Size ≤ 10×10×20 cm. |
| 2 | Must be simple to operate. |
| 3 | Must remain stable during movement. |
| 4 | At least one type of interaction. |
| 5 | Movement must fit within the compact size. |
| 6 | Minimum one interaction method. |
| 7 | Sound system must fit within the size and budget. |
| 8 | Lighting should not consume excessive power. |
| 9 | Mechanism must be reliable and compact. |
| 10 | Maximum size 10×10×20 cm. |
| 11 | Must remain within budget and size limits. |
| 12 | Battery should be rechargeable and compact. |
| 13 | Total budget < ₹4000. |
| 14 | Minimum expected life: 1 year. |
| 15 | Appearance must not compromise function. |
| 16 | Maximum 10×10×20 cm. |
| 17 | Functions must fit within ₹4000 and size limits. |
| 18 | Avoid unnecessary power consumption. |
| 19 | Features must be practical for the robot. |
| 20 | ≤10×10×20 cm, <₹4000 and reliable for ≥1 year. |
| Column 1 | Function |
|---|---|
| 1 | Walk and interact with the user. |
| 2 | Respond to user actions. |
| 3 | Move on a tabletop. |
| 4 | Perform actions based on input. |
| 5 | Walk/move using its legs. |
| 6 | Respond to user input. |
| 7 | Generate sound in response to actions. |
| 8 | Provide visual feedback. |
| 9 | Move its legs/body according to input. |
| 10 | Support the mechanical components. |
| 11 | Hold and connect components. |
| 12 | Power the motor, electronics, lights and sound. |
| 13 | |
| 14 | Perform its intended functions reliably. |
| 15 | |
| 16 | Perform multiple functions in a small body. |
| 17 | Perform multiple user-responsive actions. |
| 18 | Operate using electrical power efficiently. |
| 19 | Adapt useful features to the robot. |
| 20 | Walk, respond to input, produce sound and provide lighting. |
Design and develop a compact, interactive and user-friendly walking desktop robot that can perform mechanical movements and respond to user input. The robot should be aesthetically pleasing, stable during operation on a table, and capable of providing sound and lighting as forms of feedback. It should combine multiple functions such as walking, user interaction, mechanical movement, sound and lighting within a maximum size of 10 × 10 × 20 cm and a total budget of ₹4000. The robot should use a suitable rechargeable power source.