3.PROBLEM DEFINITION - P-Div-Engg-Exploration-Odd-2026-27/Repo-04 GitHub Wiki

NEED STATMENT

3.1 Question and answer

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

3.2 Basic Survey And Requirments

3.3 Identify Client's Requirments

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.

3.4 Identify Constraints

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.

3.5 Establish Functions

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.
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14 Perform its intended functions reliably.
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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.

PROBLEM DEFINITION

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.

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