Problem definition

Need Statement: A new shopping mall which has opened in Hubballi is interested to have an innovative interactive robotic game in their gaming center. Though claw machine was mentioned by the client as an example,she is not very keen on that game machine.

1.1 Question and Answer Table 1: Question and Answer

Sl.No	Question	Answer	Objective/Function/Constraint
01.	Should the machine be automatic, semiautomatic or manual?	Semi-automatic	Objective
02.	Machine should be fixed or portable?	Portable	Objective
03.	What should be the maximum weight of Machine?	Maximum 5 kg	Constraint
04.	What are the Dimensions of the machine ?	Length: 2 ftBreadth: 1.5 ftHeight: 1 ft	Constraint
05	What is the maximum cost under which machine is made?	₹ 4500	Constraint
06.	Is the Gaming Machine Single-Player or Multiplayer?	Single-Player	Function
07.	What is the minimum playback time that gaming machine must offer?	Atleast 2 Hours	Constraint
08.	Should the machine be user friendly?	Yes	Objective
09.	What are the Other functions expected in the Gaming Machine?	i) Interactive lights & soundii)Record high scoresiii) Display high score	Function

Problem Definition Design a semi-automatic gaming machine that offers a engaging game play. The machine should be portable weighing not more than 5 kg. The machine should not occupy space more than 2 X 1.5 X 1 cubic feet and the budget to build it should not exceed 4500 rupees. The gaming machine should provide at least 2 hours of game play. The gaming machine should offer single player game with multiple stages with increasing difficulty levels. The gaming machine should be user friendly with easy to use controls for player. It should have an interactive sound and lighting system. It should also record and display high scores.

1.2 Basic Survey and requirements

Table 2: Observation from literature survey

Sl.No	Observation from Surveys	Requirements
1.	Weight of Machine	It should be easy to carry and transportable
2.	Cost	Machine should be built with minimum budget of Rs.4500
3.	Levels	After completing every level ,it should produce some sound
4.	Materials to be used	Materials used to build, must be non toxic and light weight
5.	Display	High score should be displayed

1.3 Identifying Client's Objectives

Step 1: Prepare a list of design objectives

Table 3: Objectives identified

Sl.No	Objectives
01	Machine should be Semi-automatic.
02	Machine should be portable.
03	Machine should display score.
04	Machine should have interactive light and sound system .
05	Machine should be User-friendly.

1.4 Identify the constraints

Table 4:Identified constraints

Sl.No	Constraints
01	Machine should weigh less than 5kg
02	Dimensions: 2x1.5x1 ft
03	Machine should cost less than 4500/-
04	Machine should has a minimum playback time of 2 hours
05	Machine should be durable
06	It must be made up of non-toxic material

1.5 Establish Functions

Table 5: Identified Functions

Sl.No	Functions
01	Launch the ball
02	Launch the ball at different angles
03	It is a single player game
04	It will display the score
05	It will have an interacting sound system
06	It will have light system