4.Problem Definition - P-Division-2022-2023-Odd/Repo11 GitHub Wiki
Need statement:
Material handling Robot.Design a cost effective and fully automatic food delivery robot capable of safe,hygienic and fast delivery of food.
4.1 Question and answer
Table 1:Question and Answers
| SL. NO. | QUESTIONS | ANSWER | OBJECTIVE/FUNCTION/CONSTRAINT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | What do you want to accomplish? | We want a device for better material handling. | Objective |
| 2. | What material are you handling? | We want a device to handle short distance food deliveries. | Objective |
| 3. | What mode of transport do you want to use to deliver food? | Land or road based means of transport. | Objective |
| 4. | Should your device be automatic or controlled by a person?. | It must be semi automatic. | Objective |
| 5. | What type of food items do you want to deliver? | All types of food. | Objective |
| 6. | What is the range for your food deliveries? | Within 500 metres. | Constraint |
| 7. | Do you want live tracking for your device? | Yes | Function |
| 8. | What is the volume of the device? | 11 x 22 x 35 cm^3 | Constraint |
| 9. | What is the volume of the containing space? | 16 x 16 x 8 cm^3 | Constraint |
| 10. | How many orders do you want it to deliver at once? | Maximum 3 | Constraint |
| 11. | What is the state of the food to be delivered? | Fresh | Objective |
| 12. | What is the maximum weight that you desire for the device? | 2 kilograms maximum. | Constraint |
| 13. | What mode of payment do you accept? | Online payment only | Function |
| 14. | What security system do you wish to install? | QR code security system. | Function |
| 15. | What is the colour of the device? | white | Constraint |
| 16. | What is the shape of the device? | Cuboid | Constraint |
| 17. | What is the maximum load capacity? | 1.5kg | Constraint |
| 18. | Should it have a User Interface? | Yes | Function |
| 19. | How many maintenance hours per month can you afford? | 2 Hours | Constraint |
| 20. | How much are you willing to pay for a device? | 3000 Rupees | Constraint |
4.2 Basic Survey and Requirements:
Table 2: Observation from a survey
| Sl No. | Observation from Surveys | Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Weight of Machine | 2 kilogram maximum |
| 2. | Number of deliveries at once | Upto 3 deliveries |
| 3. | Cost | Machine should be built with minimum budget |
| 4. | Number of operations | The robot should be able to work atleast for 10 attempts |
| 5. | Materials to be used | Materials used to build, must be non toxic and light weight |
4.3 Identifying Client's Objectives:
Table 3:Objectives Identified
| Sl No. | Objectives |
|---|---|
| 1. | Machine should handle short distance food deliveries |
| 2. | Machine should use land or road based means of transport |
| 3. | Machine should be semi automatic |
| 4. | Machine should be able to deliver all types of food items possible |
Problem definition version 1.1:
Design a semi automatic food delivery robot which can handle short distance food deliveries by using the means of road transport,should also be able to deliver all types of food items .
4.4 Identify Constraints:
Identified Constraints
| Sl No. | Constraints |
|---|---|
| 1. | Machine should be able to deliver food upto 500 metres maximum range |
| 2. | Machine should have a volume of 11 x 22 x 35cm^3 |
| 3. | Machine should have a containing space of 16 x 16 x 8 cm^3 |
| 4. | Machine should be able to deliver 3 orders at once |
| 6. | Machine should not exceed 2 kilograms in weight |
| 7. | Machine should be white in colour |
| 8. | Machine should be in cuboidal shape |
| 9. | Machine should be able to carry a load of atleast 1.5kg |
| 10. | Machine should only have 2 hours of maintenance per month |
| 11. | Machine should not exceed 3000 rupees in cost |
Problem definition version 1.2:
Design a semi automatic food delivery robot which can handle short distance food deliveries by using the means of road transport,should also be able to deliver all types of food items .Machine should be able to deliver food in a 500 metre distance,should be white in colour,should be able to carry a load of 1.5kg while having a containing space of 16 x 16 x 8 cm^3,should be able to deliver 3 orders at once,should have 2 hours of maintenance per month and should not exceed the cost of rupees 3000.
4.5 Establish Functions:
Table 5:Identified Functions
| Sl No. | Functions |
|---|---|
| 1. | Live location tracking through GPS |
| 2. | Online mode of payment |
| 3. | QR code security system |
| 4. | Has a user interface to make it easy to use |
Problem definition version 1.3:
Design a semi automatic food delivery robot which can handle short distance food deliveries by using the means of road transport, should also be able to deliver all types of food items .Machine should be able to deliver food in a 500 metre distance, should be white in colour, should be able to carry a load of 1.5kg while having a containing space of 16 x 16 x 8 cm^3,should be able to deliver 3 orders at once, should have 2 hours of maintenance per month and should not exceed the cost of 3000 rupees. Machine should have live location tracking through GPS and accept online mode of payment. Machine should have QR code system for security .