3. Problem definition - P-div-2023-24-ODD/Repo-06 GitHub Wiki
Need statement:
We need to develop a domestic food serving machine that streamlines and simplifies meal serving within households, enhancing convenience and efficiency for individuals and families.
- 3.1 Question and answers
| Questions | Answers | Objective | Function | Constraint | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Should the machine be automatic or manual | the machine should be semiautomatic | yes | ||
| 2 | What should be the dimensions of the machine | the machine should be of 2ft X 2ft X 2ft | yes | ||
| 3 | What should be the maximum weight of the machine | not more than 3kgs | yes | ||
| 4 | Do you need a separate section to hold beverages? | one section for beverages. | yes | ||
| 5 | how long can the bot be used? | upto 3-4 hours. | yes | ||
| 6 | how about the functioning of the machine? | smooth and accurate. | |||
| 7 | What will be the cost range of the machine? | it can cost from 3000-4000 rupees | yes | ||
| 8 | what should be its battery backup ? | if once charged , should work for 3 hours . | yes | ||
| 9 | how long will the bot take to deliver the food? | 3-4 minutes. | yes | ||
| 10 | should the bot be user friendly ? | yes it should be easliy accessible by the user | yes | ||
| 11 | should the bot have a specific payload capacity | it should carry upto 2-3 kg of food/ beverages. | yes | ||
| 12 | will the machine go to specified destination? | the machine will be accurate enough to follow an assigned path. | yes | ||
| 13 | how about the sensors in the bot? | machine shall sense the obstacles and avoid going. | yes | ||
| 14 | what is the durability of the machine? | 1-2 years. | yes | ||
| 15 | how will be the appearence of the bot be? | aesthetically pleasing | yes | ||
| 16 | what is the stability of the machine? | restaurant-like serving at home. | yes | ||
| 17 | how will we know if the food is served or not? | beep sound after picking up the plate/beverage glass. | |||
| 18 | will the machine be noisy? | less the noise, more smoothly functioned | yes |
- 3.2 basic survey and requirements
| SL NO. | OBSERVATIONS FROM SURVEYS | REQUIREMENTS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Weight of the machine. | easy to carry and portable | |
| 2 | Cost | machine should be built with minimum budget | |
| 3 | number of minutes for food to be served | 3-4 minutes | |
| 4 | materials to be used | materials used are to be light weight |
3.3 identifying clients objectives
- easliy accessible by the user
- aesthetically pleasing
Problem Definition Version 1.1: Design and develop a food serving machine that is semi automatic, aesthetically pleasing and is user friendly.
3.4 identifying constraints
- the machine should be of 2ft X 2ft X 2ft
- not more than 3kgs
- it can cost from 3000-4000 rupees
- 1-2 years of durability
- if once charged , should work for 3 hours .
Problem Definition Version 1.2: Design and develop a food serving machine that is semi automatic, aesthetically pleasing and is user friendly. The machine should be of 2ft X 2ft X 2ft, not more than 3kgs and should cost from 3000-4000 rupees.
3.5 establishing functions
- the machine should be accurate enough to follow an assigned path.
- restaurant-like serving at home.
- less the noise, more smoothly functioned
Problem Definition Version 1.3 : Design and develop a food serving machine that automates the process of serving meals and beverages, enhancing efficiency and convenience in household meal delivery. Along with working for 2 hours, after once charged, it also has a feature of smooth functioning with ultrasonic sensor and the motor used here is servo motor. This bot is of the size 2ft2ft2ft and moves around wheels. Once a year the bot will be serviced. The average durability of the bot is upto 1-2 years or more. The machine/the bot must be well maintained for the continuous use. It is engineered in such a way that the sensors can easily sense the obstacles and stop moving immediately.