3.PROBLEM DEFINITION - P-div-2023-24-ODD/Repo-07 GitHub Wiki
Need statement:
Track based food serving bot
Table1: question and answer
| SL.NO | QUESTIONS | ANSWER | OBJECTIVE/FUNCTIONS/CONSTRAINTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | should the machine be automatic or manual? | the machine should be semi-automatic . | objective |
| 2 | what should be the size of the machine? | Dimensions=1m ×1ft ×1ft. | constraint |
| 3 | machine should be fixed or portable? | machine should be fixed or portable? | objective |
| 4 | what should be the maximum weight of the machine? | less than 5kgs. | constraint |
| 5 | what other features are expected? | it should have charging and serving indicating ability. | function |
| 6 | for how many persons should it serve the food at a time? | at least 2 persons at a time . | constraint |
| 7 | should the machine be user friendly? | yes. | objective |
| 8 | how should the bot serve food? | it should sense the tables which is instructed by the user. | function |
| 9 | what should be the budget of the machine ? | within 5000rs | constraint |
3.2 Basic survey and requirements.
Table 2 : observation from literature survey.
| SL.NO | OBSERVATION FROM SURVEYS | REQUIREMENTS |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | weight of Machine | it should be light weight to transport easily |
| 2 | no of persons it should carry the food at a time | at least two persons |
| 3 | cost | machine should be built within budget |
| 4 | materials to be used | non toxic, light weight and high density materials |
3.3 Identifying clients objectives
Table 3 : objectives identification
| SL.NO | OBJECTIVES |
|---|---|
| 1 | machine should be semi automatic |
| 2 | machine should be portable |
| 3 | machine should be hygienic |
| 4 | machine should be user friendly |
Problem definition version 1.1:
Design a semi-automatic track based food serving bot, which is able to do accurate and hygienic food serving process, it should be portable, user-friendly and of less maintenance.
3.4 Identify Constraints
Table: Identified constraints
| SL.NO | Constraints |
|---|---|
| 01. | Machine should be less weighted |
| 02. | Dimensions 1m1ft1ft |
| 03. | Machine should serve at least two people at a time |
| 04. | The machine should work for 2 HRS continuously |
| 05. | Cost of machine should be within Rs.5000 |
| 06. | 12V Battery |
| 07. | 15V charger |
| 08. | Weight of bot=5kg |
Problem definition version 1.2:
Design a semi-automatic track based food serving bot, which is able to do accurate and hygienic food serving process, it should be portable, user-friendly and of less maintenance. Machine (bot) must not exceed the length of 1m, breadth and height of 1ft and weight of 5kgs.It should use 12v battery which is recharged by 15 volt adapter Bot should be capable of serving at least two persons at a time.It should work for two hours continuously Budget to build the bot should not exceed rs5000.
3.5 Establish functions
Table 5: Identified functions
| SL.NO | FUNCTIONS |
|---|---|
| 1 | it should have charging indication |
| 2 | it should have machine on of indication |
| 3 | it should have serving indication |
| 4 | it should sense the tables |
Problem definition 1.3
Design a semi-automatic track based food serving bot, which is able to do accurate and hygienic food serving process, it should be portable, user-friendly and of less maintenance. Machine (bot) must not exceed the length of 1m, breadth and height of 1ft and weight of 5kgs.It should use 12v battery which is recharged by 15 volt adapter Bot should be capable of serving at least two persons at a time.It should work for two hours continuously Budget to build the bot should not exceed rs5000. Machine should indicate the user about charging and serving and it should sense the tables to serve the food according to which it has been instructed by the user.