NEED STATEMENT

ARK Agritech startup is developing low cost automated systems to grow microgreens domestically, especially for urban city compact homes. Increasing nutri awareness as generated this global need.

1.1 QUESTION AND ANSWER

sl no.	Questions	Answers	Objective/Function/Constraint
1.	What is your need?	Microgreen Grower	Objective
2.	How much the machine can cost?	INR5000	Constraint
3.	Should the machine be automatic/semiautomatic?	Automatic	Objective
4.	How much area should be used for installation?	2/2/2feet	Constraint
5.	Is the system easily cleanable?	Yes	Objective
6.	How many varities of microgreens has to be grown?	One types	Constraint
7.	What is the source of light?	Growing light	Function
8.	Should the system be fixed/portable?	Portable	Constraint
9.	What should be the maximum weight of the machine?	Less then 4kgs	Constraint
10.	Should the machine be user freindly?	Yes	Objective
11.	What other features are expected?	Machine must be clean and hygienic	Objective
12.	Do you need automatic seed dispensing system?	Yes	Function
13.	Do you need soil/water system?	Water system	Objective
14.	Within how many days do u want the machine?	10 days	Constraint
15.	Do you want battery/plug system?	Plug system	Function
16.	Is it operated by bluetooth/wifi?	wifi	Function
17.	Should it be aesthetically attractive?	Yes	Objective
18.	How many varieties of microgreens do u need a day?	One	Constraint

1.2 BASIC SURVEY AND REQUIREMENTS

sl.no	Observation from surveys	Requirements
1.	Weight of the machine	It should be easy to carry
2.	Cost	Machine should be built with minimum budget
3.	Number of varities of Microgreens to be produced	The machine should produce one varity of microgreens a day
4.	Working hours	The machine should work continuously (24/7)
5.	Quantity of microgreens to be produced	It should be able fulfill the family of three members
6.	Materials to be used	Materials used to build, must be non toxic and light weight

1.3 IDENTIFYING CLIENT'S OBJECTIVES

sl.no	Objectives
1.	Machine should be Automatic
2.	Machine should be portable
3.	Machine should be user friendly
4.	Machine should be aesthetically attractive
5.	Machine should be hygienic
6.	Machine should be easily cleanable

PROBLEM DEFINITION VERSION 1.1 :-

Design a automatic microgreens growing machine,which is able to produce varieties of a microgreens,it should be portable and user friendly.

1.4 IDENTIFYING CONSTRAINTS

sl.no	Constraints
1.	Machine should be less weighted(i.e,<4kgs).
2.	Dimensions 8 cubic feet.
3.	Machine should produce atleast one variety of microgreens a day.
4.	Seventyfive grams of microgreens should be produced per day.
5.	The machine should work continuously.
6.	It must be made of non-toxic material.
7.	Cost of the machine should be with in INR.5000
8.	Machine should produce two different types of microgreens
9.	Machine should be manufactured within ten days

PROBLEM DEFINITION VERSION 1.2:-

Design a automatic microgreens growing machine,which is able to produce varities of a microgreens,it should be portable and user friendly.Machine should not exceed the volume of 8 cubic feets,should be able to produce atleast one variety of microgreens a day,budget to build should not exceed INR.5000 and it should work continuously(i.e,24/7).

1.5 ESTABLISH FUNCTIONS

sl.no	Functions
1.	Produce the microgreens.
2.	Dispensing of seed(proper quantity) is done cleanly.
3.	Indicate the microgreens have grown completly to the user
4.	Proper supply of water according growth size of microgreens
5.	Detect the microgreens growing containers
6.	Provide the sufficient light

PROBLEM DEFINITION VERSION 1.3:-

Design a automatic microgreens growing machine,which is able to produce varieties of a microgreens,it should be portable and user friendly.Machine should not exceed the volume of 8 cubic feets,should be able to produce at least one variety of microgreens a day,budget to build should not exceed INR.5000 and it should work continuously(i.e,24/7).Machine should indicate the user after production of microgreens is completed and should not dispense the seeds in case the microgreens growing containers are not available/completely filled.