05 ‐ Concept Evaluation & Product Architecture - T-div-Engg-Exploration-2026-27/Repo-8 GitHub Wiki

Weight Distribution

Objectives Weights
PRODUCTION COST 8
AESTHETICS 6
SAFETY 7
POWER EFFICIENCY 10
COMPLEXITY IN USAGE 9
PORTABILITY 5
RANGE 1
STABILITY 4

Pugh Chart

Design Objectives Weight Concept 1 Concept 2 Concept 3 Concept 4
Production Cost 8 + 0 DATUM +
Aesthetics 6 - + DATUM 0
Safety 7 + ++ DATUM 0
Power Efficiency 10 - - 0 DATUM - -
Complexity in Usage 9 + + DATUM 0
Portability 5 - 0 DATUM 0
Range 1 0 + DATUM 0
Stability 4 ++ + DATUM 0
Score (+) — 32 34 0 8
Score (-) — 31 0 0 20
Net Total — 1 34 0 -12

Justification for Pugh Chart Scores

Design No. Objective Score Allocated Justification for the Score
1 PRODUCTION COST 8 Uses cheap components like basic telescopic arm.
AESTHETICS -6 Rigid telescopic tube provides basic functional aesthetic.
SAFETY 7 Lithium-ion battery presents moderate thermal runaway risk.
POWER EFFICIENCY -20 Ultrasonic sensor continuously consumes active sensing power.
COMPLEXITY IN USAGE 9 Straightforward telescopic adjustment provides simple operation.
PORTABILITY -5 Fixed clamp base restricts easy overall device relocation.
RANGE 0 Directional ultrasonic sensor offers standard proximity range.
STABILITY 8 Heavy mechanical desk clamp delivers excellent base stability.
2 PRODUCTION COST 0 Articulated arm and tripod structure increase cost.
AESTHETICS 6 Sleek articulated arm delivers modern visual appeal.
SAFETY 14 LiFePO4 battery offers superior high temperature safety.
POWER EFFICIENCY 0 Passive PIR sensor minimizes standby power consumption.
COMPLEXITY IN USAGE 9 Multi-joint articulated arm allows quick effortless positioning.
PORTABILITY 0 Folding tripod base ensures convenient quick transport.
RANGE 1 PIR motion sensor provides broad detection area coverage.
STABILITY 4 Three-legged tripod base gives reliable standalone balance.
3 PRODUCTION COST 0 DATUM
AESTHETICS 0 DATUM
SAFETY 0 DATUM
POWER EFFICIENCY 0 DATUM
COMPLEXITY IN USAGE 0 DATUM
PORTABILITY 0 DATUM
RANGE 0 DATUM
STABILITY 0 DATUM
4 PRODUCTION COST 8 Simple four-bar linkage mechanism lowers manufacturing costs.
AESTHETICS 0 Exposed linkage joints present basic industrial appearance.
SAFETY 0 Standard Li-ion battery requires moderate safe handling.
POWER EFFICIENCY -20 Active ultrasonic motion sensor increases power draw.
COMPLEXITY IN USAGE 0 Mechanical linkage moves along single predictable plane.
PORTABILITY 0 Compact suction cup mount allows quick detachable travel.
RANGE 0 Ultrasonic sensor provides narrow directional detection range.
STABILITY 0 Suction cup base offers temporary smooth surface mounting.

Selected Design

  1. Motion Sensing : PIR Sensor
  2. Rechargeable Battery : LiFePo4 Battery
  3. Controller : ESP32
  4. Illumination : RGB LED
  5. Base Stability/Attachment Method : Tripod
  6. Movement Mechanism: Articulated Arm

Product Architecture

Part / Component Function
PIR Sensor Detects human motion via infrared radiation changes.
LiFePO4 Battery Provides safe and durable rechargeable power source.
ESP32 Microcontroller Controls sensor data and handles system processing.
RGB LED Serves as the primary adjustable illumination source.
Articulated Arm Allows flexible positioning across multiple movement axes.
Tripod Base Offers stable standalone support and high portability.
Voltage Regulator Steps down and stabilizes the operating voltage.
Charging Module Manages safe battery recharging and prevents damage.
Micro Servo Motor Controls precise angular movement of articulated joints.

Function Clustering

Interaction Between Subsystems :

Subsystem List

Sl. No. Subsystem Component / Description
1 Sensing Unit PIR Sensor
2 Controller Unit ESP32
3 Lighting Unit RGB LED
4 Mechanism Articulated Arm

Interaction Details

Subsystem 1

Subsystem 1 Subsystem 2 Subsystem 3 Subsystem 4 Interaction details
Spatial NO NO YES The PIR sensor detects motion and sends the signal to the ESP8266 for processing. It triggers the RGB LED through the controller.
Data YES NO NO
Material NO NO NO

Subsystem 2

Subsystem 2 Subsystem 1 Subsystem 3 Subsystem 4 Interaction details
Spatial NO NO NO ESP32 receives signals form PIR sensor and carry out the lamp operation. Then it sends signals to RGB LED to switch it ON/OFF.
Data YES YES NO
Material NO NO NO

Subsystem 3

Subsystem 3 Subsystem 1 Subsystem 2 Subsystem 4 Interaction details
Spatial NO NO YES The RGB LED responds to the motion detected by the PIR sensor through signals processed by the ESP32. It is physically attached to the gooseneck.
Data NO YES NO
Material NO NO NO

Subsystem 4

Subsystem 4 Subsystem 1 Subsystem 2 Subsystem 3 Interaction details
Spatial NO NO YES Provides physical support and positioning. supports the LED and allows directional and height adjustment.
Data NO NO NO
Material NO NO YES