ED SHEET‐‐ 01 - U-Div-Engg-Exploration-Odd-26-27/Repo-06 GitHub Wiki

Sl. No.	Questions	Answers	Objective	Function	Constraint
1	What is the use of floor cleaning machine?	It reduces the time and manual effort spent cleaning large floor areas.	✓
2	What is the main goal this machine will achieve?	Consistently clean floors to a hygienic standard with minimal human involvement.	✓
3	What is the long-term expectation from this purchase?	That it lasts several years and keeps maintenance costs low.	✓
4	Does it vacuum, mop, or both?	Both. It vacuums first, then mops in the same pass.		✓
5	Can it detect and avoid obstacles like furniture or stairs?	Yes, it uses sensors to navigate around furniture and avoid stairs or drops.		✓
6	What types of floor surfaces can it clean?	It's designed to handle tile, marble, and hardwood floors.		✓
7	How will the machine stay safe around the home?	It should use sensors to avoid furniture, stairs and drops, and comply with electrical and consumer safety standards.	✓
8	Does it empty its own dustbin?	No, it does not empty its own dustbin. We should manually throw out the dust stored in the dust compartment.		✓
9	Is there an indicator light to show battery status?	Yes, a basic LED indicator shows charge level and notifies you during low battery.		✓
10	Can it collect pet hair effectively?	Yes, the brush roller is designed to handle common debris including pet hair.		✓
11	Does it have any electronic controls?	Just a simple on/off switch, no complex circuitry.		✓
12	What will this machine cost me?	It's priced in the range of 15000-25000 per unit.			✓
13	Will it fit in my storage space?	Yes, it's designed to fit in a small utility closet, under 40 cm wide.			✓
14	How long will it run on a single charge?	At least 90 minutes of continuous operation per charge.			✓
15	How heavy is it to move it?	Under 5 kg, so it's easy to lift and reposition.			✓
16	Does it meet safety regulations?	Yes, it complies with relevant electrical and consumer safety standards.

1.1 Problem Definition: Objective This machine should be able to achieve the following goals:

• Effort reduction : reduce the time and manual effort spent cleaning large floor areas every day
• Hygiene : consistently clean floors to a hygienic standard with minimal human involvement
• Safety : stay safe around the home by using sensors to avoid furniture, stairs and drops, and comply with electrical and consumer safety standards
• Durability : last several years while keeping maintenance costs low

1.2 Problem Definition: Function This machine should be able to perform the following functions:

• Cleaning action : vacuum first and then mop in the same pass
• Navigation : use sensors to navigate around furniture and avoid stairs and drops
• Surface handling : clean tile, marble and hardwood floors
• Debris pickup : pick up common debris, including pet hair, with its brush roller
• Controls : be operated by a simple on/off switch with no complex circuitry
• Battery indication : show the charge level and warn about low battery with a basic LED indicator
• Dust disposal : allow the user to throw out the collected dust manually from the dust compartment, since it does not empty its own dustbin
• Charging : charge through a basic plug-in charger rather than a charging dock

1.3 Problem Definition: Constraints This machine should be able to operate within the following limits:

• Cost : be priced at 3000-5000 per unit
• Size : fit in a small utility closet, staying under 40 cm wide
• Weight : weigh under 5 kg, so it is easy to lift and reposition
• Runtime : run for at least 90 minutes of continuous operation per charge