| 1 |
How often do you find your desk cluttered or have trouble reaching for small items like pens or your phone? |
Users report desks get messy quickly, and stretching to grab items interrupts their workflow and focus. |
Include an Automated Organizer at the back of the robot to securely store and transport small desk accessories. |
| 2 |
How would you prefer to interact with a desk assistant to give it commands? |
Users want a quick, hands-free way to interact without having to reach out or pull up an app. |
Implement a Gesture Control interface allowing users to command the robot using simple hand movements. |
| 3 |
What worries you most about a mobile robot moving on your desk? |
Users are concerned the robot might knock over coffee cups, bump into monitors, or cause a mess. |
Integrate a side-mounted Camera Sensor to scan the desk environment and actively avoid obstacles while moving. |
| 4 |
How do you want to know if the robot has received your command or is busy? |
Users want clear, visible, and audible feedback without having to check an app constantly. |
Add a primary interactive Display for visual faces/status, and a Bluetooth Speaker for audible alerts. |
| 5 |
What is the primary physical task you want the robot to perform? |
Users want the robot to safely bring them their stored items across the desk when they are working. |
Build a 4-Wheel Drive mobile base so the robot can physically drive over to deliver items directly to the user. |
| 6 |
What is an acceptable price range for a robotic desk assistant? |
Users prefer an affordable, DIY-friendly budget using standard, easily repairable electronic parts. |
Use a cost-effective ESP32 microcontroller powered by a Li-ion battery pack and a current limiting module. |
| REQ-01 |
Mobility System |
Uses a 4-wheel drive system to move around the desk. |
Smooth movement across the desk surface to navigate to the user. |
| REQ-02 |
Automated Organizer |
Provides built-in storage at the back of the robot for desk items. |
Securely holds and manages pens or small desk accessories while the robot is in motion. |
| REQ-03 |
Vision & Environmental Sensing |
Uses a camera sensor mounted on the side to scan the environment. |
Reliable visual detection for obstacle avoidance and environmental awareness. |
| REQ-04 |
Gesture Command Interface |
Allows the user to control the robot hands-free using hand movements. |
Instant response to gesture controls for movement or automated tasks. |
| REQ-05 |
Interactive Display |
Visually communicates status, personality, and feedback via a main screen. |
Uses the display to show digital faces or status icons to engage the user. |
| REQ-06 |
Audio Output |
Provides auditory feedback or media using a built-in Bluetooth speaker. |
Clear wireless audio output for notifications or interaction. |
| REQ-07 |
Centralized Processing |
Acts as the brain of the robot, utilizing an ESP32 microcontroller. |
ESP32 efficiently manages sensors, motors, and the display logic. |
| REQ-08 |
Tether-Free Power Supply |
Powered entirely by a rechargeable Li-ion battery pack. |
Provides sustained mobile operation without power cables. |
| REQ-09 |
Safe Power Management |
Ensures stable power delivery using a dedicated current limiting module. |
Protects the ESP32 and logic circuits from voltage spikes caused by the motors. |
| REQ-10 |
Compact Footprint |
Ensures the mobile robot chassis fits neatly on a standard office desk. |
Compact dimensions optimized for traversing a desk safely. |