3.Problem Definition - Y-div-Engg-Exploration-2026-27-Odd/Repo-10 GitHub Wiki

  1. PROBLEM DEFINITION

Project: Shooting Arm Robot for Basketball Game Zone

NEED STATEMENT: The need for a shooting arm robot is to develop an automatic basketball shooting system for a game zone that can shoot a basketball toward a hoop with good accuracy, consistency, and safety. The system should provide an entertaining gaming experience, reduce manual effort, and allow players to compete by scoring points within a limited time.

3.2 BASIC SURVEY AND REQUIREMENTS The basic survey identifies the components and requirements needed to design and construct the basketball shooting robot. Technical requirements:

  • Robotic arm or mechanical launching mechanism.
  • DC motor or servo motor for arm movement.
  • Basketball or lightweight practice ball.
  • Basketball hoop and supporting frame.
  • Motor driver and microcontroller, such as Arduino.
  • Ball-feeding mechanism.
  • Control buttons or a start switch.
  • Sensors for ball detection and score counting, if required.
  • Power supply, wiring, and protective enclosure. Performance requirements:
  1. The robot should shoot the ball toward the basketball hoop.
  2. The shooting angle and force should be adjustable.
  3. The system should operate reliably during repeated shots.
  4. The game should be simple for players to understand and operate.
  5. The structure should be stable, durable, and safe.
  6. The design should be affordable and easy to maintain.

3.3 IDENTIFYING CLIENT'S OBJECTIVES: The main objectives of the client are:

  1. To design a compact and attractive basketball shooting game for a game zone.
  2. To achieve consistent and reasonably accurate basketball shooting.
  3. To provide an interactive and entertaining experience for users.
  4. To allow players to score points within a fixed time.
  5. To minimize manual operation through an automated shooting mechanism.
  6. To ensure user safety during operation.
  7. To reduce manufacturing and maintenance costs.
  8. To develop a reliable system that can be used for demonstrations and recreational activities. PROBLEM DEFINITION — VERSION 1.1 To design and develop a low-cost, automated shooting arm robot for a basketball game zone that can launch a basketball toward a hoop with repeatable accuracy, simple controls, and safe operation, while providing an enjoyable and competitive gaming experience.

3.4 IDENTIFY CONSTRAINTS: The project must satisfy the following constraints:

  • Cost: The total manufacturing cost should remain within the project budget.
  • Space: The robot should fit within the available game-zone area.
  • Power: Motors and controllers must operate within the available power supply.
  • Accuracy: The arm should provide consistent shooting performance.
  • Safety: Moving parts must be guarded, and the shooting area must be protected.
  • Material: The structure should be lightweight but strong enough to withstand repeated operation.
  • Time: The system should complete each shot within the game's time limit.
  • Maintenance: Components should be easily accessible for repair and replacement.
  • Ball size: The launching mechanism must be compatible with the selected basketball or practice ball. PROBLEM DEFINITION — VERSION 1.2 The shooting arm robot must be designed within specified limits of cost, size, power consumption, material strength, and safety. It should launch the ball consistently, allow basic adjustment of shooting angle and force, and withstand repeated use in a game-zone environment.

PROBLEM DEFINITION — VERSION 1.3 The final design problem is to develop an automated basketball shooting arm robot that integrates ball feeding, positioning, shooting, control, and optional score detection into a single system. The robot should be affordable, compact, reliable, easy to operate, and safe for use in a game zone.