Introduction to the Independent Project Design

Robolab

EG1004Polytechnic University

Overview

Project DefinitionProblem statementRobot Design SpecificationsModel Specs.DrawingsMaterials RegulationsPricing

MS ProjectDesign PresentationProgress SubmissionsFinal SubmissionsPoint DistributionExtra CreditClosing

Project Definition

Design a Robot to locate and disarm a bomb2 person independent design project10 week design periodDetailed project planWorking model

Problem Statement

Your company has been asked by the FBI to create a bid for a robot that can disarm a bomb. You are to: design a robot, create 2-D drawings of the full scale robot, create a cost estimate, write a design proposal including any special features of your robot, create a working model of your robot, test your model on the obstacle course.

Robot Design Specifications

Robot should be designed to fit in normal building areasHallwaysDoorways 28”Max height 6’Max weight 600 pounds

Robot should include Audio and visual feedbackRobot should have the ability to be remote controlled

Model Design

Model is to be made out of Lego parts providedModel should resemble your paper designModel must be able to navigate the obstacle course provided and disarm the bombThe working model does NOT have to include video or audio feedback

Drawing Requirements

Fully dimensioned views of the design- front view

- back view

- most detailed side of the robot

All drawings must have a Title Block

Material Regulations Each team will get a RoboLab robotics invention kit which must be returned by the end of the semesterTeam will be ask to sign a contract before receiving the kitImportant pieced will be accounted for i.e RCX, sensors, motors, etc. Grades will be withheld if contract agreement is not met

Start Point

Bomb

Disarm

Bomb

Disarm

Pricing

Student is responsible to develop their own pricing guideResearch similar robot designs

and robotics companies for price estimates

No maximum price limit (keep in mind Minimal design)

MS Project

MS PROJECT DETAILED

Indicate who is doing which activity TOTAL FLOAT MILESTONE (8th week) Absolutely no PAINTBRUSH (team will be

penalize at TA’s discretion) If behind schedule, team must explain the reason

for the delay and solutions to get back on track

Design Presentations

Bidding process will require four presentations:   Presentation 1 - Rough sketches, project plan,

and initial design proposal Presentation 2 - Two-dimensional drawings Presentation 3 - Physical Model Presentation 4 - Full product presentation

including project plan, drawings, physical model, demonstration of model, cost analysis, and design proposal.

Final Submissions

ReportA written proposal - (3 pages,

double-spaced)design specifications Design of the Robot and why it was

chosencost-efficiency of Robotreasons for any unusual featureschanges in original design and why

Final Submissions

ReportFully dimensioned, scaled plans.

Three fully dimensioned views. Front, back, and most detailed side

A cost estimate prepared on a spreadsheet software.

PowerPoint presentation, to be presented during Lab 12

Point Distribution for Project

Progress Presentations 15%Final Report 25%Working Model 20%Model Program 20%Final Presentation 20%

Extra Credit

An isometric view of the RobotFastest time through obstacle course

Closing

Instructors will break up class into 2-person teamsWork should be distributed evenly between partnersProject work done during open lab and non-presentation recitations