ETHICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ANALYSIS Autonomous Targeting Vehicle (ATV) Daniel Barrett Sebastian Hening Sandunmalee Abeyratne Anthony Myers

Autonomous wheeled vehicle with obstacle avoidance –Two infrared range finders –Single sonic range finder Large robot –> 5 lbs –Aluminum chassis –Large 4.75” all-terrain tires and wheels Vision assisted navigation –Webcam used to follow targets –Allows user input for destination queue 2 MAIN FEATURES

Misuse –Track unwanted targets by malicious users –Vulnerable software –Non-application specific hardware Safety –Harm small children and pets due to sensor failures –Open packaging, exposed wires –Difficult battery replacement 3 ETHICAL ISSUES

Misuse –Track unwanted targets –Protect software with passcode access –Application-specific hardware Safety –Failure-mode tests –Detect sensor failure –Detect and respond to fast moving objects –Closed packaging –User-friendly design 4 SOLVING ETHICAL ISSUES

Hazardous waste –Manufacturing –PCB production releases copper into wastewater –Disposal –NiMH batteries in large quantities are still harmful –PCB contains lead –Other components: chassis, motors, webcam Normal use –Power consumption ~50W 5 ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES

Reducing Hazardous waste –Manufacturing –Several smaller, more compact PCBs –Disposal –Recycling programs –Secure landfills for NiMH batteries –Reuse of components such as chassis, motors –Instructions for proper disposal in User Manual Reducing power consumption –Smaller, lighter robot 6 SOLVING ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES

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