Introduction to the Independent Project Design Robolab EG1004 Polytechnic University

Overview Project Definition Problem statement Robot Design Specifications Model Specs. Drawings Materials Regulations Pricing MS Project Design Presentation Progress Submissions Final Submissions Point Distribution Extra Credit Closing

Project Definition Design a Robot to locate and disarm a bomb 2 person independent design project 10 week design period Detailed project plan Working 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 areas Hallways Doorways 28” Max height 6’ Max weight 600 pounds Robot should include Audio and visual feedback Robot should have the ability to be remote controlled

Model Design Model is to be made out of Lego parts provided Model should resemble your paper design Model must be able to navigate the obstacle course provided and disarm the bomb The 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 semester Team will be ask to sign a contract before receiving the kit Important 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 guide Research 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 (8 th 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 Report A written proposal - (3 pages, double- spaced) design specifications Design of the Robot and why it was chosen cost-efficiency of Robot reasons for any unusual features changes in original design and why

Final Submissions Report Fully 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 Model20% Model Program20% Final Presentation20%

Extra Credit An isometric view of the Robot Fastest time through obstacle course

Closing Instructors will break up class into 2- person teams Work should be distributed evenly between partners Project work done during open lab and non-presentation recitations