Team 2: Jamis Martin Trenton Andres Jay Zifer Brad Nowak
Relevant Project Features 8 small robots (more for real world usage) Chemical detection mode (PSSC) 6 IR LEDs/Sensors, 2 Ambient Light Sensors, RF Autonomous navigation Main control board Change modes/ Monitor swarm LCD display, RF, Push Buttons Rechargeable batteries
Primary Environmental Concerns Manufacturing Stage LCD, PCBs, ICs, simple chassis design Normal Use Individually low power, but a lot of them LCD timeout to conserve energy Disposal/Recycling Instruct on proper disposal of NiMH Battery Proper disposal/recycling of non- biodegradable components Possible contamination
Primary Ethical Concerns Safety Not detecting chemicals due to malfunctions Proper testing before shipment Battery placement Misuse No differentiation of environment/ job RF interference/ sniffing
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