AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
The main aim of this project is to ensure that the group implement what has been taught in the 2G1 Systems Engineering course which is group project working and management, as well as other skills that is needed such as electronic and mechanical practical and design skills by completing the objective of the project.
The main objective of this project is to build an autonomous robot which could follow a 5m white line track. The robot will be carrying a cargo(an egg) throughout the track. This track will have turns that will not be more severe than 90 degrees. At the end of the module, there will be a race competition between the groups, therefore, speed and smoothness of the robot movement is vital. If the cargo falls or the robot fails to follow the white line, the robot is disqualified from the competition.
At the end of this project it is hoped that each member of the group to experience and have a glimpse of how to manage each other to optimise the speciality of each member of the group as well as apply themselves as part of the group. This is vital in any system engineering group in order to get the optimum result.
It is also hoped that each member of the group learn that planning ahead and budgeting in a Systems Engineering project is important. Each group is given the main components (refer Components Wish List) to build the robot as well as £40 to purchase extra items, therefore planning and budgeting around the resources provided is important in order to not go over budget, which in real life systems engineering project, could be disastrous especially if the resources are limited.
REQUIREMENTS.
REQUIREMENTS OF THE GROUP.
 | Each group must consist of at least one Interactive Systems student as well as two Electronic and Electrical student. |
| Each group must appoint a leader as well as one mechanical person who will attend the mechanical sessions to produce a chassis of the robot. |
| Each group should also keep a logbook throughout the project to record the design, plans and method use throughout the course. |
| A group contract (refer Signed Group Contract) must be drawn up by each group to avoid confrontation if one member the group fails to comply with the task that is given. |
REQUIREMENT OF THE ROBOT.
The robot has to have to type of requirement, mandatory and preference. Mandatory requirement are essential in building the robot because they contribute to the performance of the robot but preference requirement are not necessary. They can be removed and very dependent on the amount of money that we are going to spend on the robot.
The mandatory requirement of the robot that is to be designed should:
| Works autonomously. |
| Be able to follow the white line. |
| It shall stop at the end of the white line |
| Be able to carry egg on a spoon |
| It must not drop the egg whilst undertaking the journey |
| It must perform a smooth ride and complete the race |
The preference requirements are as follows
| The robot should be in the minimal weight |
| Has to be small and efficient |
| Has to be covered in a aerodynamic casing |
| Has to be painted in an attractive and colourful way |
| Has to have alert light on when the robot is slowing down |