EG 1003 Introduction to Engineering and Design SemesterLong

EG 1003: Introduction to Engineering and Design Semester-Long Design Project

Project Introduction Ø Project duration: 10 weeks Ø Teams of 2 -3 people Ø Projects to choose from: Ø Supermarket Ø Train Guidance System Ø Robot (Seven types)

Project Grading Item Benchmarks and Commissioning Final Presentation % of Grade 50% NOTE: The SLDP counts toward 30% of your course final grade!

Project Grading Ø Benchmarks: ØCompletion of a specified portion of the project Ø 2 Benchmarks throughout semester ØRefer to syllabus for due dates ØPenalties for not completing on time Ø Commissioning: ØCompletion of all required tasks ØLast phase of project ØRefer to syllabus for due dates ØFailure to commission will result in penalties (Partial Commissioning)

Project Grading Ø Project Submission: ØHand in Technical and Managerial related documents ØMust be received in order to obtain SLDP Grade (30%) ØAny missing items will result in penalties ØRefer to syllabus for deadline ØRefer to Submission Guidelines

SLDP Options Seven Robot Variants Supermarket Logistics System Digital Logic Train Guidance System

SLDP Options Robot Variants

SLDP Options Mars Rover Robot (MRR) ØRetrieve and analyze water salinity readings to determine if life can exist on Mars ØCollect two different readings of water sources with the Vernier salinity sensor ØReturn to the space shuttle at the landing site once both readings are taken

SLDP Options Mars Rover Robot (MRR) Extra Credit: Ø Obtain a third water source reading and return it to the space shuttle Ø Robot travels down into and over the crater Ø Robot travels up the step side of the hill

SLDP Options Search & Recovery Robot (SRR) ØRetrieve lost space module from moon and return safely ØRobot must move autonomously over a pre-selected route ØRetrieve power supply module and return to space shuttle ØThe robot must fit in a start area that is 25 cm x 25 cm

SLDP Options Search & Recovery Robot (SRR) Extra Credit: Ø Retrieves modules and returns them to the space shuttle

SLDP Options Bomb Disarming Robot (BDR) Ø Day and night courses Ø Robot must be able to autonomously navigate the obstacle course provided Ø Disarm the bomb while avoiding any decoy bombs Ø Robot must fit in a start area that is 25 cm x 20 cm

SLDP Options Bomb Disarming Robot (BDR) Extra Credit: Ø Disable and retrieve triangulation device(s)

SLDP Options Security Infiltration Drone (SID) ØOpen gates using barcode scanners to infiltrate enemy headquarters ØRetrieve data canister and deliver it to extraction point ØThe robot must fit in a start area that is 25 cm x 25 cm

SLDP Options Security Infiltration Drone (SID) Extra Credit: Ø Retrieve data canisters (with a robotic arm) and bring them to extraction point

SLDP Options Retrieval & Delivery System (RDS) ØRetrieve fuel cells ØDeliver them to three different hospitals ØHospitals consumes power at different levels of efficiency ØDeliver a total of at least 200 hours of battery life

SLDP Options Retrieval & Delivery System (RDS) Extra Credit: Ø Additional points rewarded for additional fuel cells accumulated past the 200 -hour requirement

SLDP Options Disaster Relief Robot (DRR) ØAfter tragedy strikes, clean the affected area, rescue workers, and remove hazardous waste ØRobot must perform at least five of the six tasks ØMust return back to base in 5 minutes or less ØThe robot must fit in a start area that is 25 cm x 25 cm

SLDP Options Disaster Relief Robot (DRR) Extra Credit: Ø Complete all six tasks, retrieve extra fuel cells, and activate a second power cutoff station

SLDP Options Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) ØConstruct a robot that functions underwater ØOil spill task ØPerform tasks for a total of 100 points ØAUV must fit into a 1’ x 1’ box ØMust use waterproofed sensors and NXT case

SLDP Options Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) Ø Marine Plant Samples Ø 5 points per plant released Ø 10 points per plant recovered Ø Data Canisters – 10 points each Ø Oceanographic Sensor – 20 points Ø Seismic Reading – 10 points Ø Oil spill task – 40 points

SLDP Options Supermarket Logistics System (SLS) ØDesign a customer-friendly supermarket with Auto. CAD ØDesign for a 400’ x 400’ lot ØCreate scaled 3 -D model (actual or CAD) ØCreate security, lighting, and temperature systems for store using Lab. VIEW ØCalculate building and maintenance costs

SLDP Options Supermarket Logistics System (SLS) Extra Credit: Ø Incorporate LEED certification into the design of supermarket

SLDP Options Railroad Train Guidance System (RTGS) Ø Design a logic system to avoid obstacles by selecting an optimal path Ø Guide train from one end of the track to the other Ø Avoid collisions with other trains and obstructions

SLDP Options Railroad Train Guidance System (RTGS) Ø Implement digital logic program using Lab. VIEW to control the train track

3 D Printing Extra Credit Ø Design your own SLDP team logo using the techniques practiced in Lab 1 B Ø Be creative with your design (2 pts EC) Ø Your design will need approval by the 3 D printer TAs who will print it for you Ø Multiple colors are available: purple, black, white, yellow, red, green, pink, light blue, clear

3 D Printing Extra Credit Ø Constraints: Ø Dimensions Ø 1”× 3”×½” Ø 2 colors max Ø No copyrighted logos Ø Must be attached to robot or worn as pin during final presentation Ø Must be done before any advanced printing

3 D Printing Extra Credit ADVANCED Ø An experimental opportunity to create a prototype of a custom, 3 D-printed robot part (4 pts EC) Ø Constraints: (Rules subject to change, no guarantee) Ø Must be approved by 3 D printer TA Ø Maximum 2 -hour print time and 3 attempts Ø YOU MUST HAVE A CONTINGENCY PLAN if the piece does not work or cannot be printed Ø You may also use print parts at NYU School of Engineering temporary makerspace (opens October 1 st, Rogers Hall 2 nd floor) after TA approval

3 D Printing Extra Credit ADVANCED

Closing Ø Refer to manual. eg. poly. edu for details Ø Think about which project interests you Ø Brainstorm ideas Ø Speak with professors and TAs regarding projects