Learning lessons from Design and Technology Computing Engineering

Learning lessons from Design and Technology Computing Engineering Design and Manufacture

Learning lessons from Design and Technology Since the first report of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Wuhan, China, it has spread rapidly across the globe. As China initiated its response to the virus, it leaned on its strong design and technology sector and specifically artificial intelligence (AI) and data science to track and fight the pandemic while tech leaders, including Alibaba, Baidu and Huawei accelerated their company's healthcare initiatives. As a result, smaller technology start-up companies have also become integrally involved with clinicians, academics, and governments around the world to activate new technologies as the virus continues to spread globally.

Finding Solutions in Product Design Product design is at the heart of finding practical solutions to problems arising from the current pandemic. Perform an internet search to find answers to the questions below. In addition to summarising your research findings, record any sources of information used by noting the full URL web address and the date you accessed it. This will allow the STEM Editor to verify the reliability of this information. Research Questions: 1. Identify 5 recent product design examples created in response to the current coronavirus outbreak. 2. What does PPE stand for? 3. What is meant by materials testing? 4. What barriers might Design Engineers have to overcome to develop and donate PPE to front line workers?

Design inspiration from social distancing. . • Designs have emerged for two post-coronavirus economy cabin concepts aimed at helping to prevent future pandemics. • Post pandemic design

Finding Solutions from Formula 1 Mercedes' Formula One factory in the UK have shifted their production focus to respond to the pandemic. Crack engineers from the Mercedes-AMG Grand Prix team are working alongside University College London medics to produce much needed medical equipment. Research Questions: 1. The Mercedes factory usually produces 1. 6 -litre turbo petrol-electric hybrid units for six-time world champ Lewis Hamilton! What crucial piece of medical equipment have they turned their attentions to? 2. What does this medical device do? 3. Why do you think companies like Mercedes have offered their expertise and resources to help in this way?

Artificial Intelligence: Robotics is a rapidly advancing and expanding technology. Robots have played an important role in fighting the coronavirus SARS-Co. V-2 around the globe. Research Questions: 1. Describe at least 3 ways in which robots can help to solve problems and fight against the coronavirus outbreak. 2. Can you think of any disadvantages to increased use of robots in this way?

Inspiring Robotocists Five girls in Afghanistan, aged between 14 -17, have joined the fight against the coronavirus, designing a cheap ventilator that runs off the motor of a Toyota Corolla. • The all-female robotics team are aptly named the Afghan Dreamers! • Read more below: • Inspirational girls

Product Design Task (3 points) Using your STEM learning as a guide, create a mood board of images (A 4 size) to present some of your favourite research findings to your fellow team members. Using your mood board as inspiration, draft a design sketch for a product that you think would solve a current problem you have encountered during the lockdown restrictions. Your design sketch should include: • Labels • Dimensions • Materials used • Technology required Discuss sketches within your teams and decide which design will be further developed by the Chief Design Engineer to the prototype stage, who will build a model to present with your Team’s final presentation.