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Akash-Kumbar edited this page May 9, 2020 · 1 revision

Need Statement : Musical Bot

For an upcoming event in KLETECH, there is a need for robot which can play musical instruments to entertain the audience

Question and answer:

sl.no Questions Answers Objectives/Constraints/Functions
01 Which instrument should the robot play? A guitar Objective
02 Should the robot be automatic or manual? The robot should be automated. Objective
03 The robot should be fixed or portable? if the robot can be portable then good,no problem if it is not(as it is going to be used in a concert.) Objective
04 Weight Less than 2 kg and should be light enough to not damage the guitar Constraint
05 Size? Length and breadth should be not greater than 4 ft (not including that of guitar) Constraint
06 What type of guitar you are using? Acoustic Constraint and objective
07 Should the robot be user-friendly Yes Objective
08 Should the guitar be able to play different tunes? Yes, the guitar should play at least 5 tunes Function
09 When do you need the robot? Within 3 months Constraint
10 How much should the machine cost? Try to make it with Rs.5000 Constraint
11 What other options do you want? The robot should have a pause/play button Function

Objective:

Sl.no Objectives
1. The robot should be automated.
2. The robot can be either portable or fixed.
3. The robot should play 'acoustic' guitar.
4. The robot should be user-friendly.

Problem definition version 1:

Design a guitar playing robot, which is automated, it need not be portable, it should play acoustic guitar and last but not the least it should be user-friendly.

Constraints:

S.no Constraints
1. Robot should not weigh more than 2 kg or the robot should not be too heavy that it damages the bot.
2. Dimensions:length and breadth should be within 4 feet.
3. Type of guitar being used.
4. Time:The model should be ready within 3 months.
5. Cost:Cost the robot should be within Rs.5000.

Problem definition version 2:

Design an acoustic guitar playing user friendly robot which is not very heavy, it should cover an area of 16 sq.ft it should play acoustic guitar only. It should be ready in three months time and should not cost over 5000 rupees.

Functions:

S.no Functions
1. The robot should be able to play different music according to the user needs the input can be given through remote or a laptop or a phone app.
2. it should have a pause/play button.

Problem definition version 3:

Design a acoustic guitar playing user friendly robot which is not very heavy, it should cover an area of approx. 16 sq.ft. The robot can be able to play different musics and the music can be changed through an app or a remote and it should also have a pause and play button.