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Product Generation

Concept Generation Techniques
- Brainstorming
- Functional decomposition or reverse engineering
- Concept mapping
- Subfunction approach
- Critical thinking

Frame
Possible kinematic configurations listed out with pro's and con's as well as example images of the different configurations

Drivetrain
Possible driving mechanisms listed out with pro's and con's as well as example images of the different mechanisms

Controller
Possible controllers listed out with pro's and con's as well as example images of the different types of controllers

Preliminary sketch
Preliminary sketch of what Herbert could look like

Concept Evaluation Techniques
- Decision matrices
- pro v. con lists
- Discussed with client
- Discussed amongst team to determine what is in range and what is not

Decision Matrices

Promising Concepts
Through the design matrices, the team found that a disk shaped motor with a stackable modular system and two wheel drive with castors to be the most desirable. This conclusion came from several factors including price, programmability, stability, and ease of manufacturing.

Bill Of Materials