1) How did the collaborative exploration of various design concepts within your team contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of creative problem  solving in engineering design?

Ans : Working together on different design ideas helped us understand how to solve problems creatively in engineering.  When we brainstorm as a team, we get to see things from different angles and come up with solutions we wouldn't have thought of on our own.

2) Reflect on the significance of selecting a design concept that aligns with both functional requirement and ethical considerations.

Ans : It's really important to choose a design idea that works well and is also ethical. This means making sure the design does what it's supposed to do, but also that it doesn't hurt people, the environment, or society.

For example, a design that's super efficient but uses harmful materials or hurts the environment wouldn't be ethical, even if it works well. By thinking about both how well it works and if it's ethical, we can make designs that are both good and responsible.

3) In what ways considering alternative design approaches enhance your ability to address complex engineering challenges?

Ans : Thinking about different ways to design something helps you solve really tough engineering problems in a few ways:

* We can see things differently: Looking at different approaches makes us think outside the box and come up with more creative ideas.

* We can find hidden problems: Trying out different ways to do things can uncover problems we have seen before.

* We can make better choices: Comparing different designs helps us choose the best one because we will understand the pros and cons of each.

* We can avoid risks: Having backup plans means we're prepared if one way of doing things doesn't work out.

* We get the best results: By comparing different designs, we can find the most efficient and effective solution.

In the end, looking at different design approaches helps us solve problems in a more complete and reliable way, which leads to better engineering solutions.

1.Describe how the collaborative nature of the role-play activity influenced the team's ability to systematically define and approach engineering problems by identifying objectives, functions, and constraints.

Ans : The collaborative role-play helped the team to define and approach engineering problems more easily by encouraging us to express objectives, functions and constraints:

• Shared Understanding : By stepping into different roles, we gained a shared understanding of the projects goals, purposes, and limitations.

• Open Communication : It encouraged team members to express their ideas and perspectives clearly.

• Collective Problem Solving : By working together, we can analyze the problem from multiple angles, leading to a more comprehensive understanding of the objectives, functions, and constraints involved.

List of Objectives :

1. Cleaning of panels atleast once a week.

2. Sponge would be efficient to clean the panels.

3. Machine should be for Rooftop panels.

4. Battery operated must be good.

5. Dust type-dust, bird dropping, pollen waste.

6. Should support cardboard box.

7. It should be easily portable.

List of Constrains :

1. Budget should be less than Rs.3000.

2. Size should be about 2 cubic feet.

3. Model should be of maximum weight of 6 kg.

List of Functions :

1. It must be semi-automatic.

2. It should use little water for cleaning.

3. It must have sensors for dirt detecting.