This initial phase is dedicated to designing the payload that will be used in the following phases.
As a team, the general consensus was to chose a design that would stand out compared to a more general design. In particular, the team leaned towards the I- beam and the curved profile for a payload. However, the team was concerned if the I-beam and the curved design would prove to be difficult for the team to pick up using the claw. After brainstorming together, the team decided to combine the two designs to combat the concern of picking the payload up; they decided to add move curvature in the middle providing the team with a unique design that will be easy to pick up.
Pro: Unique design
Con: Could be hard to design and difficult to pick up
Pro: Unique design
Con: Could be hard to design and difficult to pick up
Pro: Simple design, easy to make, and should be easy to design
Con: Really Simple
Pro: Easy to pick up and simple to design
Con: Has to be picked up after a certain point
Pro: Easy to design and Implement
Con: Too simple and may be slippery
Pro: Interesting Design that stands out and has Strength
Con: May require additional designing in regard to claw shape