Criteria and Constraints

Constraints

• The solution shall not hinder the mobility of the ROV under normal operation.

• The solution shall not hinder the operation of the ROV in the event that it experiences a failure.

• The solution shall add no more than __ (need to calculate) of water weight to the ROV.

• The solution shall be waterproof and able to operate up to 100 m of depth in salt and freshwater.

• The solution shall have a prototype completed within 8 months.

• The project budget shall not exceed $2000.

Criteria

• The solution should be modular and can be installed or uninstalled from the ROV without modification to the ROV.

• The solution should not significantly impact the battery life of the ROV.

• The solution should be able to provide more than an additional 10 m of travel into tight spaces or around obstructions

• The solution should be able to allow the ROV to round more than 1 corner.

• The solution should be able to round a given corner with a 90% success rate.

• The solution should have a lifetime equal to or greater than the ROV.

• The solution should be as cost-effective as possible.