The creating of a problem is as big an invention as the solving of the problem-sometimes a much greater invention
-JACOB RABINOW-
Initially, each team member came up with different problems multiple times, some of them are listed below:
A. Human life compromise in an ambulance during traffic.
B. Challenge of cleaning outer glass panes of high-rise buildings.
C. A system to extract electricity from gym equipment in use.
D. Challenges in following the conventional method of load transportation on uneven terrains.
After running a feasibility analysis and with our mentors' guidance we chose to solve the last problem with our project.
a). Transportation of food and first-aid products among bunkers in the military bases in locations as critical as Udhampur, J&K is difficult.
b). No assistance to the carrier therefore in case of any adverse situation he is on his own.
c). Surface of traverse is not ergonomically viable.
d). Injuries & demotivation are major consequences.
e). Non-availability of troops to transport the material in certain situations causes bigger problems.
Telephonic Interviews:
A. The load transportation for a human becomes difficult when it is repetitive and does not resonate with the structure of the human body.
Mr. Harender Tawar
Signal-man(Indian Army)
B. The frequency of injuries caused by this method of transporting goods is the major reason for low morale.
Mr. Anil Jangra
Junior Officer(Indian Army)
Outcomes:
Must have features:
a). Heavy-duty robot transporting load using rocker-bogie suspension system.
b). Remotely controlled with a range of up to 100m.
c). Load carrying capacity of up to 10 kgs. on up to 30° incline.
d). Navigation camera on either side of the robot.
May have features:
a). Fall detection alarm.
b) Location sharing