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For our decision matrix we had three basic ideas. Each one was represented by a row, and the criteria we wanted each one to meat is in a column. Five was the highest, or best score you could receive in that quality, and one was the lowest score. After determining which prototype met and didn't meet the qualities we wanted it to, we then added all the points up to get a final score. The one with the most amount of points was the design that met most of our criteria.
Result:
In the end we decided that although the RaspCat (wheelchair design) totaled the most points on the decision matrix, we would have to use that one because we do not have the resources to work with the other two designs. The wheelchair design was the most practical for our group and would probably work the best with consumers. After some research, we found that wheelchair mounts already exist, but cost around $1,200. Because of this we decided that instead of an invention, we could instead have an innovation, and lower the cost tremendously for a wheelchair mount.
Reflection:
Our group realized that although it is very important to have different ideas for potential designs, you must also make sure that you not only choose the design that you believe will be the most effective, but in the near future is one that you can accomplish and have the ability to create. We were helped a lot by our teacher in the decision of choosing this design, so I recommend that you have an outside ear that you can reach to for help sometimes.
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