Brainstorming
Design Brief
Project Name: Project Icebreaker
Client’s Name: Pedestrians
Designer’s Names: Calvin Duong, Sydney Malenfant, Nolan Witt, James Triana
Problem Statement
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2014, 42,480 work-related injuries involved ice, sleet, or snow. When we experience ice, our salt crews must carry heavy bags of salt and they have to work in dangerous conditions. Salt crews have to undergo the risk of injury and pressure to be able to keep the community safe.
Design Statement
A solution is to create a de-icing robot that could remotely traverse icy sidewalks and bridges to disperse anti-icing material. Facilities personnel would be able to control the robot in a safer environment away from the icy conditions. This solution would prevent injuries to both students and de-icing personnel.
Budget
Robots of similar size and complexity have been previously designed and built with project costs of around $5000. The $5000 will cover building materials, control systems, and software required for the robot.
Deliverables
A fully functional robot that can:
Traverse icy surfaces
Apply de-icing materials
A documentary that captures the design process of Project Icebreaker
A portfolio