Team Paradigm

119COM Project 3
Product design and paper prototype for the Humanitarian Relief Industry

Arafat Ahmed Daniel Knowles Jakub Plachta Khalid Sheikh Thomas Wiberley Chan Yel

Contents
Introduction Questionnaire Questionnaire Analysis - Pi Tech product Requirements Specification lists Features and Functionality Design of prototype Hardware and Software Graphical user interface Site Map for our group website References 2 3 7 12 13 15 25 26 27 28

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Introduction
In this report we will be reporting on the research, investigation and creation of our chosen idea from project two which considers the use of the raspberry pi within the Humanitarian aid industry. From this we will be creating a list of requirements for the product as well as explaining and diagrammatically showing a prototype of our product. Initially we will be creating a questionnaire (a sample of this will be found in the beginning of our report) to enable us to gather information about our market audience as well as a few key points of our product. The reason why we have chosen to do the PI Tech is because it is very resourceful when it comes to a disaster. We believe that our creation is the future of humanitarian aid. As it is the first of its kind it is relatively something that can be adapted on. This will mean you can add much more detail to the product and also enhance it not just for humanitarian aid but other causes too. The company is made up of 6 individuals who are the owners of the company. We as a company believe bringing in something new and something fresh hence the name Paradigm Industry. We wanted to look at the gaps and also start something completely different compared to something that is resourceful in everyday needs we wanted to make sure that people who are using the resourceful products everyday can use them by saving lives with our PI Tech. The information and research we provide in this report will illustrate how much of a success this product can really be. We will also be considering costs of the product, talking about what software and hardware we will be using bearing in mind this is still a prototype. Moreover, we will be discussing the materials we wish to use. In the latter stages of the report we will be creating a site map for our own group company that would provide a platform for our product to be showcased and sold.

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Questionnaire Product: PI - Tech

PI-Tech is the Humanitarian Relief product designed by Team Paradigm, which helps to save lives after natural disaster. Humanitarian Relief also known as humanitarian aid is a support aimed to save lives, easy suffering and protect human self-possession during and in repercussion of manufactured disaster and usual tragedies. In our case we are considering mostly the after disaster situations. Hamster Pi-Tech is going to be useful in all conditions and locations for finding people in the affected areas. This product is also designed to research specifically unknown zones with use of remote machine Raspberry Pi; so we will be not affected by the danger zone. With this unique technology of using revolving tank style belt and additional wheels we have access to every geographical location. Additional wheels are supporting movement as well as through hydraulics for turning to the sides. The satellite is providing us with the connection of PITech. For better orientation in specific location, our product uses GPRS and movement sensors. Infrared camera and night vision are supporting our view as well as improving orientation in unknown areas. A lithium battery powers the product, using copper wires to transfer energy towards the mini electronic motor which makes wheels to the movement. In addition, 3D printer can be used for analysing images to better the understanding of the situation. When situation occurs the mission is to take immediate response to the danger zone.

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Personal Background Gender: _________ Age (please circle): 18 - 25 years 26 33 years 33 40 years 41 50 years 51 60 years 60 + years Current working status (please circle): Full-time Full time studying Self-Employed Other: _________ Marital Status: ______________ Race/Nationality: ________________ Yearly Salary (please circle): 10,000 or less 10,000-20,000 20,000-30,000 Part-time Part time studying Unemployed

30,000-40,000

40,000-50,000

50,000 or more

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Statement Product Would you believe this to be a durable product? Do you think the product is effective? Do you like the appearance of the product? Market Is there a gap in the market for it? Do you think this is a global product? Do you believe the product to match the company status? Cost Do you believe the product is cost effective? Do you think we should use materials from renewable sources? How much do you think the product is worth? Quality Is this product effective for disaster relief? Do you believe this product benefits humanitarian relief? Additional Comments:

Strongly Agree

Agree

Neutral

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

300-700

7001500

15003000

30005000

5000+

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By ticking this box, I agree that my data can be used lawfully under the Data Protection Act 1988. We will ensure that the information gathered is kept; secure, used fairly and lawfully, in a way that is adequate, relevant, accurate and held for no longer than necessary. For more information on the Data Protection Act, visit www.gov.uk/data-protection

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Questionnaire Analysis - Pi Tech product

This document will contain the analysis of the questionnaire which Team Paradigm conducted to accumulate information regarding the Pi Tech. We posed this questionnaire to 20 people in order to gain an insight on our humanitarian relief product. 1. What is your age?

Age
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 18 - 25yrs 26 - 33yrs 33 - 40yrs 41 - 50yrs 51 - 60yrs 60+ 3 2 1 4 3 Age 7

This information shows that the majority of people who filled out this questionnaire were between the ages of 18 and 25 years old. This piece of information was useful because it gave us a good insight in to the types of age groups are aware of the importance of the humanitarian relief industry. 2. Current employment status?

Employment
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 7 5

2 Employment

The information in the table above gives us an insight of the current working statuses of the questionnaire applicants, the majority of people asked were in full time study, which leads to the possibility of them having a good knowledge of the industry.

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3. What is your race/nationality?

Race/Nationality
14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 British Czech Republic Other Race/Nationality

This information shows that most of the people who answered this questionnaire were British, however there were some four members who were from Czech Republic and three people answered who were of other nationalities; these consisted off Afro-Caribbean, Polish and Nigerian. 4. What is your yearly salary?

Salary
14 12 12 10 8 6 4 2 2 0 10,000 or less 11,000 20,000 21,000 30,000 31,000 40,000 41,000 50,000 51,000 or not specified more 1 1 2 2

The overwhelming majority of people who answered this question answered with 10,000 or less, this gives us a good insight into the affordability of this possible product ides which we have decided on.

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5. What is your gender?

Gender
25%

Male Female

75%

of the respondents were male. This could tell us that males are more interested in the humanitarian relief industry. However the results from the female respondents also tell us that they are concerned with this new product for the industry. 6. What is your current marital status?

Marital Status
2

Married 6 12 Single Other

Out of the respondents that took our questionnaire, just over half replied that they were married; this could imply that those who were married are more in favour of our proposal for the humanitarian relief industry. Those who are married are likely to be older; therefore they may be more aware about features and products within the industry.

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Product
16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 Would you believe Do you think the Do you like the this to be a durable product is effective? appearance of the product? product? Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree

The information above revolves around the PI Tech itself. This graph displays information about the durability, effectivness and the apprenance of the product. In terms of durability, the majortiy of people responded with the agree statement. This result is positive as it significantly aids the possible development of this product. In terms of product effectivness, the most popular answer was strongly agree. This is also a positive response for us because it shows that we displayed enoough information thatr allowed the respondent to gain some knowladge about the direction of the product. The apperance, although not the main priority, is still important to us as we would like to make it aesthetically pleasing whilst also trying to use sustainable materials to do so.

Market
14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 Is there a gap in the Do you think this is a Do you believe the market for it? global product product to match the company status? Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree

The information in this graph is based around three questions based on the possible market for this product. In this graph, the respondent was asked about the possible gap in the market for the product, its ability to enter the global market and its relation to the company status. The overwhelming majority of people feel as though there could be a possible gap in the market for this product if it were to reach late phases in development. In terms of it enterning the global market, again, most people agreed and though thtts it could be used in a veriaty of different countries, the reason being that earthquakes are not restricted in to hitting one particular country or continent. Fibnally, the majority of people felt as though the product was a good reflection on the company as it would be used for disaster relief worldwide.

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Cost
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Do you believe the product is cost effective? Do you think we should use materials from renewable sources?

Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree

The costing side of things will become hugely significant if the product were to be developed further, as we, as a company wopuld like it to developed as sustainably as possible. This graph does tell us people would like it to me made with renewable and sustainable materials, which is also important to us as a company. Most of the respondents also feel as though the product could be cust effective, the reason for the neutral responses was down to a price not being stated yet.

Cost
2 3 2 300 - 700 5 700 - 1500 1500 - 3000 8 3100 - 5000 5000+

For this question, we asked what the estimated pricing options could be for the PI Tech. The large majority of people would estimate the cost of this product to be in the region of 1,500 and 3,000. This is a reasonable price estimation with the information that was supplied to them in this early stage of research.

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Quality
12 10 8 6 4 2 0 Is this product effective for disaster? Do you believe this product benefits humanitarian relief? Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree

These questions revolve around the quality of the proeuct. The first question and its responses are based on the effectivness the proeuct could brign to an area where an earthquake has hit. The only two results recorded from the data received were strongly sgree and agree. This is a positive guide as it could actually be a realistic product to aid disaster relief. the final question is asking whether or not it could be beneficial to the humanitarian relief industry, again we only received positive results for this question so we believe, as a company, that this will be a beneficial product, particularley in the earthquake aid sector.

Requirements Specification lists

1. Product needs to be mobile 2. Product needs to have a remote connection at all operating times 3. Product needs to be able to have a night and inferred camera 4. Product needs to be re-chargeable 5. Product needs a long lasting battery 6. Product needs to be able to switch from different camera modes 7. Camera needs to be able to broadcast a live feed to user 8. Product needs to able to adjust to turn left and right 9. Product needs to be able to grip onto the terrain 10. Product needs to be able to perform functions as an when required by the user 11. Products needs to be effective in a disaster 12. Product needs to be cost effective 13. Product needs to be made of quality materials 14. Product needs to be able to work globally on any terrain 15. Product needs to be durable and visually appealing

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Features and Functionality

The actual design persists of a wheel which is surrounded with a tank belt. The casing around that is a dirt track heavy duty tyre which is of 14 inches, which is the actual mainframe of the PI Tech (Paradigm Industrial Technology). The PI tech is an invention created by 6 individuals the purpose of this device is for humanitarian aid. It will have a remote search and rescue. This will allow us to find any individual who is in a serious situation of a disaster which a citizen cannot get in to. We send this Invention to save a life of giving information of what the next steps will be, to rescue the people in danger. The design will contain the tank belt will be surrounded by a heavy duty wheel that you have on a monster truck. This is a 14 wheel and it is the case of the motor wheel on the inside. The case will have a m otor, battery, LEDs and a chassis to keep it stable the chassis is then connected to the hydraulics and the suspension. The suspension will be of 63mm; this will then be connected to the two tyres that are on each side of the actual mainframe which is 14inches. The two tyres will be 7 inches tall on each side it will counter act and keep the tyre stable and also better for heavy terrain and off road surfaces. The motor will sit on the inner surface of the belt inside the tyre which does not move because the casing around it does which then keeps the wheel moving but the actual PI tech stays in the same position on the inside. The materials of the PI tech will consist of: 1. Motor 2. Tank belt 3. Shock absorbers 4. Chassis 5. LEDs 6. Tyre (14inches) 7. Tyre x2 (7inches) 8. Camera 9. Infar-red sensors 10. GPRS 11. Hydraulics 12. x2 (7inches) 13. Steel wheel (14inches) 14. PVC casing for PI Tech Mainframe 15. 25 copper wires 16. 15 Watt speakers 17. Microphone chip 18. Lithium Battery 19. Wireless connection 20. Flash light The main frame of the product is the chassis it keeps the PI tech stable and in position. The two other tyres will come off from the main frame, with two metal rods which are then connected to the tyres. The device will be manoeuvrable with the two springs which will bounce off each other. The device is mainly steel based which runs on all terrains.
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The way the product looks and feels is a very stable and not too heavy but a well-built product. There are so many different ideas paradigm came up with. But we came down to choosing this idea as it makes the most sense and also is the most helpful in a situation of a disaster. The tank belt inside of the 14 steel wheel is a secondary use of an emergency if there was to be a major collision with the device, such as a rock or a were to collapse on to it from a certain height and the tyre was to burst the tank belt works as a backup for the device to keep moving. The motor in the P.I Tech is there to maintain velocity of the product and also to make the whole product power up it keeps the battery going and also the device moving at the speeds of 4-5MPH which is more than enough as it is there to rescue others in danger. The motor will be powered by the battery which is all connected to the circuit board meaning that the circuit board needs to be cased properly so there are no problems with it. There has to be proper casing around the device for it be fully up and running without any problems.

The whole of the device is controlled by the raspberry pi the pi will have a special software in it that our team will put together specifically to control this device and that can be done. The app will be made by our programmers in the team which will be controlled through python through a first person view the device. From research we have seen a bot which is controlled by a raspberry pi which uses python and they have complete control over the device. The research has given us certain codes to control and test the device.

Installing the software $ sudo apt-get install git cmake libjpeg8-dev imagemagick

Installing the multimedia motion JPG $ git clone https://github.com/liamfraser/mjpg-streamer $ cd mjpg-streamer/mjpg-streamer- experimental $ make clean all

Start testing the device $ export STREAMER_PATH=/home/pi/mjpg-streamer/mjpg-streamer-experimental $ export LD_LIBRARY_PATH=$STREAMER_PATH

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The company can tell you more but the information is fully confidential to what other codes we need to add as the device has not been patented so there is so much we can say but the device will fully work if this goes into production. But what we have here is proof of the product that it will work and also there is enough information for this concept to become real.

Item

Description

Price

Picture

Motor

This motor will be used to drive the wheel to move the device. It spins up to 12,000 RPM which meets our needs.

5.56

Tank belt

This belt will be placed inside the steel wheel so that the wheel can move freely without the internal elements moving.

18.77

Shock absorbers

This item is a 500MM adjustable shock absorber. It will be used to connect the stability wheels to the PiTech. The whole point of having these shock absorbers is to make the product stable over rough surfaces and to soak up any impacts that could cause unbalance within the product.

12.31

LED's

The LED lights will be used as an indicator as to how much battery life is left. Red will mean the battery is below the 10% zone, yellow medium power and green full power.

0.64

Steel wheel (14inches)

This item is the 14inch steel wheel that will be used as the main wheel for the product. It will have the centre of it cut out leaving an open space which other parts of the item will be placed within the gap.

169.99

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Tyre (14inches)

This is the 14inch tyre that will be placed on the steel wheel. The tyre is 14inches so that it fits perfectly onto the steel wheel.

48.78

Wheels x2 (7inches)

This is a 7inch alloy wheel that will be used as the supporting wheels for our product. We will require two of these items.

15.67

Tyre x2 (7inches)

This heavy durty tyre will be used on the 7inch stability wheels.

22.08

Infared Camera

This infared camera will be used so that the device can be navigated around even in the dark.

30.00

GPRS

This GPRS transmitter will be used so that the item can be located and mapped.

18.80

PVC casing for PI Tech Mainframe

This server casing can be used to house all of the main components in the wheel. It will be held in place using the steel framework.

55.20

25 copper wires

This copper wire will be used to.

4.00

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15 Watt speakers

These speakers will be used so that we can communicate with anyone the device comes across. They can be used so that people can hear what we are saying so that we can communicate with them.

30.00

Microphone chip

The microphone will be used so that we can communication with anyone the the device comes across. It will mean that we can hear what they are saying.

49.00

Lithium Battery

This rechargable battery (Comes with charger) will be used to power the device. We have made sure that the batterys are powerfull enough to meet our requirements.

75.94

Wireless connection

This wireless transmitter means that we will be able to control the device without physically being connnected to it.

53.95

Flash light

This flashlight will be used so that we can see when operating the device in dark places. It can be used to lookout for people also.

3.65

614.34

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Design of prototype

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1st version of our product

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Continual work on our product (also with outside view in the right side)

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Final version of our product

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Computer based drawing

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Circuit Board (inside the product) On the inside of the main frame there is an inseparable part of our product - circuit board. This has all of the components to making sure that the device works and is up and running. The circuit board will be protected in a strong plastic case which is surrounded by the main frame. The Circuit board will consist of: The circuit board is built up with many other devices the software will be running. With this circuit board there are room changes in the future as this still is a prototype in the future we will update and upgrade this product due to evolving software. The circuitry that we have planned at the moment; we believe is enough in terms of hardware for the software to run. Due to many reasons we have not done any tests on the device but by doing tests we can see what more components we need to add. The circuit board that you see here is just a draft of the real thing. The tests we need to carry out will be a test to see if each component will work because we are going to need components like resistors, capacitors and also the correct value of the circuit board to run with the right current which will channel through the circuit board.

Motor LEDs

Speaker

Processor

Micro phone

Camera

Wireless GPs

Flash light

Battery

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Computer drawing of circuit board

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Hardware and Software

A lithium (24 mille amps) battery powers the product, using copper wires to transfer the energy towards the motor which turns the wheels for movement. These units of equipment including the antenna which is part of the raspberry pi which receives and sends data will be housed in a case made by 3d printing (polymer plastics). The raspberry Pi will move by a running tank belt around the main centre body along with this the motor (24v 90 RPM) will also help run the two external wheels which support the base unit. The reduction gear electronic motor runs the most stable with this battery this is the reason why we decided to use this motor. The product includes a microphone for sound detections, GPS to track the products locations, speakers to allow communication between people in danger and users of the product and also a flash light to allow us to capture quality images in low light. The LEDs will indicate the status of the battery. The materials of the PI tech will consist of: 1. Rubber 2. Polymer plastics 3. Aluminium 4. Copper 5. Hydraulic fluid 6. Steel 7. PVC 8. Lithium (Battery) The Software that will be running on our product will be Linux, using an app to control it using satellite technology to remotely use our product via android tablets. The interface will be a graphical user interface which uses a series of buttons and images with pre-set coding behind it for technical functions such as inferred camera mode or turning on night camera mode.

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Graphical user interface

The interface will feature a graphical use interface similar to an apple or android app. Featuring a series of screens such as the home view and the code view where coders and programme the product to do functions outside its pre-set functions. The interface on the home screen will allow us to see through the camera at all times streaming a live video feed, Thus enabling us to capture images of the surrounding allowing geo tagging. The interface would be set so it would appear horizontally only on the tablet screen. This would enable us as developers to maximise the use of the available space on-screen allowing us to feature a live camera view as well as an interactive joystick image which allows you to control the movement of the product. Below is an example of the home screen design we wish to create:

Live View Charge and Signal Level

Pre-set functions for the product i.e. switching camera mode

Joystick Controller

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Site Map for our group website

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