3D Modeling on Onshape
During this design step we began to develop some 3D models of our actual prototype using Onshape. The portions of the model that we have designed so far are shown in the picture to the right. So far, have made significant progress on finishing the main body of the RoboBuddy. After the body has been finalized, we will move onto designing the head and arms of the RoboBuddy. |
Audio Experiments
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The main part of this design step was to plan and conduct tests for our product. We set up two tests that evaluated the audio capabilities of the program that will be used in our product. We started by constructing a plan and set up document for our experiments. This document outlined information like the purposes and procedures of the experiments. Our first test analyzed how well the speech to text capabilities could deal with different accents. This would potentially restrict our possible customers. The second test analyzed how the accuracy of the speech to text capabilities changed as the distance between the person speaking and the microphone increased. |
After completing the experiments, we summarized and analyzed the data we had collected in a lab report document that includes all the information that went into these tests, including the procedure, data, conclusions, pictures, and much more. The lab report document is shown to the right. |
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Reflection
Similar to the last step, the 3D design tutorials went well. Similarly to the last design step, my main area I should focus on improving was time management. To improve my time management in the future I can work on developing better work habits to avoid procrastinating. As a group we plan on improving by working to involve our mentors more. At this stage, we haven't had many points that required consulting our mentors but we will definitely need them going forward. The main thing I learned throughout this design step was working more with Onshape. Previously, I had been following tutorials so this was the first time I was able to use Onshape to design my own model and I learned a lot more about the possibilities of 3D modeling.