Advanced R&D Labs

Advanced Research and Development:

Energy Analysis Lab:

  • Code used (a r&d pg.7):
    • motorSpeed(4,30); // Set both motors speed at 30%.
      goFor(4); // Runs for 4 seconds.
      motorSpeed(4,0); // Sets both motors speeds at 0%.
      goFor(10); // Runs this for 10 seconds.
  • Graphs from the lab
    • Trials 1 and 2

Track Comparison Lab:

  • Code used:
    • reverse(4); \\ Reverse both motors.
      motorSpeed(4,30); \\ Set both motors speed at 30%.
      goToAbsolutePosition(307.7); \\ Go to the absolute position of 307.7 marks (12.5 feet).
  • TEST #1
  • TEST #2

Questions:

  • Current AEV findings:
    • The best track to run the AEV on based on the track comparison lab was track 4, this was based on the consistency of the data from both runs on that track, and it took the least amount of energy to run the code. The energy analysis lab showed us that the marks were being counted correctly by the AEV and the data obtained was consistent.
  • How does research support these findings?:
    • Based on the graphs, it shows how much energy was used vs. the amount of time it took to run. It shows that the data obtained was consistent through the trials and that the energy used for trial 4 was consistently the lowest. Also, the AEV was consistently  12 marks off.
  • How will this make the AEV more marketable?
    • This will make the AEV more marketable, because the most efficient track will be used, so that less energy will be used to run the AEV back and forth on the track. Which will save the consumer and company money.