Table 1
Table 2
The concept screening data is presented above in Table 1. Each of the success criteria is essential to the evaluating of the AEV as they cover important aspects that every AEV should incorporate. Stability covers the balance of the AEV and whether it remains stable when performing various tasks. Minimal Blockage reflects how simple it is to access the parts of the AEV, such as the battery, and it impacts the efficiency of the AEV. Minimal Blockage also affects how aerodynamic the AEV is. Maintenance reflects how much the AEV will need to be repaired and impacts the ongoing cost of the AEV. Durability reflects how much wear the AEV can take before it needs to be repaired and it also affects the ongoing cost. Safety reflects the possibility that someone could be hurt by the AEV when it is performing a task and it impacts the efficiency of the AEV. The concept screening matrix represents evaluation relative to the AEV design provided by the instructor. Also presented above, in Table 2, is the concept scoring data. This form of evaluation focuses on scoring based upon weighted categories rather than relative evaluation.
Regarding each member’s design, the pros and cons must be noted. Mark’s design was aerodynamically effective, but it lacked stability. Anuj’s design was simple to maintain, but it lacked durability. Zane’s design was extremely stable and lightweight, but it did not consider aerodynamics. Jacob’s design was visually appealing, but it failed to factor in aerodynamics or many of the criteria evaluated. By incorporating elements from Mark’s and Zane’s designs, our team created a new team design, which will be used for further tests.