Design A:
This design showed promise due to its even weight distribution and attention to the shape and build of the AEV. Due to the AEV being mostly contained towards the center and the motors being placed on the back outside edge it can also be determined that the design is safe. However by making the design so spread out and giving each piece its own space it created a bulky and heavy body.
Design B:
This design was created to focus on weight distribution, something that was a persistence issues during preliminary R&D testing. By making a bigger design with raised edges it allow the AEV to be more durable while on the track and protect the inner workings of the machine. However by making the design big and allowing room for safety it creates a heavy and large design that would not be entirely efficient while on the track.
Design C:
Design D:
This design is slightly more focused on the aesthetic of the AEV while taking into account the space needed for the motors and board. It is symmetric so the weight is evenly placed and more compact then the other designs which makes it lighter. Due to this designs creativity it also makes it slightly more difficult to access all resources needed, and the added weight on the front makes it heavier.
This design attempted to make the a smaller body that allowed for the AEV to not require a lot of materials. It is also symmetrical to allow for it to rest evenly when on the track. However by compacting the base of the body it leaves the battery slightly exposed which should be avoided for safety reason.
Design E:
This design was created with participation from the entire team, with a main focus on safety and weight distribution. This design is more aesthetically pleasing then some of the other designs because of the wings and safe with all contents protected on the inside. Unfortunately the design has large wings that make the AEV large, which can be inconvenient on the track.
Our group has elected to move forward with Design E in advanced research and development due to its weight distribution and aesthetically pleasing nature.
The model below was the design used for all advanced testing research
After the company presented the advanced research the team concluded that the most effective use of the motors would be to have them facing opposite directions using one at at time, so that it was always pushing.
The design above is the final design used by Team Q.