Real World System:
Figure: Real World System
The actual vehicle route is located inside of a building. Since the route is “on demand”, there are two potential routes. The shortest route goes from the laundry room to the elevator, elevator to the room (RM 1), room (RM 1) to the elevators, and elevators to the laundry room. Where as, the longest route does the same route as the shortest one, but instead of going to RM 1, it goes to RM 18.
Vehicle Concept:
Figure: Room Laundry Service
The design satisfies the core features such as security, availability, and the basic needs of the user. The locking functionality of the containers gives the security feature. The cart meets the availability feature for the user as it is able to collect clothing and transport it to laundry efficiently. As washing machines are only to clean laundry but not use like a storage, this cart feature can store the laundry until ready for cleaning. Due to its simplistic design, it does not require any special user training to use. The reliability of the machine was rated high because the user can rely of the cart, provides a place to keep laundry until washed, save time in picking up from room to room, easily transport to the laundry facility, and the locking facility helps securing without dropping or prevents anyone from stealing. Next, the design eliminates the over payment for machines as the carts will take care of the user’s laundry. The carts decrease the amount of time the user has to spend locating a machine that is available. Also, the user does not have to make the trip to the laundry facility. The cart will collect and deliver laundry to and from the laundry facility. Overall, the time it takes the user to do their laundry will reduce. Finally, the cart provides a quality laundry service.
Draft Design Requirements Table:
**The final design will meet the requirements. The goal of the final design will be to meet the ideal values of each requirement. However, any value within the range is deemed acceptable.