Project Management

Schedules

Progress Reviews Presenters

  • Leonardo Mouta Sensors and Motor Lab [8th February 2024]
  • David Hill Progress Review 1 [15th February 2024]
  • Yatharth Ahuja Progress Review 2 [29th February 2024]
  • Louis Plottel Progress Review 3 [21st March 2024]
  • Michael Gromis Progress Review [4th April 2024]
  • David Hill Power Distribution System PCB Lab [9th April 2024]

Gantt Chart of Development Schedule

Chart for Spring semester

Test Plan

Link to our full Spring test plan.

Highlight of our Spring Validation Demo (SVD):

Parts List

Issue Log

Number1
Date InitiatedOct-2023
Date ResolvedNov-2023
Participantsyahuja, mgromis, dhill, lmoutape, lmplotte
DescriptionDecision on which platform to use for the system
OptionsRobotic arm on rails, mobile arm on dp surface, humanoid robot on factory floor
ResolutionSettled on robotic arm on rail
JustificationSimplest platform to implement that still allows us to achieve the mission objectives
Number2
Date InitiatedFeb-2024
Date ResolvedFeb-2024
Participantsyahuja, mgromis, dhill, lmoutape, lmplotte
DescriptionDecision on how to handle arm delay
OptionsChange platform concept, focus on simulation, get another arm
ResolutionSettled on focusing on simulation
JustificationThis path allows us to continue working until arm arrives, without forcing us to change our design or spend more money

Risk Management

IDRiskReqTypeLikelihoodConsequenceMitigation
1Robot arm may not fit within budgetNF4Cost54Ask Koppers to buy the arm
2Delivery of arm is delayedN/ASchedule44Order components early
3Arm integration with cleaning tool not able to clean creosote in practiceF5Tech35Test frequently
4System damages the drip panNF3Operation34Include safety features
5Someone from Koppers leavesN/AExternal23Keep detailed documentation
6Need a strong linear actuator for heavy armF4Tech44Design requirement
7Hard to know all lighting conditions in factoryF2Tech53Test with different light conditions
8Need to keep camera clean from creosoteNF5Tech33Design
9Koppers not ok with a camera in their factoryN/AOperation23Ensure camera does no recordings
10Missing drawingsN/AExternal53Contact sponsor for full tech drawings
11Cannot send torque commands to the robotF5Tech53Add linear elastic actuator for precise force control
12Camera is EOL, support endingN/ATech42May need to buy a new camera or use older software
13Depth sensing bad with current cameraF5Tech43Check other alternatives
Likelihhod consequence matrix