Statement of Problem Worksheet

Directions: Refer to the criteria on the "Design Analysis" information sheet and write, in the blank spaces below the sample, a "Statement of Problem" for a "Pick and Place", three operation, mini-robot. It is recommended that you select a relatively basic application for your robot so you can complete all of the activities and assignments during the two semesters of this course. Remember . . . the "Statement of Problem" gives basic information concerning "WHO, WHAT, WHERE, WHEN, WHY" and "approximate COST". Specific information will be listed in "Criteria & Parameters".

SAMPLE

 
To design a robot for Automated Systems Corporation, an materials handling firm owned by Mr. Super Visor of Lincolnshire, Illinois. The product is to improve the packaging of assorted sizes of personalized notepads; and should be constructed of lightweight materials and standard parts. The facility is located in the Stevenson Industrial Park on the southeast corner of Port Clinton and Prairie Roads. The final cost of the product is not to exceed $20,000 and must be completed by June 1, 2005.


For EXTRA CREDIT, prepare a final "Statement of Problem" using the format below and wordprocessing software.

 ADLAI E. STEVENSON HIGH SCHOOL

TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

TECHNICAL DRAWING FOR MECHANICAL DESIGN







Your Company Name

Your Company Address

City, State





STATEMENT OF PROBLEM




To design a robot for Automated Systems Corporation, an materials handling firm owned by Mr. Super Visor of Lincolnshire, Illinois. The product is to improve the packaging of assorted sizes of personalized notepads; and should be constructed of lightweight materials and standard parts. The facility is located in the Stevenson Industrial Park on the southeast corner of Port Clinton and Prairie Roads. The final cost of the product is not to exceed $20,000 and must be completed by June 1, 1995.







Richard Johannsen, Mechanical Designer



Client's Signature

revised: 8/19/04