In terms of mechanical design, the project took some what of a pivot. Since the sensors and the detection part was not complete, this limited the scope and mechanism of the mechanical component of the project. Rather than having a automated removal of the clothing, instead two different concepts where looked at.
- A easy to transport mechanism.
- Easily moveable
- Base created from wood
- Manufacturability
- Easy Sourcing
- Versatile in order to accommodate sensor orientation
- Use of metal will be overkill in terms of design as components being housed are relatively light
- Cone like structure
- Allow the creations of ideal lighting for detection
- Shielded from external environment
- Will house photovoltaic sensor as well NIR/VIS sensor
2. A box structure
The box structure adheres to the original design without the addition, of the mechanism to automatically remove the clothing. The design thrives on it’s manufacturability, as it will be relatively easy to build and/or machine. Using wood will also allow the team to really accommodate the sensor locations. A cover, (not shown) will allow the team to control the lighting and protect from the external environment.
Overall, the team is currently working towards idea 1 with idea 2 as a back-up.
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