Independent Design Project: Overview

· A perceived need (i.e., mission/use) that could be met through the use of a robotic system.

· Why such a need exists and how a robotic system would be well suited to perform.

· The operational domain of the mission (e.g., fixed-position, ground, aerial, water, or exo-planetary/space).

· The subsystems that you propose to include in your design based on your review of similar systems.

The student will provide a rough draft of the project in Module 4 that consists of:

· A detailed introduction identifying the perceived need and the operational domain of the system.

· A high-level architectural design diagram of the system

· Section placeholders (headings only)

· a detailed design section, subdivided into relevant subsystems

· a design decisions section

· a logic design section with logic design diagram(s) and supporting subsections

· A references section with supporting material identified in current APA format.

The finished product, due in Module 9, should contain detailed information regarding the design of the system including applicable diagrams (architectural, design, and logic), pseudo-code or logical design details, subsystem design details, rationale for selection of components/subsystem elements, and references supporting design and use of system.

Students should remember that the nature of the class is specific to robotics and control so the focus of the paper should revolve around this theme. Projects that do not address this topic, but focus instead on other important, but irrelevant UAS or manned aircraft issues will not grade well. The paper should have 10+ pages of content, use at least 15 or more credible citations, and be prepared using current APA standards. Writing should show college level work. Do not forget the basics of spelling, grammar, and format.

· The final paper must be turned in before you will be allowed to take the final examination.

· All papers/projects submitted for grading in this course will be submitted through Turnitin anti-plagiarism software

· A paper/project that is turned in late will be downgraded 10% for each week the paper is late. (e.g., One day subtract 1.4%; two days subtract 2.8%; and seven days subtract 10% for a maximum grade possible = 90%).

· This total project is worth 25% of your final grade. This is a large portion of your overall grade and you need to treat it as such.

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