Robot Lawn MowerBlind

in 3D Modeling Design held by Simple Robots
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Description:
I am looking for the industrial design of a robot lawn mower. I would like a product that looks distinctive. There are two main components, a robot and a base station. I imagine the robot to be around 12" x 12" x 8". The robot can dock with the base station. I like the idea of a white, orange, or black design, with the simple robot's logo image: www.simplerobots.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/logo_inline.png

Here are some robot mowers currently on the market:
www.husqvarna.com/us/products/robotic-mowers/husqvarna-robotic-mowers-for-homeowners/
robomow.com/en-GB/product-category/mowers/
www.deere.com/en_INT/products/equipment/autonomous_mower/tango_e5/tango_e5.page

I've attached an idea I had of what this may look like, but I'm sure you can do better.

I will award the 1st place price ($1500) to the best overall idea that meets or only needs minor polish to meet all the requirements.

I will award the 2nd place price ($500) to the best idea from an innovative and distinctiveness standpoint regardless of whether it meets the requirements.

I will try to provide feedback as regularly as possible. I recommend starting with low fidelity ideas and getting feedback before refining them. Towards the end of the contest, I will run a survey with around 100 users.

I would prefer SolidWorks 2015, but am willing to deal with another format for a great design or designer.

This contest will be short. I understand if the final designs are a little rough as I expect to continue refining them (ideally with your help).
Wants:
See above. For the 2nd place price, I will only evaluate based on how innovative and distinctive your design is.

I've tried to give a menu of options where possible for the full requirements. If any of these seems unreasonable, feel free to challenge me on the need for it.

The full requirements for the 1st place prize:
* Manufactured using injection molding with minimal mold complexity.
* The frame needs to have room for a small LCD touch screen, ideally behind a door that flips open.
* The frame will need bump sensors on the front and back, so should have some type of a bumper.
* There should be 2 drive wheels between 6" and 8" in diameter. They should be directly mounted onto motors that are 1" in diameter and 2.25" long.
* The 3rd support should either be 1 to 2 caster wheels 3" to 4" in diameter or skids.
* There should be 1 x 5"-6" blade, 2 x 4"-5" blades, or 3 x 3"-4" blades. When driving straight, the path of the blades should overlap between 0.25" and 0.5".
* The deck should include 1" more diameter than the blade and should sit 0.5" off the ground.
* The deck may be adjusted up 3" until the top of the deck is 5" off the ground.
* A 1.5" diameter and 2.5" length motor will attach to the deck above each blade.
* There will be cameras mounted around the height of the top of the deck in front and in back. The front camera needs an unobstructed view of a 4" strip in front. The back needs a and 2" strip behind the robot. Ideally this space would be inside the frame.
* When docked with the base station, the robot will need to charge using an electrical connection.
* The robot will need approximately 15 square inches of circuit board space between a front and back circuit board. The boards will need to be positioned based on the viewing requirements above.
* The base station will need approximately 6 square inches of circuit board space.
Software:
  1. SolidWorks (2015)

Entries

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1st Winner
#28 RLM_1509_dock1 by aad
May 31, 2015 17:05
2nd Winner
#19 Robot Lawn Mower REV by fadli
May 30, 2015 15:35
3rd Winner
#14 LadyBug by REDA
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May 29, 2015 15:37
#9 LadyBug Lawn Mower by REDA
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May 27, 2015 10:35
#11 LadyBug by REDA
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May 28, 2015 22:32
#15 LadyBug by REDA
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May 29, 2015 15:52
#3 LadyBug Lawn by REDA
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May 25, 2015 22:05
#18 LadyBug by REDA
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May 30, 2015 15:13
#24 RLM_1510 by aad
May 31, 2015 10:58
#22 Robot Lawn Mower by fadli
May 31, 2015 0:28
#12 Robot Lawn Mower by fadli
May 29, 2015 12:24
#13 Robot Lawn Mower by iliasouasfi
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May 29, 2015 14:13
#21 Robot Lawn Mower 5 by iliasouasfi
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May 30, 2015 20:46
#20 Robot Lawn Mower 4 by iliasouasfi
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May 30, 2015 16:15
#29 Robotic Lawn mover by rprithvirajan
Jun 1, 2015 15:42
#26 robo mowerz by budiawan
May 31, 2015 16:40
#1 Robot Lawn Mower by simon_d_98
May 24, 2015 11:23
#10 robot tondeuse by iliasouasfi
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May 28, 2015 13:43
#8 Robot Top by REDA
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May 26, 2015 22:51
#2 Robot Lawn Mower by simon_d_98
May 24, 2015 11:24
#16 Arnold Lawn Cutting Robot. by DesignerRavi
May 29, 2015 16:26
#7 Rev2 - Image 4 by simon_d_98
May 26, 2015 21:23
#6 Rev2 - Image 3 by simon_d_98
May 26, 2015 21:22
#25 Base of RoboMower by pilotjeffedwards
May 31, 2015 15:46
#5 Rev2 - Image 2 by simon_d_98
May 26, 2015 21:21
#27 Cover for Body by pilotjeffedwards
May 31, 2015 16:45
#4 Rev2 - Image 1 by simon_d_98
May 26, 2015 21:20

Discussion

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REDA

Designer

Fri, 05 Jun 2015 08:58:39 +0000
Thank you and Congrats
Thu, 04 Jun 2015 10:29:35 +0000
Congratulations to all winners: )
Mon, 01 Jun 2015 03:23:57 +0000
Hi Everyone,
I just wanted to give you an idea of what the next steps will be. Tomorrow morning around 8:00 am pacific standard time, I will stop accepting new entries. Around 10:00 am pacific standard time, I will kick off a survey of potential customers. It will run for 2 days or until I have enough responses. I will couple this data with my opinions and will award the winners Wednesday. Thanks for all your help!

pilotjeffedwards

Designer

Sun, 31 May 2015 17:34:02 +0000
I have all requirements met. And, designed electronic lifting system for the wheels.

pilotjeffedwards

Designer

Sun, 31 May 2015 17:32:02 +0000
Due to computer errors, I can not upload any more files. My computer died Lol, and am fixing it right now.

Sorry for the inconvenience.

-Jeffrey Edwards
Fri, 29 May 2015 13:51:38 +0000
I just wanted to let folks know that I prefer wheels between 0.5" and 1" in width.

pilotjeffedwards

Designer

Thu, 28 May 2015 21:27:47 +0000
Please wait for my design.

-Jeffrey Edwards
Tue, 26 May 2015 18:17:02 +0000
In my requirements, the discussion about blade overlap is not clear. The deck should isolate each blade. It is the paths of the grass cut by the blades that should overlap when the robot is moving forward.

REDA

Designer

Mon, 25 May 2015 17:38:39 +0000
Thanks
Mon, 25 May 2015 14:42:57 +0000
Yes. I will want source and STEP files.
Mon, 25 May 2015 14:35:05 +0000
Can we use other software instead of Solidworks?
Upon submission the design will be converted to STEP/IGES....
Is this acceptable?
Mon, 25 May 2015 14:26:31 +0000
The cameras identify the edge of the grass and other obstacles. I envision them to be pointed directly down, but they could be raised a few degrees. They should be mounted at least 5" off the ground. Based on the speed of the robot, they need a clear view at least 4" in front so they don't miss anything in front of the robot. The camera in back is less critical, but should have a clear view of at least a 1" and a mildly obstructed view of 2". Ideally these cameras would not be visible from the top, but instead would be hooded by the frame.

aad

Designer

Mon, 25 May 2015 13:23:24 +0000
Simple Robots,
Could you be more specific about the camera function? or just rephrase: "The front camera needs an unobstructed view of a 4" strip in front. The back needs a and 2" strip behind the robot. Ideally this space would be inside the frame."

Thank you
aad
Sun, 24 May 2015 23:24:44 +0000
I've added 4 more days to the contest. I know it's tight, but I'd rather not extend further. Thanks for your work.

REDA

Designer

Sun, 24 May 2015 22:02:30 +0000
Hi,
Wait for my entries please
Best
REDA
Sun, 24 May 2015 13:45:09 +0000
Some things I missed while writing the brief:
1. The LCD screen should be 42.7mm x 59.3mm.
2. The user should be able to easily carry the unit. Ideally while they can still clearly see the LCD screen.
3. The cameras should be pointed down. Ideally they would not be visible to the user, but would be hooded by parts of the frame.

simon_d_98

Designer

Sun, 24 May 2015 11:32:32 +0000
Hello Simple Robots,

I have just submitted a design for your consideration. All components in the design are of the dimensions you have specified in the brief. I am still working on the base station for the product but wanted to submit something to hopefully get some feedback. I would be happy to discuss the design in more detail if you would like to send me a private message.

Regards,

Simon
Sun, 24 May 2015 03:15:35 +0000
Mohamed, How long do you suggest? I do understand that I will get results that are a bit rough.

Mostafa, The idea is that the cameras need to see a space in front of the blade(s) and behind the blade clearly. The 4" and 2" are based on the proposed maximum speed of the robot so successive frames will overlap appropriately when the robot is moving at top speed.
Sat, 23 May 2015 21:12:13 +0000
can you extend the deadline since , it is very short time ti accomplish this design
Sat, 23 May 2015 20:35:16 +0000
can you please be more specific about the 4" and 2" strip camera because i really dont get it

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