Team Accomplishment
What are the most significant risks that could jeopardize the success of the project? How are these risks being managed? What contingency plans are ready?
Most significant risk: Uncertainty Regarding Radar Sensor Performance
The primary risk facing our project this week is the uncertainty about whether the selected radar sensor will meet our specific needs. Despite thorough reviews of datasheet for multiple radar options, we are not entirely sure if the radar we choose will function effectively for our intended purpose. Specifically, there’s a risk that the radar may not accurately detect static or slow-moving objects, or provide the precise distance and angle information required for the walking aid designed for visually impaired individuals.
Risk Management Strategies: Extensive Testing
To address this uncertainty, we plan to conduct extensive testing of the selected radar sensor. This will involve setting up experiments to evaluate its performance in real-world scenarios, particularly focusing on its ability to detect objects at walking speeds and provide accurate positional data. Through rigorous testing, we aim to verify whether the radar meets our project’s technical requirements.
Contingency Plans: Possibly adjusting Final Project Goals Based on Radar Capabilities
If testing reveals that the radar cannot fully meet our initial objectives, we are prepared to adjust our final project goals accordingly. This may involve modifying the functionalities of the walking aid to align with what the radar can reliably deliver. Our priority is to ensure that the device remains practical and beneficial to users, even if it means refining our original plans based on the radar’s actual capabilities.
Were any changes made to the existing design of the system (requirements, block diagram, system spec, etc)? Why was this change necessary, what costs does the change incur, and how will these costs be mitigated going forward?
One potential change we might make is that we might need a separate GPS hardware component connect to the microcontroller for the system. We realize that we could utilize the GPS on phone since we are already using cloud service to send alerts via phone. However, this change still need to be tested because we are not sure if the GPS location sent will be the location of the cloud service or the actual location of the user. Therefore, we will still purchase the GPS hardware component as a backup.
Schedule
No update on the current schedule so far as we are still on track.