Risks and Contingency Plans
Our biggest concern at this point is ensuring we can successfully integrate before the interim demo. To mitigate this, we will extensively test our individual parts to minimize the amount of sources of error before attempting to integrate onto our custom hardware in the coming weeks.
Design Changes
No changes to our design at this point.
Schedule
We remain on schedule.
Part A (Olina Zhang)
Our product addresses global needs by providing a simple, accessible solution to interact with IR-controlled devices, offering an affordable and user-friendly option without the need for sophisticated or expensive smart home infrastructure. The processes to clone and transmit signals are simple and easy to learn, and the use of clear gestures makes it ideal for non-technologically savvy users. In this way, our wand can bridge the gap for people who may not be familiar with traditional remote controls or more complex voice-activated systems.
Part B (Nadia Palar)
In a cultural sense, our wand is designed to be easily used since it does not inherently rely on languages or symbols specific to any culture. The gestures themselves do not have any specific intonation or meaning since they were chosen chiefly for their optimality with regards to detection instead of any cultural meaning. Further, the wand’s simplicity in design is also intuitive enough for individuals who may not have prior exposure to high-tech gadgets.
Part C (Sharon Lai)
Our wand offers a more environmentally friendly approach than typical remotes because it uses a rechargeable battery. Typical remotes for IR controlled devices use disposable batteries which in turn constitute electronic waste. In a global context where environmental sustainability is becoming increasingly important, our product solution contributes to minimizing the carbon footprint associated with the overproduction and disposal of electronic products, offering a cleaner alternative to traditional methods of controlling devices.
