Sustainability of Our MicroMouse

A plan for recycling the components at end-of-life

Many of the components used for our micro mouse can be recycled for future projects. Key components such as sensors, Raspberry Pi Pico, motors and even the batteries can be repurposed for other robotics applications. By recycling these components, future projects can take place without incurring additional expenses, contributing to sustainable engineering practices. Proper maintenance will also ensure the components remain in reusable condition for future innovations.

A plan for maintaining the website for the duration of the assessment period.

To ensure that the website remains up to date throughout the assessment period, regular maintenance including bug fixes and content updates will be monitored. We will also make sure to create regular back-ups of the website to ensure no data is lost. All links and interactive features will be regularly tested to maintain functionality. A designated team member will ensure that the website remains fully operational.

An estimate the billable time that went into the development of your mouse and the website.

The estimated billable time for developing both the micro mouse and the website, including hours spent on design, building, testing and maintenance took around 100 hours. The website alone, covering coding, design and content updates required approximately 30 hours. This estimate includes both individual and team contributions throughout the process.