One of the main elements of our sustainability plan is the maintenance of our project website. We made sure that we kept updating the website as we worked on our project. Not only did we keep updating the website with the work we have done but also we did make some changes to make our […]
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Blowing the whistle Building a car that drives itself is challenging and there might be some technical issues that must be sorted out. teams face a host of technical, ethical, and regulatory challenges. These teams must make sure the main ethical guidelines are applied in their designs. Furthermore, the safety and well -being of all
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Throughout this module, we’ve used numerous components, wires, and tools in the construction of our micromouse, many of which can be repurposed for future projects. For instance, the Raspberry Pi Pico can be reprogrammed for various purposes beyond this project. Likewise, the wiring used can be easily repurposed for other circuits, while the shell of
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Working in a group on a project with people from different countries was a new experiment for me. Initially, I thought that working with people coming from different countries with different cultures, mindsets, and personalities was going to be a challenge and perhaps a disadvantage. However, working with my teammates made me realise that I
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During April we worked on completing our project micro mouse. While installing the bumper one of the touch bars broke, so I worked on replacing the broken touch bar and installing the bumper on the touch bars. In addition, we finalized our presentation slides and made some changes. Then we discussed who should talk about
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After returning from the Easter break, we received our newly printed shell. On the shell, I worked on attaching the teeth to the shell lid. Then I turned my focus to the website, I updated the gallery with new media, and completed the documentation for the CAD section. We then headed off to Gregynog, at
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My experience with Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) within my team has been positive and impactful. I’ve felt fairly treated and respected, which empowered me to fully engage in tasks. Embracing diversity allowed us to tap into a wide range of talents and skills, enabling us to tackle challenges from various angles and achieve more
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When designing a driverless car, a design team must navigate a complex landscape of ethical and regulatory considerations to ensure the safety and ethical use of the technology. BSI 8611: Ethics of Robots and Robotic Devices provides valuable guidance on ethical principles that should underpin the design and deployment of autonomous systems, including driverless cars.
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In this blog, we provide a detailed breakdown of the costs associated with the components used in our micromouse, as well as the billable time dedicated to the development of both the micromouse and the website. Additionally, we outline the expenses related to overhead resources, such as academic and technical support. This comprehensive overview allows
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Williams reflective blog post: It’s the differences that make us stronger: In our microhouse engineering team, we’ve learned a lot from each other’s different backgrounds. We found that when we all bring our own ideas, we come up with better ways to solve problems. We have a rule that says everyone should be included and
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