Having read through the Ethical Principles issued in 2005 by the Royal Academy of engineering, it is clear that there are several principles that all engineers should abide by. These principles include honesty and integrity, respect for life, law and the public good, as well as being accurate and taking Read more…
As engineers, we often find ourselves at the intersection of innovation and ethical considerations. The emergence of autonomous vehicles presents a prime example of this delicate balance, where groundbreaking technology collides with the imperative to prioritize safety and human welfare. Imagine discovering a flaw in the design of autonomous vehicles, Read more…
The sustainability of the design was a deciding factor that went into making the micro-mouse. From the material used to operational efficiency, our design is committed to environmental responsibility and long-term viability. In the early stages, an environmentally friendly material was carefully chosen to minimise the impact on the environment. Read more…
In this programme that we undertook “Group Design Exercise,” Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) plays a big role in achieving our goals of collaborative efforts. Together, as a team, we believe in creating an environment where each member is valued, respected, and acknowledged regardless of their backgrounds, identities, or origins. Read more…
I read through the Statement of Ethical Principles by the Engineering Council and revised by the Royal Academy of Engineering. I found that the key ethical principles listed were; honesty and integrity; respect for life, law, the environment and public good; accuracy and rigour; and leadership and communication. As a Read more…
Sustainability is an important aspect of Electrical Engineering, this is why when designing the circuity of our micromouse we looked to be as sustainable as possible. One step that was taken was to use only one PCB which contained both the circuitry of our IR sensors and our special feature. Read more…
Cost breakdown The extra components we had to account for were the 128×64 OLED screen, the piezoelectric buzzers and the extra LEDs for our special features. Our shell costs approximately £8.40. WE only had two IR sensors but we had 2 IR emitters and 3 white LEDs for white line Read more…
For this issue, I will focus on the ethics of autonomous vehicles from the perspective of a design team working on designing a driverless car. I will be considering the consultation on the regulation of autonomous vehicles according to the Law Society. Our team’s reaction is that the proper safety Read more…
Having a team that consists of people from different cultures and background is vital. In my personal experience having a diverse team while working on our micromouse has allowed for a range of benefits. For instance, my teammates have approached problems differently, with their solutions being more efficient than mine Read more…
Throughout the micromouse project, we followed through with equality, diversity and inclusion. This is important as it ensures that everyone is respected as equal peers in the group. Equality, diversity and inclusion is essential as it ensures that despite different backgrounds and lifestyles, everyone is given an equal opportunity to Read more…