Final Prototype
The following photos depict the final radio shuttle prototype constructed. More photos can be viewed in the project gallery.
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A description of the modifications or additions which can be viewed in the photos but were not included in the 3D model is in the final report which can be accessed in the files section.
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We believed a good quality prototype was produced which delivered on a majority of the project briefs and were not many days from completing an automated system to truly finish the project. While only a prototype radio shuttle, other student engineers could use our project as a starting point and optimise it to create a product which is closer to industry standards. We believe the following recommendations to be the most important tasks to be undertaken surrounding any future development plan:
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Finalising the semi-automated system for the radio shuttle
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Including an independent power source (which there was space for within the prototype) so a constant wired connection to a power supply is not required
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Creating a body for the radio shuttle to protect all components while in operation
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Designing an inherent safety feature for the radio shuttle which would enable it to be retrieved should any problems be encountered
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Designing a system which would load the shuttle on to the shelves themselves, equivalent to what a forklift would do in a warehouse setting
