design project report botschool a personal assistant robot in universities

Remarkably, up to55.4% of people want to use "Personal AI Assistant Robot" to address all their problems.Through the survey, it can be seen that users have the most difficulty in marking

DESIGN PROJECT REPORTS

DESIGN PROJECT REPORT: BOTSCHOOL – A PERSONAL

ASSISTANT ROBOT IN UNIVERSITIES

GROUP 4Team leader: Nguyen Mai Vi - 21080191

Hanoi 12/2023Abstract

The university landscape is rapidly evolving, and there is an increasing demand for innovativesolutions to meet the needs of modern education To address this, our AI-enabled support robotproduct aims to revolutionize the university experience

Our goal is to provide an intelligent and versatile robot that caters to the specific needs ofstudents and faculty members in an academic environment With its proactive capabilities, thisrobot will empower users to navigate their educational journey with ease and efficiency Throughthe utilization of advanced AI technology, we propose a solution that enhances studentengagement and learning outcomes The robot will serve as a reliable and personalizedcompanion, providing customized support, answering queries, and offering real-time assistance

By leveraging its advanced features, such as integrated attendance tracking, appointmentscheduling, directions, and gathering student feedback on courses, the robot will adapt toindividual learning styles and preferences Furthermore, this AI-supported robot will facilitateseamless collaboration between students and educators It will foster interactive discussions,provide valuable insights, and contribute to the overall improvement of the educational process.Its ability to analyze data and provide useful recommendations will revolutionize the design ofcourses, ensuring they align with the increasing needs of students and industries

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Abstract 1

1.0 Introduction 3

2.0 Customer Needs Assessment 3

2.1 Customer Needs 4

3 Revised Needs Statement and Target Specifications 5

3.1 Revised Needs Statement 5

3.2 Objective Specification 6

4 External Search 7

4.1 Benchmarking 7

4.2 Business Opportunity 8

5.0 Concept Generation 8

5.1 Problem Clarification 8

5.2 Concept Generation 10

6.0 Concept Selection 14

6.1 Concept Screening and Selection 14

7 Final design 15

7.1 How does it work? 15

7.1.1 Central processing unit (CPU) 17

7.1.2 Smart Camera 18

7.1.3 LCD Touchscreen 20

7.1.4 Mic Array Module 22

7.1.5 Brushless DC Motor 23

7.1.6 Obstacle Avoidance Sensor Module 24

7.1.7 Battery and Charger 25

7.1.8 Loudspeaker 26

7.2 How is it manufactured and assembled, and what does it cost? 27

7.2.1 Details of some important parts 27

7.3 Design Drawings, Parts List and Bill of Materials 33

8.0 Conclusions 34

References 35

Appendices 37

1.0 Introduction

In today’s fast-paced evolution of technology, personal assistant robots have become ubiquitousand have been used as assistants in different industries such as hospital, factory and education Apersonal assistant robot is an artificial intelligence (AI) used for assisting human activities andimprove people’s quality of life (Transform your Daily Life with these Assistant Robots, 2022)

(Number of personal assistance robots worldwide from 2020 to 2030, 2023)

According to Statista, the number of personal assistant robots throughout the world is forecasted

to soar to more than 244 million by 2030, an increase of more than 220 million compared to

2020 Therefore, we can see the enormous potential of personal assistant robots in human life,especially as the population and urbanization continue to increase Normally, this type of robot isknown for its role in assisting humans with daily household tasks However, we want to apply it

to help and amend students’ lives in universities

At universities, students may face various challenges from academic to personal issues such asmaking appointments with lecturers, finding directions or doing roll call In order to solve theseproblems and aid students through their university life, the AI robot will be designed andintegrated multiple features to cover the difficulties This study will directly investigate the needs

of students in academic environments and explore the mechanism and operation of the personalassistant robot

2.0 Customer Needs Assessment

Table 1: Initial Customer Needs List Obtained from Interviews and Observations

Quality assessment of lecturers

Fast access speed

1.2 Easy and modern operation

1.3 Fast access speed

2 User friendly

Before designing, we need to understand the needs of customers as well as the required functions

of a smart robot In the next step, we need to identify what traditional activities are lacking andcannot meet the needs of target customers To better understand customer goals, we importedinformation from various websites or information through surveys or in-person interviews.Through a survey of common problems encountered by students and lecturers that conducted byour team, we compiled the following information

70.1% of students are often late for attendance and about 64% of them have difficulty findingtheir classes The remaining problems are traffic jams, not having time to eat breakfast, etc.Besides, up to 92.2% of students having troubles with arranging class schedules and examschedules When it comes to making appointments with lecturers, about 68% of students usetraditional methods such as contacting the student office or actively looking for a contact phonenumber, while about a third of the students use email to interact with lecturers Not only that,there are still many students, typically freshers, who say they still have difficulty finding aclassroom, the specific number is 85.7%

Not only students, lecturers also have many difficulties in schools The majority of lecturersperceive that they have to spend a lot of time in the morning waiting for timekeeping becausesometimes the timekeeping machine fails Up to 75% of lecturers surveyed felt their workloadwas overwhelming, making it difficult for them to balance work at workplace and work at home.Specially, almost students and lecturers surveyed long to solve outstanding problems that arehindering their time and spirit In general, they offer various solutions to address encountered

issues such as improving the attendance and check-in system, reminding of exam schedules andclass schedules, displaying class information on the shared screen and so on Remarkably, up to55.4% of people want to use "Personal AI Assistant Robot" to address all their problems.Through the survey, it can be seen that users have the most difficulty in marking time forlecturers and taking attendance for students Besides, there are many problems in arranging classschedules and teaching schedules Therefore, they really want to tackle with or have a productthat can solve their above problems, not just stop at improving the usual traditional methods.From the information we collected from students and lecturer who may be our target customers,the idea we came up with is "BOTschool - Personal AI Assistant Robot" with many featuresintegrated to support them to accomplish daily tasks effectively Last but not least, a lot ofoptimal ideas, modifications, and action plans can be scrutinized to increase the likelihood ofmarket launch success.

3 Revised Needs Statement and Target Specifications

3.1 Revised Needs Statement

Objective: To create a versatile, intelligent product integrating various features that promoteinteraction and connectivity within an educational environment, aiming to deliver an optimallearning and teaching experience for both students and educators

Target users: Involving students, educators, and educational institutions Students seek aflexible tool allowing seamless access to information, easy navigation, and convenientscheduling with teachers Educators anticipate a classroom management tool to oversee studentattendance and optimize the teaching process Educational institutions require an efficientsolution to enhance the learning and teaching experience within their academic settings

Target Customers: Universities or educational institutions aiming to enhance the learning andteaching experience through technology Educational administrators seeking technologicalsolutions to optimize the learning and teaching processes

Requirements: Essential product features include:

Lookup Information

Have map and Flexible movement

Helping to make an appointment with lecturers

Facial Recognition Technology cameras to check attendance

user-friendly interface of the robot with intelligent search features, helping users save time infinding information, facilitating easier lesson preparation, and enabling smoother research Have map and Flexible movement: The robot will be equipped with a school map function thatenables flexible positioning and movement within the learning environment Users canselect/input their desired destination, and the robot will display the map on the screen along withinstructions to guide users to their destinations as needed Its intelligence and flexible movementwill aid in adjusting routes and avoiding obstacles The combined benefits of a map and mobilenavigation guidance provided by the robot will help users save time in locating classrooms ordesired locations within the school premises.

Helping to make an appointment with lecturers: Aids students in easily and convenientlyscheduling appointments with teachers Students can request to schedule meetings with teachersbased on their personal needs or study schedules This feature allows students to choose theteacher they want to meet, select a time, and submit appointment requests simply This helpsstudents and teachers manage their time more flexibly and facilitates effective interactionbetween them during the study and discussion

Facial Recognition Technology cameras to check attendance: Facial recognition technologyusing cameras to automatically and accurately mark student attendance in class When studentsjoin a class, the system will scan and identify faces, record attendance information, andautomatically update the attendance list This eliminates the need for manual attendance taking

by teachers, saving time during class and ensuring the rights of students attending class Thisfeature supports more efficient classroom management

User-Friendly Interface: Provides users with a convenient and user-friendly experience With asimple and intuitive interface, users can easily interact with and use the product's featuresnaturally Icons, menus, and functions are logically arranged, making it easy for users to findinformation Colors, structure, and font are carefully chosen to create a visually appealingexperience, allowing users to focus on using the product without difficulty in interaction

Safety and High Durability: The product is designed with top priority to ensure safety for usersand the surrounding environment The BOTschool robot is equipped with sensors andtechnology to avoid collisions, minimizing the risk of harm to individuals or materials aroundduring its operation Moreover, it's designed to meet durability requirements and maintain stableoperation in educational environments With high-quality materials and thorough inspections, theproduct can withstand harsh working conditions and has a high lifespan

4 External Search

In this high-tech progression, there are numerous artificial technologies available to customersand users but some of the most popular ones are personal assistant robots They are a sum ofhardware and software that influence in a particular way the interaction between users and theyare constantly progressing based on the exchanged information Furthermore, they use naturallanguages to communicate with users and able to provide a response on time With assistance of

searching information, customers and users will accomplish tasks through natural languages inwritten or spoken form (Corina Pelau, Maria Barbul, Irina Bojescu, 2022)

119.5 x 52.1 x51.6Weight

2 x 13 Megapixel Unified Pan/Tilt/Zoom Module

Camera: 13Megapixel HD(photo), 1080p(video)

30.0Ah/795Wh

- 12 hours of operation

4 hours ofruntime, 2 hourrecharge time Li-

Display 13.3 inch multi-touch LCD screen 10.1 inch tablet onthe robot's chest

9.7 inch backlit multi-touch LCD

LED-11.6-inch touchscreen

We can easily observe that Pepper and Cruzr are heavier than the other two products, withweights of 28 kg and 63 kg, respectively At the same time, the prices of these products arerelatively high, at $18,506 and $24,946, respectively In the field of intelligent AI robots, a highprice compared to the general market can make customers hesitate about their budget and reducetheir purchasing ability Moreover, Pepper and Cruzr are integrated with many advancedfeatures, which may be excessive for the target customers and in academic environments.Therefore, we will focus on the quality of each feature to best address the needs of users andcustomers, instead of integrating too many outlying features For the robot's screen, we will

choose a 13.3-inch screen like the temi robot instead of smaller screens We believe that this size

is sufficient for users to operate and allows the robot to display information and interact betterwith them To ensure the robot operates well with the integrated features, we will consider using

a Lithium-Ion battery with sufficient capacity for continuous operation for 8 to 10 hours.4.2 Business Opportunity

Students are the future of the country, so supporting students to study and work is alwayssomething that the country cares about We found that students in universities often complainabout long attendance, difficulty making appointments with lecturers, or remembering necessaryschedules during their studies Therefore, BOTschool is an AI robot product, as an assistant tosupport all activities of student life in the school The market currently has many lines of robots

to serve and support people in many fields such as health, finance, services and so on, but has notachieved much success in the Vietnamese market This is an opportunity for businesses todevelop BOTschool to optimize student life in general, and will be a potential product and meetthe needs of universities Not only that, the personal AI assistant robot also integrates the mostmodern features, improvements from previous products in the same line with outstandingfeatures such as infrared sensors, facial recognition, LCD touch screen, voice adjustment inmany different languages, and information systems that are directly integrated with the school'sdata set Enterprises can capture those aspects as a strength to compete with the market andbecome products with huge revenue, bringing great commercial opportunities not onlydomestically but also internationally

Business Opportunity Statement in Appendix

5.0 Concept Generation

5.1 Problem Clarification

The problem at hand is the need for an advanced attendance management and informationsystem using a multifunctional robot The goal is to automate the attendance tracking processwhile providing additional features such as information lookup, map navigation, appointmentscheduling with lecturers, and flexible and autonomous movement

3 Navigation Instructions: The robot generates navigation instructions and displays them onthe touch screen interface to guide users through the premises.

4 Appointment Confirmations: The robot confirms and schedules appointments withlecturers, sending notifications to both users and lecturers

5 Voice Responses: The robot responds to voice commands with appropriate actions orspoken information

6 Movement and Navigation: The robot autonomously moves and navigates within theenvironment based on user instructions, obstacle detection, and predefined paths.The black-box model takes inputs from facial images, user touch inputs, voice commands, andenvironment sensors It processes the facial images using facial detection technology to trackattendance and record attendance data The user touch inputs are interpreted by the smart touchscreen interface, providing information, map navigation instructions, and appointment

scheduling Voice commands are analyzed and executed by the voice interaction system,generating appropriate responses or carrying out requested actions

In addition to the existing outputs, the black-box model includes the capability for autonomousmovement and navigation The robot uses environment sensor inputs to detect obstacles,proximity, or other environmental factors Based on user instructions and obstacle detection, therobot generates movement instructions to navigate within the environment This allows the robot

to move autonomously and flexibly, adapting to the surroundings while carrying out attendancechecks, providing information, and fulfilling user requests

The outputs of the black-box model include attendance records, information display on the touchscreen interface, navigation instructions, appointment confirmations, voice responses, andmovement instructions for autonomous navigation

By incorporating autonomous movement, the attendance checking, information, and autonomousmoving robot offers a comprehensive solution that combines attendance management,information provision, appointment scheduling, and flexible movement within an educationalsetting

7.3 Design Drawings, Parts List and Bill of Materials

Design drawings

Bill

of

Materials

Part Quantity Material Size (mm) Total weight(gram) cost ($)Total