Design and Re-engineering of an Automated Solar Lawn Mower

Abstract

The study focuses on introducing the design of an efficient automated solar lawn mower. This autonomous vehicle is equipped with sensory unit to avoid obstacles, houses a powerful solar panel along with solar tracking system and carries an electromagnetic trimmer which cuts grass. The model of the mower passed through several inspection simulations to refine and perfect its design. The concern of the end users were taken into consideration and several technical analysis including Kano model assessment, Quality Function Deployment, Function Structure, Bill of Materials, Material Selection and Manufacturing Process Selection were used as the baseline for making any decision regarding the lawn mower. The product features were selected based on the Kano Model of customer need assessment. The Quality Function Deployment converted the customer needs into technical requirements which helped in developing the function structure. Later the function structure aided in designing the product and accelerated the selection of materials and manufacturing processes. The purpose of this project is to assemble the necessary building blocks to develop a less costly, durable, portable, driverless, safer and reliable lawn mowing vehicle.