COST ROBOTTEAM 7

ERIC OSBORNE

Ethical & Environmental Impact Analysis

Environmental Impact Manufacturing: Hazardous Chemicals

used in the manufacturing of thePCB, Li+ Battery, ICs

Normal Use: Power consumptionSmall coal usage for power to recharge

battery Disposal: Non-biodegradable

Ics, PCBHazardous Chemicals to dispose of Li+

Battery

Addressing Environmental Impact Manufacturing:

Area of PCB is small to begin with. Keep chassis simple.

Normal Use: 7.4 V drawing ~0.21 A = 1.55 W – Not an issueBattery is not powering components while off

Disposal:Instruct on proper disposal of Li+ BatteryProper disposal/recycling of PCBPossibly Recycle motors & Sensors

Ethical Challenges

Safety: Shock/Burn userBattery explosionFire

Misuse:Overcharging batteryReprogrammed for Kamikaze missions

Addressing Ethical Challenges

Safety:Enclose PCB and cables for

manufacturingWarning label on parts that may get hotWarning label on battery and enclosureIncorporate a fuse in case of a short

Misuse:Explain in User Manual the importance of

not overcharging & warn about consequences

Disconnect programming header

Questions?