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P17421 Robocomposter 2.0

Presented by: Charlie Friedman, John Maguire, Emir Ljuca, Dante Gonzales

Project Background

• Composting is a sustainable form of breaking down
• rganic waste to lush fertilizer
• Concept initiated by a student at the Montessori School

and then funded by Rochester Roots

• RoboCompostor 1.0 developed most of the hardware

○ Lacks testing, key controls, and verification of functionability

Problem Statement

• Build on the prototype platform to deliver a sound mechanical platform that has

been thoroughly tested

○ Conduct a plethora of testing on composting time, grinder, and augers

• Add controls and automation to the mechanical platform
• Deliver a platform that is educational and intuitive
• Deliver a safe device

Project Deliverable

• A fully operable composting platform will be refined

○ Will include intuitive controls, intuitive exporting capabilities, visual display of pH, temperature, and humidity readings

• Data confirming successful operating performance metrics with a composting

goal of 2 weeks

• A robust user manual
• All relevant drawings and schematics

Use Case Scenario (Loading Compost)

Use Case Scenario (Data Handling)

Use Case Scenario (Unloading Compost)

Customer Requirements

Engineering Requirements

House of Quality

Benchmark

Composting Methods

• Cold Composting

○ Pile / Windrow Composting ○ Pit / Trench Composting ○ Vermicomposting (Worms)

• Hot Composting

○ In-Vessel Composting small scale ○ In-Vessel Composting industrial scale ○ Closed Bin (Anaerobic) Composting

Risk Assessment

Types of Risk

• Technical

○ Part failure, Lack of technical knowledge, Faulty assumptions

• Resource

○ Schedule conflict, Budget, Accessibility

• Safety

○ Injury, Stability

• Environment

○ Hazardous materials and gases

• Social

○ Design choices

Questions?