Analysis:

  1. The microphones didn’t pick up some claps, sometimes claps would make the robot drive the wrong way.
  2. When it spun after 20s of idle, it really caught people’s eye. Also, when children were able to make it move by clapping they were very delighted.
  3. To my surprise, not many kids tried to break it. Parents did a good job of saying “don’t touch!”. I was a little surprised at how well it worked with the kids knowing where to clap and what to do overall.
  4. Adding LED lights to the base and 4-way motion using 2 additional microphones should be a big hit.
  5. I’m super inspired after this visit and after seeing how the kids and parents interact with the robot, many good ideas and small tweaks came to mind.
  6. No releases obtained for audiovisual documentation.

Revision Plan:

  1. Adjusting sensitivity/directionality of microphones and adding omni-wheels will help. Also using a stronger battery power system so we don’t have to keep changing 9 volts will be good.
  2. The fundamental experience was very successful. We will build upon it.
  3. 4-way motion and LED lights. No additional functional capability otherwise.
  4. Completed.
  5. Order forms filled.