Logbook

On Monday we met our project teammates, Tuesdays the groups were announced and afterward on Wednesday we had team-building outdoor activities. During the week we got to know each other better, we learned to work as a team and we found out the project options.

During this week we started to meet the new teachers who introduced the first notions related to the respective courses. We had many presentations related to our team and we began to outline the first ideas of our project. Also, we split our tasks and started doing research on the theme of our project.

This week has been dedicated mainly to the design thinking workshop. The principal stages were: empathize, define, ideate, prototype, and test. We had to set the objectives, describe the user and its problems, try to find many solutions and choose the best option. The process has finalized with the following cardboard prototype and video presentation.

Video: https://www.powtoon.com/c/fTxUA2WBr2j/1/m

Picture: http://www.eps2020-wiki5.dee.isep.ipp.pt/lib/exe/fetch.php?cache=&media=dt_prototype.jpeg

This week began with an introduction to technology in terms of sensors and Arduino. Within the same course, we briefly reviewed the main concepts of electricity. As part of the Portuguese course, we started to learn the basics of the language. Finally, on Thursday we reviewed the tasks performed so far, establishing the following things to accomplish.

We started making the first conceptual sketches. Also, we received recommendations regarding the choice of components chosen following a related comparison. We will consider the possibility of customizing the final product according to the requirements and preferences of the buyers. The team started creating the first drafts of the flyer, leaflet, and logo. Due to the new conditions and measures taken due to the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the courses were conducted online.

These days we started working on the management and sustainability chapters. We made the first version of the flyer and leaflet that were presented during the communication course after which we made small changes according to the suggestions received. Also, the logo was finalized and we chose a slogan for our product. The marketing chapter is still work in progress and we are trying to finalize each sub-chapter taking into account the opinion of the coordinating teacher. We started working on product drawings and the 3D model.

Flyer draft: http://www.eps2020-wiki5.dee.isep.ipp.pt/lib/exe/fetch.php?cache=&media=flyer_draft.jpeg

Leaflet draft: http://www.eps2020-wiki5.dee.isep.ipp.pt/lib/exe/fetch.php?media=leaflet_draft.pdf

This week we have fulfilled the main chapters for the interim presentation: Introduction, State of the Art, Project Management, Marketing Plan, Eco-efficiency Measures for Sustainability, Ethical and Deontological Concerns. The report was verified and corrected according to the feedback received previously from our professors and supervisors. We have also prepared the list of components and materials to be uploaded in the deliverables section. 2D sketches and 3D models have been improved and finalized. A PowerPoint presentation was developed by all team members.

Easter Break

This week was mainly dedicated to preparing for the interim presentation. During the sustainability course, we made another presentation in which we explained the strategies and measures that we will apply in our company in terms of eco-efficiency. We also received feedback from many teachers regarding our report, presentation, leaflet, and flyer.

The week began with the presentation of a company scandal due to fraudulent and unethical practices in the course of ethics and deontology. At the sustainability course, we discussed sustainable energy management and energy efficiency action plan of our countries and the current status of their measures. We started working on the following tasks to be performed in the next period.

We developed a video of the 3D model. Individual team meetings were held on Tuesday with the communication teacher to clarify how the paper and the poster should be done. On Wednesday we had a test on the Portuguese course. We also started researching to find a sustainable solution for product packaging. We have been informed that the students week has been canceled and we will have regular classes next week.

The team completed the 3D video model. We also started developing a mobile app for the final product. On Tuesday we had an individual meeting with the ethics and marketing teacher. Thus, the ethics and deontology chapter is completed because, after the latest changes, the current version is good. Regarding the marketing chapter, we received suggestions for improvement and we have to send the corrected version to the teacher.

The packaging solution and the 3D printed prototype were completed this week. We need to improve flow charts in Chapter 7 of the report and use graph sets. In the project management course, we discussed the use of tools within the SCRUM methodology. We also had two Portuguese courses in which we started learning the use of verbs and the names of colors. The team is still working on the manual, the poster and the application for the device, and we will start the functional tests and the simulation.

This week we completed the user manual of our product. The team also continued to work on the final presentation video and the mobile application. We had two Portuguese courses in which we found out the test results and learned new expressions and words.

During the meeting with the Marketing professor we found out the final suggestions regarding the chapter in the report, as the ethics chapter was completed. At Project Management we received good feedback on improving the use of the SCRUM method and tools for weekly planning. Also, in the Communication course, we discussed the final deliverables. Thus, the manual is excellent, the paper is still work in progress, the poster needs small improvements and the video draft has a good start.

On Wednesday and Friday at the Portuguese course, each student had a 3-minute presentation about a Portuguese personality chosen by the teacher. During the Communication course, each team presented the manual and the poster to receive feedback from colleagues and from the teacher. At Management we discussed the chapter for the final report to explain each section and what it should contain.

This week was dedicated to completing the final deliverables. Thus, in the report, the team added the section of tests and simulations. Also, the final presentation was made. Regarding the paper, the last sections were written and final corrections were made.

1. Presentation
2. Modus operandi
3. Project proposals
4. Electronic logbook (Wiki)

We discussed the list of topics by eliminating those which were not interesting and we decided a top 3 preferences based on a points voting system. We were announced that we received our first choice of project.

In order from highest to lowest, our preferences were:

1. Elderly Monitoring
2. Algae and Fish Farm
3. Smart Pedestrian Crossing

1. Project concept discussion
2. Feedback

After a discussion with our professors, the feedback was the following:

• Compare all the devices that are already in the market so we can differentiate from them.
• Start working on the report.
• Explore the existing solutions for the elderly monitoring.
• One possible idea given was a wipe that alerts if it’s wet.
• We need to decide which elderly category would be most influenced by our product.
• We have to learn how to use the wiki and where to find proper bibliography.

1. A presentation about the deliverables
2. The market categories research
3. Criteria regarding our target audience
4. Details about “black box” System Diagrams & Structural Drafts

Tibi presented the conclusions established based on the research we have done. He also mentioned the market segment we want to focus on and the concept idea. We will receive feedback on the Backlog at the Project Management course. Also, we received some recommendations regarding the organization of the report and the things to be done in the next weeks.

1. Black Box
2. Marketing plan
3. Ethical and Deontological Concerns
4. Details about the cardboard model

During this meeting, Roxana was the speaker. She presented the current status of the report. Chapters 1 and 2 being finalized, work is continued on the other topics. As for the black box, we have to make some corrections. Next, we need to establish a list of components in order to make the cardboard model but also the design in software.

1. List of materials
2. Sketches

• Marketing goals for the product or for the prototype?
• Marketing analysis: do we take into account COVID-19?
• What should we do next? What should be our next priority?

Mihkel presented our progress from the last week. Regarding the first sketches of the concept, they will be improved and detailed after the component selection. We received answers to the concerns regarding the marketing chapter. Also, due to the spread of the COVID-19 virus, there will be some changes related to the structure of the project during this semester.

1. Leaflet and Flyer
2. Blackbox Corrections
3. Final List of Materials
4. Product Schematics

• Do we have to work with SolidWorks? If yes, is there any possibility to have it from ISEP?
• Is the 3D model deadline for this week?
• Are the deadlines updated?
• What is happening to the project management class?

The speaker of today's meeting was Klaudia. She showed the first versions of the flyer and the leaflet and the teachers told us their opinions, making small color suggestions. Also, we have received feedback regarding the schematics and figures made so far and we are going to make the necessary corrections. Deadlines have been slightly modified and we must finalize the chapters for the interim report in the next period.

1. 2D Sketches
2. 3D Model
3. List of Materials

• Is there a particular template for the interim presentation?
• How much time do we have per team?
• List of materials only for the prototype or for a future vision as well?

Margarita was the leader of today's meeting and she first talked about the sketches of our concept. Regarding the 3D model, we have to make sure that the minimum thickness of the case can be easily obtained with a 3D printer. In making the exploded view in software, the components must be placed on the same axis on which they will be assembled. Also, we must consider the list of materials for the prototype as well as for the final product. The interim presentation should preferably have 10-12 slides because the time allocated is 10 minutes. All materials made so far must be uploaded in the deliverables section on the wiki page.

Easter Break

Interim Presentation

After the interim presentation session opening, each team presented the project, receiving questions and suggestions from the supervisors. We also received feedback for all our deliverables. Each presentation lasted 10 minutes and the meeting took place on the Zoom platform. The interim presentation session closing was conducted by Professor Benedita who mentioned the final opinions on the development of the project.

1. Interim Report Feedback
2. Simulation
3. Final List of Materials
4. Website

Julian asked the teachers for the overall impression of the project so far. The simulations that will be performed will be clarified in the next period after their requirements are well established. Our final list of materials and components has been approved by the teachers, and we will make small corrections. We have to create a figure to illustrate the complete system architecture (bracelet, station, IoT platform, web application, user browser). Also, we will choose a website development solution with device adaptability capabilities.

1. Video of the 3D Model
2. System Architecture
3. Chapter 7 Overview

During this meeting, we received several comments related to our deliverables, and Margarida was the leader. We have to use Tinkercad to simulate the components of the control system which are supported. Also, we need to select an IoT platform and define the data to be stored there. Furthermore, other tasks were: define use cases, do the mock, and develop the app. Regarding the packaging, we have to propose sustainable and reusable solutions.

1. Final 3D Model Video
2. Packaging
3. Poster

Roxana was the speaker of this meeting and she showed the corrected version of the 3D video model. We received good feedback on this final version. Also, the material chosen for packaging is cork, and one of the ideas considered for reusing it is a pill organizer. The draft version of the poster was also shown to the supervisors and we received some suggestions regarding the text and colors used. Thus, most final deliverables are in progress and the team is on the right track. The simulations and the app development have priority and we will have an individual meeting with the technology teacher to receive additional guidance.

1. Packaging Feedback
2. Casing Prototype

The speaker of today's meeting was Klaudia. She presented the packaging solution for our product. The teachers' feedback was positive and we received a suggestion for improvement which consists of dividing each pill compartment into 3 smaller places for each moment of the day because generally in the morning, at noon and in the evening users can take different pills. Regarding the 3D printed prototype, it looks very good and in the case of manufacturing the product, the colors of the bracelet and the casings can be customized according to the buyers' preferences.

1. App Development
2. Flowchart Corrections
3. Manual
4. Packaging Corrections

Tibi presented to the teachers the development status of the mobile application and clarified the way in which the flowchart must be corrected. Considering the manual, we received good feedback and some suggestions for improvement regarding the font size and spacing when using the international system of units. The packaging solution is completely done and updated on the Wiki.

1. Technical Drawings
2. Application Progress
3. Simulations
4. Flowchart Corrections

Julian showed the teachers a variety of colors for the customizable bracelet. Also, the technical drawings are good and they must be uploaded in the deliverables section. Mobile application and functional simulations are still in progress. The flowchart is improved but there are some corrections that need to be made.

1. Packaging Video
2. Final Video
3. Tinkercad Simulations
4. App Development

Today Mihkel was the leader of the meeting. Video packaging needs small corrections related to the unboxing animation. The final video draft looks good. The teachers gave us some suggestions regarding the simulations and tests but they are still in progress. The team must also complete the questionnaire received on how the pandemic affected us. In the next period, we will receive two more questionnaires and the self and peer one.

1. Deliverables Status
2. Simulations
3. App Development

Roxi presented to supervisors the current status of deliverables. Thus, the team received feedback on each of them. The simulations and tests are almost ready. The final presentation should be 10-12 minutes long and focus on the final solution.

1. Final Presentation
2. Individual Discussion
3. Assessment

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Closing

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