Importance of XBlock Robots in Logistics and Supply Chain Management

This research focuses on the importance of using XBlock robots in logistics and supply chain management. It explores the restocking and operating issues faced in the industry and how XBlock robots can improve efficiency. The study also evaluates the quality standards of the developed XBlock robot and analyzes its use in logistics and supply chain management.

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Hasham Ahmad mit171787
Salahuddin Mohammed mit162061
Gurdeep Singh Dhaliwal mit172995
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Acknowledgement
Conduction of the research has been the most enriching experience of our life. The research has improved our
knowledge base and analytical skill. The research would not have been possible to complete without the
guidance of our faculties and peers. We would like to thank our supervisor Mam Nandini Sidnal for consistent
help and guidance. Finally, we would like to thank the clients. The support of all people has been inspiring and
enlightening in the process of research.
Thanks and regards,
Yours Sincerely
Dolly
Hasham Ahmad
Salahuddin Mohammed
Gurdeep Singh Dhaliwal
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Contents
Acknowledgement...............................................................................................................................................3
Abstract.................................................................................................................................................................5
1. Introduction................................................................................................................................................5
2. Problem domain and research questions.......................................................................................5
3. Background and Project Objective...................................................................................................6
3.1 Summary of Literature Review.......................................................................................................7
3.2 Objectives of the Project...................................................................................................................7
4. Project Requirements Analysis and Specification......................................................................8
Conclusion, limitations......................................................................................... and future work
8
References...........................................................................................................................................................9
Glossary and Abbreviations........................................................................................................................11
Appendices........................................................................................................................................................11
Appendix I: Industry Client Details..................................................................................................................11
Appendix II: Individual Literature review........................................................................................................13
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Abstract
Although logistic automation process through robotic is obtaining traction, projected development of the sector will open
multiple opportunities for the technologies in order to flourish in the society. The outdoor applications like self-driving
vehicles are restricted to indoor and have closed-course with warehouse environments that precursors may pave the
method for the robots in order to take over airport. On the other hand, the trucking transformation and conveying
includes the lines of vehicles where human generally drives the first vehicle and trying to follow the process. The last
mile package delivery is one of the autonomous mobile robots such as TUG that can provide helpful material delivery
and order picking. In the logistics applications, there are collaborative robots that are trained to do the tasks. Artificial
intelligence as well as cognitive computing are related to humanoid robot that looks as well as sounds like human. Thus,
when talking about the advancements in the robotics for the applications of supply chain, it is essential to focus on
artificial intelligence and cognitive components are associated with mobility. Hence, the collaborative mobile robots have
developed the way into the fulfilment of modern centres that are able to navigate the facility as they processes on board
intelligence in order to identify an obstacle as well as make a decision regarding the process of responding to the
disruption. Internet of things provides a mechanism in order to communicate with as well as capture the data regarding
the operation in real time. Robots are the connected asset along with creating an amount of data regarding the business
procedure that are involved with the business process. On the other hand, cloud is assisting to drive the enhancements in
robotics. The cloud coupled with internet of things. In addition, the research is drastically improving the usability and
operating robots that can manage and operate robots from the connection to internet. Based on the researches, it is
believed that future of robots in supply chain has a vital effect. There are 25% of the mobile robotic implementations will
consist the ability in adding modular elements that enable several utilizations on the same mobile platform
1. Introduction
Incorporation of Internet of Things (IoT) can solve several ways faced in supply chain. For example, sensors can
be tagged on the product or shipment that will allow the interested parties tracking items with the help of
product cycle. However, in a report published by BPI network based on a survey taking 350 executives, it has
been mentioned by 90% of the respondents that industrial IoT needs to be a strategic focus by the management
[4]. On the contrary, 60% of total number of executives have cited major skill gap to be a major cause for the
dismal state of adopting internet of things. As internet of things needs, several skills set like data analytics,
expertise of hardware and embedded software development and development of application. It is not surprising
that related skills are difficult to find [1]. On the other hand, a report by Caonical, was found that 68% of
business face issues in finding the appropriate person for IoT. In this perspective, it becomes important to
analyze the importance of IoT in logistics and supply chain optimization-refill shelves.
Present study deals with analysing the significance of using Xblock robots in logistics and supply chain
management. A prototype will be developed by considering the Xblcoks, which will help to operate in an
organisational circumstances. In this regard, Kiva robot technology will be used, which will make a significant
impact like improving the order process and restocking significantly [8]. The issues involved with the research
topic as well as research questions are discussed along with the project objective. The requirements of the
project along with specification are discussed in the present study. Apart from these, the possible future works
are discussed in the present study.
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2. Problem domain and research questions
Distribution networks across the global supply chain needs a high volume of varied as well as complicated
tasks. Hence, to improve the operation in logistics and supply management, researchers have focused on the
improvement in transportation process. This might be feasible for optimising the operating process of logistics
and supply chain implementation. However, new technology is trying to overcome the issues in logistics in a
few different methods. Use of XBlock robot is helpful in container loading as well as unloading, because this
types of robot take less time and are also cost effective at the same time [14]. On the other hand, it assists in
stationary picking and custom packaging. Transformation of in-store retail with the process of connected
shelving is achieved with the help of XBlock. Optimization of category as well as in-store operations is
considered as the highest priority strategic issues for the retailers. Smart shelves can empower the users
discovering as well as optimizing labour, category and operations of store [4]. On the other hand, lack of
visibility in supply chain management as well as inefficient handling of the stock with manual process is one of
the major issues faced in logistic and supply chain management. Juggling several systems in order to complete
same task, outsourcing logistics visibility to third parties are the major issues in the process. Hence, application
of IoT in logistics and supply chain using XBlock robot can be applied and manage to maneuver an object
successfully [26]. In addition, it helps to develop foundation skills in information technology in order to provide
students the skills of systems professionals. The use of XBlock can be useful in improving asset use and
productivity of employees. To justify this, it can be said that a more improvement in the order process, with
limited time consumption and financial resources would enhance the logistics and supply chain performance
significantly [5]. In order to mitigate the issue of transportation and restocking, xblock robots can be used in
order to enhance customer experience as well as performing logistics related tasks during improvement of
operational efficiency of the organization. The applications like in-store service robots can assist the customers
locating goods that are searching. Descriptive research design will be considered in this project.
The research questions are:
 How the logistics and supply chain activities can be formed adequately?
 What type of issues can be observed while developing Xblock robots for logistic and supply chain
optimisation?
 In which process, the developed Xblock robot will be able to meet the quality standards, that are the
ability to transport goods and restocking operation [10]?
3. Background and Project Objective
The experts from various industries are agreed on core assessment starting with IoT revolution across the world.
Considering the future of impact, the researchers have focused on the use of IoT in logistics and supply chain
optimization [13]. There are several use cases of IoT in the logistics industry such as location management
system, inventory tracking as well as warehousing [2]. In addition, IoT is used in technology and predictive
analytics. In the logistics domain, internet of things creates a smart location management system, which enable
the organization easily tracking the activities of driver, location of vehicle as well as status of delivery [15].
Apart from these, inventory management and warehousing are the most significant parts of the connected
logistics ecosystem. Hence, placement of inexpensive sensors will allow the organizations easily tracking
inventory items, monitor status, position and develop smart warehouse system.
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The project provides access to the process of real-time supply chain information through tracking materials,
equipments and products as they move via supply chain [25]. On the other hand, a major challenge faced in the
logistics industry is availability of labour and driven through revolution of e-commerce as well as requirement
for rapid shipment of parcels. In addition, the shrinking size of the particular workforce is required to analyze
properly [5]. The use of robots in logistics remains in the initial stage and make a vital impact. However, the use
of robots in logistics remains in initial stage and make an important impact. Hence, it is a real option combating
the challenge of labour availability in the particular industry. In this perspective, use of xblock robots has
brought a massive change and it is different from others in several ways.
3.1 Summary of Literature Review
The XBlock robots become relatively dull and stationary as they perform similar movements repeatedly with
high accuracy level and precision. The skills are perfect for simple manufacturing process like transformation of
parts as well as welding [3]. However, the logistics world becomes more dynamic as well as complicated and
requires effective abilities from robots. Hence, in order to be effective in logistics experts, the robots require
some forms of intelligent [16]. Current development in robotics in the field of logistics has brought several
changes. The important barriers to the process of robot developments for logistics industry have disappeared for
lack of adequate funding for research and development for the robots of next generation utilized to be an issue
[2]. Hence, the objective of the research is analyzing the significance of XBlock robots in real time supply-chain
information system through tracking the materials, equipments as well as products as they move through supply
chain [22].
On the other hand, there is a recent developments opened up new possibilities as the designers have turned
attentions for multiple applications of robots in the field of logistics. It is not thinkable as well as not possible
[18]. The possible applications of the robots in logistics can be described as trailer as well as container
unloading the robots. There is vast majority of the products and the products cross the standardization in
shipping containers [20]. The products are generally loaded into the trucks as well as sent to the centers of
distribution where they are uploaded through hand, sorted as well as stacked onto the pallets for the research
partners worked in order to develop new robot, named as labor-intensive.
In addition, stationary piece of selecting robots is an application that Amazon has bought Kiva and a robot
generating the organization for saving as well as eliminating time labours [12]. The robots developed by Kiva
can select a shelf of the items as well as bring the entire shelf to the picker staying in one spot. Apart from these,
picking robots for mobile piece are working for developing mobile robots, which would drive across traditional
warehouse shelves as well as select items like manual labor [7]. On the other hand, co-packing and
customization can be helpful to bundle pricing that become popular as the trends of customers like the idea of
buy one and get one free [19]. The application of settling home delivery robots becomes popular. Starship
technology is one of the London-based starts up that has announced that it will develop and sell parcel delivery
robots. Several tasks are important to the supply chains for being simple. The movement of products from a
particular area of a warehouse is required. However, it needs little skill as well as would not stimulate most of
the people. Collaborative robots include no sharp edge as well as shut down [5].
On the other hand, data management as well as integration is considered as the key to solve the issues through
connecting supply chain management of the manufacturers with suppliers and partners. Management of data as
well as integration of the manufacturers, it is required for visibility along with control over supply chain
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procedure like procurement, manufacturing, logistics as well as storage [12]. Use of xblock robots can be
helpful using powerful data management as well as integration tools for the manufacturers. However, there are
several barriers to the process of robot developments for logistics industry and have started disappearing. There
is lack of adequate funding for research and development for the next generation robots utilized to be a major
issue.
3.2 Objectives of the Project
The objectives of the project is evaluate the importance and use of Internet of things in logistics and supply
chain management, findings the issues and recommend solutions to overcome the issues. The objectives of the
study are as followed.
 To find the restocking and operating issues in logistics and supply chain for manual handling
 To identify the appropriate supply chain and logistics activities
 To evaluate the quality standards of the developed Xblock robot
 To analyse the use of xblock robots in logistics and supply chain management
 To find the challenges of automation for using xblock robots in logistics and supply chain
management
 To recommend solutions for overcoming the product restocking and scheduling issues
4. Project Requirements Analysis and Specification
The systems are collaborative in nature. Human are not allowed working in the same process where the robots
are operating [11]. However, a final limitation in the models where a half of the movement is like to spend
returning racks after the particular procedure. It retains 50% of the wasted movement involved in the procedure.
Different organizations have emerged collaborative robots as well as designed for complementing traditional
process of picking. There are notable vendors in the particular space that includes Locus Robotics [24]. The
devices from the enterprises are generally designed for operating on the floor where associates are involved
[22]. The collaboration is important with the specific accessories that require analyzing properly. With the help
of WMS as well as automatically navigates the process of selecting the location. The IoT based robots can move
on the next order rather than returning to the process. It can be operated within an existing system that can be
helpful to process the functions [9]. The robots can make the process operating at slower speed than non-
collaborative counterparts do. In addition, the sophisticated process of navigation system is essential for co-bots
operated properly and designed to navigate the method of fulfilling center and potential obstructions.
The approaches are effective for implementation of the robots. There are different facilities that may identify the
strategies for achieving the increased value. There are examples for a mix high-speed rack to the person and co-
bots that are included [7]. The objective of robots are fulfilling the process and improving overall operation by
reducing costs and increasing productivity as well as combination in future [23]. It is required to ensure that the
business case for implementing the process is driven with the help of value proposition.
As IoT becomes a necessary part of the logistics industry, warehouses will track the equipments, inventory as
well as vehicles via cloud. Several machines that are connected to another with RFID tags can enable it [10].
The parcels as well as pallets can communicate with each other. On the other hand, the organization-based
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server can track movements as well as progress of the journey. Location as well as asset tracking system can be
automated once the physical location is translated to digital information.
Conclusion, limitations and future work
IoT based robotics can be helpful to track the places reached easily from the moment; it is shipped to the
destination point. However, the process of scanning barcodes is performed with the help of particular point of
distribution. When IoT hits the tracking system, the particular parcels come with RFID tags as well as update
data automatically. Human labor to load the items becomes lesser. After loading the parcel into the vehicle, the
specific carrier will get information about it. The item will be sent across the organization through cloud. On the
other hand, the supply chain works on reactive mode for alterations. These are developed after the events
occurred and stimulate in the process. The data from sensors of different network would be fused with RFID
and GPS data for getting information and system in the process. The supply chain operators can keep checking
the driver and performance of the vehicle. The factors like turning gearbox malfunction will be identified along
with the information sent to the organization.
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Glossary and Abbreviations
Appendices
Appendix I: Industry Client Details
Figure 1: IoT statistics in logistics in supply chain
(Source: [5])
Figure 2: IoT use in logistics in supply chain
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Figure 3: IoT statistics in logistics in supply chain
(Source: [2])
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Appendix II: Individual Literature review
Dolly
IOT IN SMART LOCATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
In logistic domain, internet of things has ability to develop a smart location management system. It will help the
organizations tracking the activities of vehicles as well as delivery status. After delivery of the products or
coming to a specific place, a push message is sent to the manager. The solution is considered as help in planning
delivery. Hence, IoT technology is successfully used to improve location management as well as streamlining
the business procedures [1].
IOT IN INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
Effective management of inventory and warehousing has an important role in connecting logistics ecosystem.
Therefore, placement of inexpensive sensors will assist allowing the organizations tracking the products and
monitoring the status and position. It also creates smart warehouse system. IoT technology can be helpful to
prevent the losses of products and efficiency locating an item required [2].
IOT IN PREDICTIVE ANALYSIS
IoT helps in making predictive analytics. It is helpful to make cooperation and develop effective strategies for
developing business. In addition, it enhances decision-making process, develops insights for smart business and
manages risks in better way. Internet-enabled devices are important for collecting large data accounts as well as
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transmit to central system to make further analysis. In addition, IoT as well as predictive analytics solutions can
be applied in order to route and deliver the products [3].
USE OF IOT IN BLOCKCHAIN MANAGEMENT
The results need to be timely placed and efficient vehicle maintenance and prevention of any crushes. Hence,
the organizations as well as their customers want the particular option for tracing lifecycle of the product from
source of the product to transportation. Blockchain can be able to solve several security issues in IoT and can
add good value for supply chains [4].
FLEET MANAGEMENT BY IOT
IotT has a significant role in logistics and supply chain. Internet of things is helpful in managing inventory and
warehousing. On the other hand, from security of passengers and fleet management for assembling procedures
and times of delivery, transportation and logistics industry requires effective solutions that help to move people
as well as cargo efficiently and safely [5].
LOGISTICS BUSINESS PROCESS WITH IOT
With the advent of mobile technologies as well as internet of things, the organizations can accelerate
profitability, productivity as well as operations with the solutions. These are designed for procedures to get
optimal solution. The appropriate internet of things solution can be useful to connect the devices across
centralized cloud network as well as capture and share critical data that allows in obtaining real-time visibility of
the operations [6].
Hasham Ahamad
IOT IN TRANSPORTATION OF LOGISTICS
Transportation and logistics across the world are focused on maximizing efficiency of supply chain for
sustaining viability and profitability. On the contrary, in order to reach to the level of performance, it is required
to develop end-to-end enhancement. The complete visibility can facilitate effective and take timely decisions. In
addition, it helps to minimize delays with the help of quick identification process. Mobile technologies provide
several advantages in business line [7].
IOT IN APPLICATIONS OF LOGISTICS
Identification of radio frequency, barcode scanner and mobile computers has an impact on visibility and
operations of supply chain. Transportation as well as logistics organizations using RFID technology are
providing 100% shipping and receiving accuracy. There is 99.5% inventory accuracy as well as 30% faster
order processing and reduction in labor costs [8].
IOT IN LOGISTICS BUSINESS AND SUPPLY CHAIN
Currently, businesses have found the benefits using the mobile technologies. The unpredictable nature of
increased traffic, cost of fuel as well as changing regulatory environment can be achieved with the help of
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internet of things. On the other hand, warehouse and yard management are core transportation as well as
logistics business. It has impact on cost of the business as well as ability for completion. By conversion of
physical to digital, transportation as well as digital process can be achieved [9].
FLEET MANAGEMENT BY IOT
Internet of things can be helpful in fleet management. It helps in transportation as well as logistics, fleet
management that acts an important role in handling maintenance of the schedules to maximize productivity as
well as operational efficiency where downtime of fleet need to be minimized. The mobile scanners, RFID
systems and computer enable the organization to gain benefits. Hence, replacement of manual as well as hard
copy orders with the mobile devices, technicians can save time [].
IOT IN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
The internet of things has transformed several things within the business world as well as supply chain
managers along with supply chain managers. It is reported by IT research firm Gartner that there will be 20.8
billion things in utilize, an incredible leap of 6.4 billion in 2016 that sensor-enabled objects. There is vertical in
the industry utilizes the IoT in order to support operations as well as enhance the bottom lines [17].
IOT IN LOGISTICS AND SUPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
The internet of things has created that is required to store, analyze as well as categorize for assisting the supply
chain managers that make the process proper recommendations optimizing the operations. As with several areas
of economy, the digital revolution has the impact on the delivery. The combination of analytics, mobile
computing as well as cloud services that are fueled with the help of third party logistics [10]
Salahuddin Mohammed
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT WITH IOT
The most significant advantages of incorporation in the supply chain that is obvious. Hence, collection as well
as analysis of the data collected from the world in warehouses as well as on-shipping vehicles. Radio-frequency
detection devices are the examples of IoT action in supply chain. The devices are placed on the objects as well
as shipping the process. It engages the organization that provides outsourced services in order to move resources
as well as products from an area to another [11].
DATA PROCESSING IN LOGISTICS
IoT has changed to the procedure that can process data. The largest trends poised in order to upend supply chain
management is considered as asset training that provides the organizations to the total overhaul supply chain as
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well as logistics operations through providing the tools in order to take decision effectively, save time and
money [8]. .
IOT ROBOTS IN LOGISTICS
Use of IoT has brought a massive change in supply chain and logistics. Drones or XBlock robots have the
highest potential in the field of retail, logistics, e-commerce and logistics. The drones as well as droids add
speed as well as efficiency to the environment of working. The drones make sure the process of working in the
environment where it is required to process effective business automation by providing smart inventory tracking
as well as fast process of transportation of the products and instant delivery to in-store [12].
IOT ROBOTS IN FUTURE LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
In future, it is expected that there will be widespread utilization as well as adoption of self-driving vehicle that
are tested at the particular business process. IoT devices are responsible to collect large data amounts. In this
perspective, business can reduce accidents and minimize operating costs as well as optimize road traffic. In
logistics industry, drones ensure effective business process automation providing smart inventory tracking as
well as fast transportation of products. Hence, being under technological progress as well as facing several
challenges that require effective steps to mitigate [13].
ASSET TRACKING WITH IOT
Asset tracking is one of the applications that help to manage tracks. Freight as well as shipping organizations
has used barcode scanners for tracking the scanners and managing inventory. On the other hand, new
developments are making the scanners obsolete. The newer asset tracking solutions can offer important as well
as usable data. There are various parts of technology, which are already changing the process followed by the
logistics organizations [14].
IOT IN ADVANCED LOGISTIC MANAGEMENT
Active as well as passive RFID tags can provide data on the specific items that are attached. The major
difference between the tags includes RFID antennas well as a microchip to store information. Internet-connected
trackers utilize long-range networks that let the organizations to tack particular items in the delivery journey.
Bluetooth tags as well as beacons offer tracking data in smaller and confined areas along with the organizations
utilize in retail stores for monitoring traffic of the customers and offers marketing messages to the customers
[15].
Gurdeep Singh Dhaliwal
ITEM TRACKING WITH IOT
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Product traceability is one of the functions that can be helpful for the organizations. The computing power in the
mobile phone that are combined with the process of computing and tracking the process. The opportunity of IoT
driven transformation has the complete length of the supply chain as well as retail to post the data capture [16].
IOT IN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
It is important to embrace the new IoT technologies. Supply chain optimization would improve the process that
is one of the major benefits of the process. The lack of standards seems to cover the process of security
implications. Hence, it is required to focus on the specific activity. Integrated solution that covers the aspects of
supply chain is important for the process [17].
IOT IN WAREHOUSE MANAGEMENT
The organizations as well as governments operate several numbers of vehicles. The inventory as well as
warehouse management is important to the process that makes the solutions using GPS as well as tracking
system. Physical asset movement as well as delivery is one of the activities that include fleets of large semi-
trailer trucks. The transport products can fulfill orders of customers and business. Transportation of customers
consists of the governments as well as business using vehicles in order to transport people from a specific
destination to another [18].
IOT IN LOGISTIC BASED LOCATION MANAGEMENT
Location of vehicles and the stages of transportation process can be achieved with the help of internet of things.
The data are generally recorded as well as saved in blockchain and the products that are provided a digital ID for
securing the information regarding the product lifecycle. On the other hand, a survey conducted by GT Nexus
and Capgemini, it has been found that there are 70% manufacturing as well as retail organizations started for a
digital transformation project in supply chain as well as logistics operation [19].
SUPPLY CHAIN PROCESS WITH IOT
Logistic automation can enhance efficiency in warehouse as well as transportation of the products. The general
automation systems are automated cranes, industrial robots, wrapping the process. By using the existing
technology, it becomes possible to solve and reduce the potential negative impact caused by supply chain
procedure. Automation in the process of monitoring as well as controlling the products, IoT has an important
role. On the other hand, transportation and logistics engages the process of delivery, movement as well as
collection of the products [20].
IOT IN LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
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IoT in logistics can be projected generating 1.9$ trillion value. The starting process of embracing IoT for
logistics with the nature of queries to develop the logistics is important to be considered. Inventory management
is one of the volatile procedures as well as nature of creating several confusing situations. In this perspective, it
is required to focus on the location at which the consignment is dropped. On the contrary, it is important to get
help from the IOT for logistic solutions. An efficient process of route optimization can be helpful for the carriers
and resulting carbon emission. Hence, it is important to emphasize on the use of IoT in logistics and supply
chain so that potential benefits can be obtained [21].
Sections Description Max
Marks
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1. Introduction Is the topic introduced appropriately, and is there an overview of the report
given in this section?
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0.5
2. Problem domain and
research questions
Is there a specific research problem identified? Are the research questions
relevant?
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3.Background
and Project
Objective
Clear aim and objectives of the project.
Has literature review been conducted well on the chosen topic (such as quality
of the papers, variety of publications, including journals and conferences)?
Is the summary of the literature review clear, specific and does it capture the
essence of the literature review conducted? Is the summary of all papers
reviewed included in Appendix II: Literature Review Summary? [Each student
should refer minimum of 6 (three journals, three conferences) peer-reviewed
papers]
Does this section specify objectives of the project in a clear and concise
manner?
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6
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0.75
6
0.5
4. Project Requirements
Analysis and
Specification
Does this section include details requirements specifications?
Does it include a list of project requirements: Are there clear project
requirements such as hardware, software, etc?
.5
1
References Are citations and references given correctly in IEEE style? 2
Appendix I Is Client Details with contact name’s signature and project proposal included? 1
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