Undergraduate Project Report: Spider Robot with Wireless Cam

This report details an Engineering Technologist's project focused on the development of a Spider Robot with Wireless Cam and Wi-Fi data communication. The project involved designing and implementing an autonomous robot capable of climbing vertical terrain, a novel capability for robotic systems. The report outlines the application of engineering principles, including systematic understanding of natural sciences, mathematics, and computer science. It covers the use of C++ for algorithm development, material procurement, testing, and customization. The report also addresses contextual factors, project scope, engineering practices, ethical conduct, communication, and teamwork. Challenges encountered, such as issues with the wireless camera, were resolved through innovative solutions. The project aimed to create a creative and innovative design, demonstrating professional use of skills and effective team leadership. The report highlights the project's adherence to professional accountability and the successful application of engineering techniques for completing the algorithm and design accurately.

ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST
Summary Statement
Competency Element A brief summary of how you have
applied the element
Paragraph in the career
episode(s) where the
element is addressed
ET1 KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL BASE
ET1.1 Systematic, theory-based
understanding of the underpinning natural
and physical sciences and the engineering
fundamentals applicable to the technology
domain
The project report was for Spider Robot
with Wireless Cam and Wi-Fi Data
Communication. I have successfully
evaluated and applied my engineering
efficiency and fundamentals for
achievement of the expected results.
CE3.1
ET1.2 Conceptual understanding of the
mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics
and computer and information sciences
which underpin the technology domain
I do comprises of distinct capabilities and
understanding of mathematics, statistics,
computer science, numerical analysis and
information for ensuring that the design
of this spider robot is accurate and
appropriate.
CE3.2
ET1.3 In-depth understanding of
specialist bodies of knowledge within the
technology domain
For the project of spider robot, I had to
write the algorithm with C++ language
and hence showed by in depth
understanding of C++ and logic
designing.
CE3.3
ET1.4 Discernment of knowledge
development within the technology
domain
Since, I had the responsibility of material
procurement, I tested as well as
customized products and even performed
several testing with software.
CE3.2 and CE3.3
ET1.5 Knowledge of contextual factors
impacting the technology domain
I identified the contextual factors that
majorly impacted the entire technological
domain and was successful in obtaining
outputs.
CE3.4
ET1.6 Understanding of the scope,
principles, norms, accountabilities and
bounds of contemporary engineering
practice in the technology domain
I made an understanding of the project
scope, norms, principles, bounds and
accountabilities of the contemporary
engineering practices within electronics
and communication engineering.
CE3.5, CE3.6
ET2 ENGINEERING APPLICATION ABILITY
ET2.1 Application of established
engineering methods to broadly-defined
problem solving within the technology
domain
I provided perfect designing only after
resolving the issues confronted. I faced an
issue of wireless camera and finally was
successful in resolving the issue by
changing image sensor.
CE3.7, CE3.10
ET2.2 Application of engineering
techniques, tools and resources within the
technology domain
The various engineering techniques,
resources and tools such as electronics
and communication materials that I had
utilized in the project with high
efficiency.
CE3.8
ET2.3 Application of systematic synthesis
and design processes within the
technology domain
I have successfully applied engineering
techniques and C++ language for
completing the algorithm and making the
CE3.9

design of spider robot accurately.
ET2.4 Application of systematic
approaches to the conduct and
management of projects within the
technology domain
This particular project needed proper
application of systematic approaches to
proper management and execution after
following electronics and communication
segments.
CE3.9 and CE3.10
ET3 PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
ET3.1 Ethical conduct and professional
accountability
Although, I was an undergraduate
student, I made sure that I was being
highly ethical and logical in the project
work, which ensure that professional
accountability is being maintained. I even
followed codes of conduct for successful
execution of the project.
CE3.13
ET3.2 Effective oral and written
communication in professional and lay
domains
I comprised of utmost fluency in C++
language and even have excellent written
communication for project success.
CE3.12
ET3.3 Creative, innovative and proactive
demeanor
I ensured that our project design of spider
robot is extremely creative and innovative
and I made proper plans for this purpose.
CE3.11
ET3.4 Professional use and management
of information
In spite of facing issue with wireless
camera, I have used my professional
skills to resolve the issue properly.
CE3.10, CE3.12
ET3.5 Orderly management of self, and
professional conduct
I have managed professional conducts
and showed leadership skills, in absence
of the supervisor.
CE3.14, CE3.15
ET3.6 Effective team membership and
team leadership
I maintained team work and team
leadership, so that the other team
members do not face any issue, while
executing the project.
CE3.12