Project proposal

The initial project concept.

Idea

• What action does the device perform? How long does it take?
  • Instead of swiping with bristles, the broom uses a state-of-the-art guided air stream to not leave any fine particles in their original place.
• What is a successful result? What is an unsuccessful result?
  • SUCCESSFUL: The dirt in front of the broom is no longer in front of the broom.
  • UNSUCCESSFUL: Dirt stays where it was
• Is the device useful? What does malfunction look like?
  • USEFUL: It can relocate dirt
  • MALFUNCTION: Electrocution, Fire, Sucking, No relocation of dirt.
• What action does the user have to do for the device to work?
  • Pretend to perform a normal broom-swiping action.
• What does successful interaction look like? What does unsuccessful interaction look like?
  • SUCCESSFUL: Broom starts blowing as soon as a defined acceleration is surpassed
  • UNSUCCESSFUL: Broom does not start blowing; Starts blowing without interaction
• Where and when would the device be used?
  • Whenever a normal broom would be used
• Why / When / For who / How is the device uncomfortable? Is it ever unintentionally comfortable?
  • Overengineered, does not give you more control than a regular broom
  • Broom must be recharged regularly OR wired connection always
  • Vacuum like sounds without any advantages of a vacuum compared to a broom
  • Never comes into direct contact with dirt, so it does not have to be cleaned

Implementation

The broom requires a power source, a microcontroller, an acceleration sensor, and a powerful motor. The user does not have to interact with the broom other than use it like a normal broom. It will turn on and off by itself when it senses motion.

Sketch

Time plan