NEEDS ANALYSIS FOR DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF AN EDUCATIONAL HUMANOID ROBOT

This study introduces the initial phase of Ulrich and Eppinger's' product design approach, specifically the requirements analysis, employed to architect a cost-effective, education-oriented humanoid robot. Existing robots in education are costly and inaccessible. Addressing the necessity for all educational institutions to possess such a robot, this research proposes the development of an experimental model attainable at an affordable price. However, such a process requires the identification of the particular needs of clients. It necessitates the discernment of specific client needs through a concise questionnaire. The responses are subsequently analyzed to convert needs into functional specifications. The next stage is the creation of a functional hierarchy, paving the way for future investigations on the optimal concept and the development of the proposed experimental model.