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| ===== 8. Conclusions ===== | ===== 8. Conclusions ===== | ||
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| + | The main purpose of this report was to start developing a construction kit for a swimming robot with biomimetic features in order to arouse children´s curiosity and enthusiasm for technology. The research focused on enabling children to experiment on the physics of floating objects and drawing attention to sustainability problems of the oceans. During the entire development, | ||
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| + | At first, this chapter presents and discusses the main achievements obtained during this project. Finally, an outlook on future developments is going to be provided. | ||
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| ==== 8.2 Future Development ==== | ==== 8.2 Future Development ==== | ||
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| + | Following this project, the proposed modifications to the tail mechanism can be performed. They mainly consist of increasing the dimensions of the spring steel shaft and torque of the DC motor that activate the tail segments. When also the longitudinal balance of the prototype is improved, the remaining functionality tests for steering left/right and submersion can be performed. At this state, the prototype will fulfil the initially proposed requirements. | ||
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| + | In addition, different fin models (varying in shape and size) can be experimentally tested in order to detect their effectiveness of steering and stabilizing the robot´s locomotion. Also, it is important to develop easier and safer waterproofing mechanisms because children are expected to easily loose their enthusiasm if water leaks inside the robot and components break. | ||
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| + | Finally, the other proposed features of the toy, which are to teach mechanics and programming, | ||
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| The following survey was done in the “EscolaSecundária do Agrupamento de Escolas de ÁguasSantas” in Porto, Portugal. The results were displayed in the marketing plan in Chapter 4. | The following survey was done in the “EscolaSecundária do Agrupamento de Escolas de ÁguasSantas” in Porto, Portugal. The results were displayed in the marketing plan in Chapter 4. | ||
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