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Robotic Vehicle 
Materials
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Acrylic
Another material which is ideal for use, Acrylic plastic can be 3D printed and injection moulded.
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Stainless Steel
This material has excellent corrosion resistance and can be used on any hinges the robotic vehicle may possess
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Purpose/Function
Guidance
This robotic vehicle can be used to guide people with the use of an RGB LED which displays directional lights which change colours to present messages. Not only this, a speaker system will also call out said directions.
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This guidance robot will be compatible for use on a University campus, funfairs. hospitals and other large events where people may need directions on foot.
Litter
This robotic vehicle will possess an interchangeable slotting system in which various attachments can be mounted onto the robotic vehicle. It can utilise rotating brushes which direct litter in toward its very own litter and debris storage.
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Alternatively, the robotic vehicle may also use claws or grabbers to retrieve and remove larger objects such as glass bottles from the pathways of University campuses and public sidewalks.
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Entertainment
Robotic vehicles can often be used for recreational purposes, such robotic vehicle can be remote controlled. One good example of such would be drones.
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Quality of life
This concept will be extremely useful within a University campus as the robotic vehicle will possess a storage and platform in which an individual can load their luggage, books or personal items along it. After doing so. the user then picks up its remote so that the robot follows the person.
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Essential Components
Internal Speaker System
This is an important component as it allow for many possibilities to be explored. The speaker system will enable the robotic vehicle to guide individuals, to deter unwanted wildlife as well as to inform others about essential information.,
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Tracks
This component is one of the most important, this is due to the fact that without it, the vehicle would fail to move and would be stationary. These tracks should aim to replicate that of a military tank. This is because it possesses great versatility, good grip and the ability to overcome any rocky or steep obstacles.
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Infrared Cameras
This will aid in the prevention of human contact, the robotic vehicle will be able to operate without interfering with human life. The infrared cameras will pick up large heat signatures and avoid it.
Rubber Protection
The rubber protection will be an important addition to the robotic vehicle. The robotic vehicle over its lifetime may have many bumps and collisions, therefore in order to protect its shell and tracks, rubber protection panels can be used.
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Hinge
This hinge can be used in conjunction with a lock or clicking mechanism to gain access to the robotic vehicles internal components
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Slotting system
This slotting system will enable the robotic vehicle to be multipurpose, as opposed to having one use it can have many more. In addition to this, a slotting/locking mechanism can also be installed into the panels which open up to the internal components.
RGB LED
An RGB LED will prove to be useful due to its ability to display so many colours with the use of coding. Such colours may be used to display messages and alerts to others nearby, for example a flashing amber beacon when litter cleaning is in operation. In addition to that, red markers to indicate not to turn a certain way.
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Maintainence and Safety
Accessibility
In order to carry out effective maintenance, access to the internal components of the robotic vehicle should be easy and simple. Therefore, this will reduce the difficulty to maintain the robotic vehicles functions and ensure longevity,
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Alerts or Alarms
The robotic vehicle will be programmed to display Amber lights when in need of notifying nearby pedestrians. This will increase the safety of the robotic vehicle as people will be more aware
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In addition, the robotic vehicle may also have an alarm sound which can be displayed when the side panels are opened by an unknown person. This is ideal as it prevents theft and ensures only the desired people who possess keys are able to access it.
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Back up systems
In case there are failures with certain functions, there will be additional back up systems which will temporarily replace the affected component. For example a faulty speaker system will have a backup, however it will be much smaller.
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