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= The | = The System = | ||
== What it Looks like == | |||
*Describe here the system as a whole, and what the different components look like. How it is seen by the user(s) etc. | |||
*Drawing of what it looks like connected to an AH supermarket in the parking lot. | |||
*Insert drawings/sketches | |||
*Explanation of how it is modular and can be expanded and collapsed in size. | |||
== How it Works == | |||
*Describe how the system works as a whole. | |||
*Detailed information on function can be found in the -How it works powerpoint slides- | |||
* How a drone finds the system | |||
* How a mailman has access | |||
* How users have access | |||
== Location == | |||
Where should these pick-up points be placed. Why is this a logical choice. etc. | |||
<br> | |||
Who has access to these things. etc. | |||
=== Now: Using Amazon lockers === | |||
<br> today there are some locker systems already in use. | |||
<br> Amazon already has there own locker. | |||
<br> This locker is placed at locations which can be accessed 24 hours a day. | |||
<br> for example 7-Eleven, Amazon pays a small fee each month but Amazon and 7-Eleven wont tell what it is. [http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10000872396390443545504577567763829784538?mg=reno64-wsj&url=http%3A%2F%2Fonline.wsj.com%2Farticle%2FSB10000872396390443545504577567763829784538.html%2F article about amazon lockers] | |||
<br> [http://www.wired.com/2012/08/amazons-lockers-move-frontlines-of-retail-war-to-back-of-7-eleven/ another article about amazon lockers] | |||
= | === distance to supermarkets === | ||
<br> In Holland the average distance to a supermarket is 0.9 Km. In big cities residents can choose from 3 major supermarkets within 1 kilometer. [http://www.cbs.nl/nl-NL/menu/themas/dossiers/nederland-regionaal/publicaties/artikelen/archief/2010/2010-3189-wm.htm cbs statistics of supermarkets] | |||
<br> In Eindhoven this distance is on average 0.7 Km, and the amount of supermarkets within 3 Km is 16.5 supermarkets. [http://statline.cbs.nl/StatWeb/publication/?DM=SLNL&PA=70904ned&D1=114-115&D2=11661,11786-11787&D3=a&VW=T statistics Eindhoven] | |||
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Explanation of | Picture of Eindhoven & its grocery store locations | ||
Explanation of who can be reached and why this is effective | |||
= Further Issues to Consider = | |||
* taking the tote | |||
* rules and regulations | |||
* how many cubbies needed for an area | |||
* how are packages (and totes) returned | |||
=References= | =References= | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
Revision as of 12:36, 6 October 2014
| Project Trajectory | Project Pages | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Home | Problem Definition | Opening | locker |
| Planning and Milestones | Background Research | Chimney | Amazon Drone |
| Meetings | Requirements | Chimney to Cubby | The Whole Drone Package System Concept |
| Design Method(s) | Brainstorm | Cubby to Person | |
| Personal Logs | Concepts Chosen | Software | |
Facts & Assumptions
| Drone Tote | Height | Width | Depth | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum | 0.2 kg | |||
| Maximum | 2.3 kg | |||
| Average | 12 cm | 15 cm | 26 cm | 1.5 kg |
| Drone | Height | Width | Depth | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||||
| Maximum | ||||
| Average |
Specs were estimated from looking at the Amazon Prime Air video since no real dimensions could be found, currently.[1]
Tote has barcode located in bottom right corner of the tote on both the front and back face, simplifies orientation problem.
Assumptions
The System
What it Looks like
- Describe here the system as a whole, and what the different components look like. How it is seen by the user(s) etc.
- Drawing of what it looks like connected to an AH supermarket in the parking lot.
- Insert drawings/sketches
- Explanation of how it is modular and can be expanded and collapsed in size.
How it Works
- Describe how the system works as a whole.
- Detailed information on function can be found in the -How it works powerpoint slides-
- How a drone finds the system
- How a mailman has access
- How users have access
Location
Where should these pick-up points be placed. Why is this a logical choice. etc.
Who has access to these things. etc.
Now: Using Amazon lockers
today there are some locker systems already in use.
Amazon already has there own locker.
This locker is placed at locations which can be accessed 24 hours a day.
for example 7-Eleven, Amazon pays a small fee each month but Amazon and 7-Eleven wont tell what it is. article about amazon lockers
another article about amazon lockers
distance to supermarkets
In Holland the average distance to a supermarket is 0.9 Km. In big cities residents can choose from 3 major supermarkets within 1 kilometer. cbs statistics of supermarkets
In Eindhoven this distance is on average 0.7 Km, and the amount of supermarkets within 3 Km is 16.5 supermarkets. statistics Eindhoven
Picture of Eindhoven & its grocery store locations Explanation of who can be reached and why this is effective
Further Issues to Consider
- taking the tote
- rules and regulations
- how many cubbies needed for an area
- how are packages (and totes) returned
References
- ↑ Allain, R.(2013).Physics of the Amazon Octocopter Drone.Wired Science Blogs.<http://www.wired.com/2013/12/physics-of-the-amazon-prime-air-drone/>