Project Overview

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Designing an airport-like system of transporting luggage and virtually checking in passengers.

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Problem statement

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Airports have very inefficient luggage handling and check-in systems, which makes customers dissatisfied. Design a solution to improve efficiency and accuracy.

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Figure 1. Final Mechanism Simulation. Source : Video Taken by Youssef Khafagy from Autodesk Inventor

Figure 1. Final Mechanism Simulation. Source : Video Taken by Youssef Khafagy from Autodesk Inventor

Project Objectives

• Create a mechanical system that transfers luggage efficiently between platforms using a linear and/or rotary actuator
• Create a Python program to process passengers and flights efficiently for check-ins
• Create a Python code that automates a luggage sorting system using a barcode to sort luggage into accepted or rejection bins.

Constraints

• Limited Material
• Size Restrictions
• Time Constrained (milestones)

Timeline

Applied & Technical Skills

• Inventor Autodesk
• Python Programming
• Problem-solving
• PrusaSlicer 3D Printing
• Raspberry Pi
• Team Management
• Scheduling meetings and taking notes.

Team’s Work

• Project Report
• Building Project Basis
• Q-arm & Python Code
• Project Roles

Personal Contributions

• Project Manager
• Solid Modelling (CAD) + 3D Printing and Assembling Mechanism
• Python Code
• Project Report

Reflection

This project was an excellent introduction to engineering, teaching me essential skills in CAD, Python coding, and 3D printing technology. I gained valuable experience in collaboration, problem-solving, and adapting to challenges like design constraints and last-minute troubleshooting. Testing and continuous revising emphasized the importance of continual progress, and working on both mechanical and code components increased my confidence in integrating different skills. Overall, the project improved my technical knowledge and teamwork skills, preparing me to face more complex problems in the future.

One of the most valuable lessons I learned from this project was leadership. As the project manager, I realized my role in leading my team to a successful project. This work taught me the value of facilitating communication among teammates, as collaboration is at the heart of any successful project. Even if tasks are divided, they have to eventually come together to create an overall end product. Being a leader involves making sure that coordination goes well and encouraging teamwork to achieve the project. Moving forward, I intend to build on the leadership abilities I gained during this project, emphasizing communication and teamwork to effectively lead my future teams.