Design Challenge Objective: To generate conceptual ideas for a humanoid robot, named the FoyBot 1.

Brief Participants are required to generate conceptual design solutions for a humanoid robot that meets the given specifications, to be used for exhibitions and educational purposes. The designs can be presented in 3D format or as detailed annotated hand drawn sketches. Teams can be made up of an individual or up to three (3) persons. Deadline for submitting your design idea is 24th August 2012. Submit your designs to uctiesig@hotmail.com. Should you have any further enquiries, please do not hesitate to contact ESIG. Please ensure have proper presentation material. The design that most closely matches the requirements will be selected for development. 2. Design specifications The general specifications that the design solution must meet are listed in table 1. Table 1: Design specification for display robot Feature Structure Functional specifications Specification Humanoid robot To hold and support a 17 inch display screen Simple and innovative design To include controllable motion on its joints Max height: 1000mm Max Width (base) : 650mm Span: 600mm Incorporate ergonomic features Aesthetically pleasing Up to 10kg

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3. Judging criteria Students projects will be judged based on the following criteria: i. ii. iii. iv. Overall design Efficiency Creative ability and design methods Innovation