SHU: THE RUNNING SHU: THE RUNNING COMPANIONCOMPANION

Katie KlacikKatie KlacikBrian BaumgartnerBrian Baumgartner

Dan StraussDan StraussKyle AndersonKyle Anderson

Brief Project Overview

Track distance run via GPS. Relay real time statistics to user via

LCD. Battery powered. Arm-mounted portable device

Ethical IssuesProduct Reliability and Safety Must be durable enough to work while being

jostled. Must test our product thoroughly to know what

levels of impact it can sustain—What if the runner trips?

Must ensure there are no loose pieces on the inside.

Must ensure battery will never short because this could cause personal injury.

Must be able to work when slightly moist. Runner will likely be sweating when wearing device

How will we address these issues? Test thoroughly to ensure it will always

work under normal operating conditions. Place warnings in user’s manual for

things such as: Do not store near fire. Do not wear in heavy rain

Place a warning label on back of device to remind user not to store near fire due to possibility of battery explosion.

Environmental Issues & Solutions LCD manufacturing

Produces Nitrogen Trifluoride, a gas that contributes to the greenhouse effect.

SOLUTION: Could look into using “green LCDs”

Recycling our product Do not want product’s pieces to end up in a

landfill. SOLUTION: Could offer a monetary reward

to user’s who return their product to us after it’s life cycle is complete. We could then recycle the parts as necessary.

Question & Question & Comments?Comments?