Noren, C. A., & Andersen, K. L., & Gakhar, K., & Olinger, A., & Palchuru, P., & Tran, S. T., & Valasek, J. (2017, June), Student Paper: Small Team Agile Systems Engineering For Rapid Prototyping   of Robotic Systems  Paper presented at 2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Columbus, Ohio. 10.18260/1-2--28863

\bibitem{asee_peer_28863}
  Noren, C. A., \& Andersen, K. L., \& Gakhar, K., \& Olinger, A., \& Palchuru, P., \& Tran, S. T., \& Valasek, J. (2017, June), \emph{Student Paper: Small Team Agile Systems Engineering For Rapid Prototyping   of Robotic Systems}
  Paper presented at 2017 ASEE Annual Conference \& Exposition, Columbus, Ohio.
  10.18260/1-2--28863

Charles Avery Noren, Kendra Lynne Andersen, Kanika Gakhar, Angela Olinger, Preetam Palchuru, Scott Thien Tran, and John Valasek.  "Student Paper: Small Team Agile Systems Engineering For Rapid Prototyping   of Robotic Systems".  2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Columbus, Ohio, 2017, June.  ASEE Conferences, 2017.  https://peer.asee.org/28863 Internet.  26 Apr, 2024

\bibitem{asee_peer_28863}
  Charles Avery Noren, Kendra Lynne Andersen, Kanika Gakhar, Angela Olinger, Preetam Palchuru, Scott Thien Tran, and John Valasek.
  "Student Paper: Small Team Agile Systems Engineering For Rapid Prototyping   of Robotic Systems".
  \emph{2017 ASEE Annual Conference \& Exposition, Columbus, Ohio, 2017, June}.
  ASEE Conferences, 2017.
  https://peer.asee.org/28863 Internet.  26 Apr, 2024

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author = "Charles Avery Noren, Kendra Lynne Andersen, Kanika Gakhar, Angela Olinger, Preetam Palchuru, Scott Thien Tran, and John Valasek"
title = "Student Paper: Small Team Agile Systems Engineering For Rapid Prototyping   of Robotic Systems"
booktitle = "2017 ASEE Annual Conference \& Exposition"
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AB  - In light of complex engineering challenges, new approaches to the rapid development of systems must be established in order to quickly and accurately address the requested engineering need. In particular, vehicular and robotic system design requires the integration of both hardware and software, necessitating a vast skill set covering a variety of engineering and scientific disciplines. In order to design, build, test and implement solutions to real world problems, the many facets of the engineering challenge must be deeply scrutinized. The particular case study which will be investigated in this study, and the reason for the creation of this engineering team, is the development of a rail-based robotic system.  

An agile systems engineering spiral development approach provides a variety of benefits in the development of complex engineering systems. As such, a cross-functional team consisting of an equal balance of engineers from Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering  Departments was selected to address the challenged associated with the aforementioned robotic system. The interdisciplinary nature of the team allowed  for the exploration of different requirements while occasionally challenging discipline -specific norms.   With close inspection in the preliminary stages, the overhead associated with individual component integration can be minimized to ensure maximized time for testing and evaluation.

In addition to the multidisciplinary approach, a small team allows for quick response to the dynamic requirements and evaluation criteria most systems encounter. Unlike large teams that often face problems associated with passive "group-think" patterns, this program was restricted to a small number of engineers in order to implement an actively dynamic check and balance system.  

In order to develop an effective system, special consideration must be given to the requirements, integration, and installation of each system component. Unlike goal-oriented development, spiral development allows each aspect of the engineering process to contribute towards the final product on a continuous basis. With a small team, individual responsibility and contribution provides a crucial role in the development of the system, and each individual develops his or her skill set due to the increased responsibility. Finally, a multidisciplinary team allows for unique learning and development opportunities for the team members and a better solution to the engineering need. It is the benefits of this approach that have allowed for the development of a rail-based robotics system designed to more accurately address the customer’s need. This paper presents the results and analysis of the effectiveness and performance of this structure during an industry sponsored project, including lessons learned and recommendations for future small team Agile systems engineering projects.  

AU  - Charles Avery Noren
AU  - Kendra Lynne Andersen
AU  - Kanika Gakhar
AU  - Angela Olinger
AU  - Preetam Palchuru
AU  - Scott Thien Tran
AU  - John Valasek
CY  - Columbus, Ohio
DA  - 2017/06/24
PB  - ASEE Conferences
TI  - Student Paper: Small Team Agile Systems Engineering For Rapid Prototyping   of Robotic Systems
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DO  - 10.18260/1-2--28863
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