Requirement Analysis
Define objectives, use cases, and constraints.
Identify critical technical challenges.
Conceptual Design
Create a high-level system block diagram.
Select preliminary components and technologies.
Rapid Prototyping
Build quick and functional prototypes using platforms like Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or FPGA.
Simulate key system functions with basic hardware and firmware.
Validation Testing
Test functionality against initial requirements.
Identify potential design flaws and risks.
Component Selection
Select microcontrollers, sensors, actuators, power supplies, and other components based on performance and cost considerations.
Feasibility Reporting
Document findings, successes, and areas needing further exploration.
Provide recommendations for moving to detailed design.
Integration Planning
Define how subsystems will interact (hardware-to-software and hardware-to-hardware).
System Architecture
Develop a comprehensive architecture diagram outlining hardware components, software layers, and communication protocols.
Documentation
Generate comprehensive design documentation, including block diagrams, component details, and test plans.