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Dragons’ DenOtago Polytechnic BIT 2014
• Group and client• Value proposition statement
(in past tense)
• Options to deliver• Risks
Run fast, tell tale later.
Dragons’ Den
Who we areCrucial Development:
• Kierran McPherson• Bryce Sellars• Dan Bernhardt
Client:
• Peter Harris Innovation Facilitator – Otago Polytechnic
Initial Value Proposition
• The ‘ValueMe’ project has addressed the opportunity of assisting Otago Polytechnic to ready itself to educate students for enterprise towards a graduate profile. The game-based tool has engaged students across several sectors at the Polytechnic; and has improved 80% of student participants’ understanding of adding value to their workplace through enterprise.
Possible Solutions
• Board Game – similar to paying for predictions
• Computer-based Quiz
• Computer Game
What are the risks?Risk Actions to avoid/minimise
People don’t want to play it Involve users throughout the process
Doesn't change people’s perspectives Have users test our idea, early and often
Significant risk of scope creep Have open discussions with client on what is feasible in the time frame
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*CgYa
Celeste Gosling & Yousef Abu Sallamah
Client: Workbridge Client(s)
(image source: http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Assistive_Technology_in_Education)
*Value proposition
The CgYa project has addressed the problem of Assistive Technology gaps for people with limitations/disabilities.
It has been in use since August 2014, and currently 8/10 users have found to be able to tailor this Assistive Technology to their individual needs more than other technologies they have used.
*Delivery Solutions
*Hardware Option
*Software Option (Computer)
*Application Option (Android, iOS etc.)
*Risks
Risk Actions to avoid/minimise
Deadline We will make sure our project will be finished before the deadline.
Lose client We will try to find another client, otherwise we will change to an entrepreneurial project.
Hardware Resources If we find hardware too expensive, we can change to computer software or mobile applications.
Dragons’ Den
Grant Ford and Lucas Mills
Who are we?
Our Client
Courteney Shaw, TradeMe
Value Proposition
The New Goods section on TradeMe was problematic due to being difficult to navigate, and had little functionality. We addressed this problem by improving the New Goods section of the TradeMe website to allow customers a more user-friendly experience with a more refined search selection. TradeMe has now taken control of the development and are working to implement it into their website, with the aim of allowing users to easily distinguish between new and used goods.
Options
Make the process between the seller and buyer feel more personalised: Allow a more refined search to filter
out old & used goods. Create an option at login for the user
to choose whether they want to view the New or Used Goods websites.
Risks
Risk Actions to avoid/minimise
Project scale not large enough
Take on further projects, and develop for mobile as well.
Not allowed access to TradeMe’s API
Develop on our own platform, and make it easy for TradeMe to translate to their own platforms
TradeMe not being able to translate our code into their system
Closely work along TradeMe’s guidelines, and try to ensure that our code meets their standards
Communication issues with TradeMe being in Wellington
Constant online communication, and give client access to our development wiki and documentation
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Jay (Jared) Steele – Project ManagerBo Liu – Software Engineer
Sam Glenn – Software Engineer
Otago MeddIT:
Client:Suzanne Miller – Otago Polytechnic, School of
Midwifery, Wellington.
Value Proposition Statement
The Otago MeddIT project has addressed the opportunity of
supporting midwifery students understand their theoretical
instruction. It has been in use since July 2014 in which time
more students have engaged with their learning. An
average of 70% of Otago Polytechnic students are using the
application to assist them achieve the required level of
knowledge to pass their course.
Solution
Interactive Mobile Learning Tool
• Flexibility • Comprehensive Information • Mobility • Offline/Online access • Dynamic content • Community • Interactivity
Project Risks
Risks Solutions
Audience engagement Make the application compelling to the user
Scope creep Obtain accurate requirements from the client up front and set realistic goals
3D modelling technology Commission an external source to create models for the project
Copyright material from the client Create our own images or commission an external source to create the images for the application
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LA Development
Liam
Alex Client
Value Proposition
• The SQUAWK project has addressed the problem/opportunity of teachers not knowing if their students are learning. It has been in use since August 2014 in which time our users have improved their learning/teaching by 143%.
• Our solution delivers a learning platform for teachers to improve upon their teaching and for student to better their learning.
• Create a smart phone application for students and lecturers.
• Web based application with mobile support linked to social media websites, i.e. Facebook, Twitter.
Possible Solutions
Risks
Risk Actions to avoid/minimise
The student demographic may not have access to a smart device
Steer away from an application, produce a web platform with Mobile compatabilites
Users of the system dislike the product overall and loose interest
User testing, find out what lecturers and students both want in the system.
Users of the system may find it complicated to use
Do user testing, in order to make sure the system is simple and easy to use
Students dislike other people being able to see what they are posting
Create a controlled sharing system which allows the student to choose who sees the posts.
Dragons’ Den
Matthew GordonStacy BatemanBrenton Duncan
Client: Jeanette O’Fee (Head of School, Otago Polytechnic Veterinary School)
Initial Value PropositionThe project has addressed the opportunity to improve veterinary
students ability to interpret the output of a vital signs monitor, thereby correctly accurately identifying an animals state of health.
Since beeing deployed at the Veterinary school in April 2014 surveyed participants reported they had 75% more hands on experience due to its simulated nature. The success rate of students correctly identifying an animal's state of health based on their vital signs alone had improved by 64%;
How We will deliver the solution
• Multi-platformo Mobileo Webo Local / Remote connectivity
• Interface ECG machine with Arduino
• Replicate vital signs monitoring equipment using arduino and sensors
Key RisksRisk Solution
Unable to communicate with ECG
Interface monitor directly with arduino/Raspberry Pi
A similar product already exists Adequate research to make sure ours will be different / adjusting the scope of our project
Loss of the client throughout the year
Contact Sam Mann about possibilities of what to do next
The scope being too large to complete within our time frame
Regularly reviewing the scope as we progress through the project.
Dragons’ Den
Tanvi Ashok - Project ManagerTim Miller - Lead Software DeveloperAdam Charlton - Lead Hardware Developer
Client: Barry Charlton
Value Proposition Statement
Create a device which allows people who have
invested in Solar Power reduce the time it takes
to get return from the investment; by adding
intelligence to the hot water cylinder, we aim to
reduce this time by a year
Options
No Budget - Emulate everything
Realistic - One prototype, one device
Unlimited - Complete home automation
Risks
Risks Actions to avoid
Scope Creep Focus on hot water cylinder and solar power
Failure Add redundancy to hot water cylinder
Hardware Conform to the NZ Electrical Safety Standards
Security Encrypt all user data and lock down hardware
Dragons’ Den
• Team Members: Ben van der Loo & Adam Dackers
• Client: Toby Mann, Business Development & Improvement Manager, Taieri Gorge Railway
Value proposition
• The Train To The Future project has addressed the Taieri Gorge Railway’s problem of delivering safety information and commentary to passengers solely in English. Our solution has been in use since August 2014 in which time the number of passengers receiving and understanding the safety information has improved by 58% and customer satisfaction in the service has improved by 51%.
• Our solution delivers commentary and safety information to passengers in languages other than English.
Possible Solutions
• Local network delivering foreign language audio to passengers smart devices.
• Smart device app that contains the foreign language audio for passengers to listen to.
• Several local F.M. radio broadcasts in different languages.
RisksRisk Actions to avoid/minimise
Older demographic doesn't take up the new technologies
Do user testing to ensure an easy to use and understand system
Train managers do not see value in system and don’t actively implement it
Work with the managers to ensure the system caters to their wants and needs
Environmental factors cause poor performance
Test the solution in the production environment and take measures to minimize performance issues
Passengers dislike the system and overall satisfaction of the service drops
User testing will allow us to cater to passengers expectations of the system
RecoverPlus
Sam Searle, Jonathan Bect
Client
• PhysioPlus Principal
Anne Paringatai
Initial Value Proposition Statement
• The project has addressed the opportunity to increase productivity within the client's business, physiotherapists had unstructured methods with assigning patients exercises, tracking their progression and receiving valuable feedback. This project has saved the physiotherapist's time and resources as well as being able to provide a greater service to their clients.
Solution
• Mobile Application• Web Application• Devices
RiskRisk Solution
Patients do not have smart phones and devices.
Design for both phone and web based.
Scope Creep Client is informed throughout the project.
Deadlines Understand the projects vision.
Loss of Data Backup data weekly
Questions
Dragons’ Den
Daniel Murphy – Project ManagementAdam Bazley - Hardware
Braydon Waayer - HardwareWesley Chase - Software
Andrew Gardner - Software
Value Proposition
The Swarmtech project has addressed the problem of overly expensive and time consuming Land Search And Rescue (L.S.A.R.) equipment and procedures. We are engineering drones along with on-board software that will lower search time and cost.
Solution
• Building Drones (Quadcopters)• Making them autonomous• Programming them to fly in swarm!• Giving them colour recognition ability• Programming them to recognise and work
with GPS
Project ManagementDan Murphy
The Swarmtech project management project has addressed the problem of collaboration and communication between the two groups of Swarmtech and the Research Group. This has resulted with higher work standards, a much better idea of how each group member understands their own roles along with a clearer idea of how to perform more efficiently as a team.
Swarmtech Hardware
Adam Bazley & Braydon Waayer
Value proposition
• The Swarmtech hardware project has addressed the problem of overly expensive surveillance equipment used by Land Search And Rescue. A prototype drone has been successfully integrated with the support software since November 2013 and in field testing since July 2014. Along side this testing a production line for the swarm of drones has been up and running as of February 2014
Solution
Drones &
Raspberry Pi’s
Next Step
• Fully Autonomous Flight• Multiple Drones Working As a Team• Testing, Testing, Testing
Software
Wesley Chase and Andrew Gardner
Value Proposition
• The Swarmtech software project has addressed the problem of collecting and processing data from the swarm of drones. The data from a swarm of drones has been successfully collected and processed since November 2013.
Our Solution
• A Computer based application• User plans the swarms search area• Drone data processing• Possible targets highlighted
Next step
• Communication with multiple drones• Build new UI
Questions
Martin Hyslop, Tejay Skinner
JONATHAN DALEY
VALUE PROPOSITION STATEMENT• The Qntfi project has addressed the problem of Insurance Companies taking months to
process an insurance quote. The idea behind QQM is to give the same accuracy in these quotes but in less time, these quotes will also be updated as material prices change. Since the insurance valuation process can take months, the rate of revaluations are low, which causes high risk on consumers. This product has been in use since April 2014 in which time 80 orders have been processed, with a 75% decrease in processing times.
SOLUTION• Web-based Application
RISKSRisks Solutions
Material & Price Database Intuitive learning system
Admin Controlled Database Using a front end to prevent Database damage
Change of Scope Only minor changes can be made
Dragons’ Den
The City-Wide Energy Meter Project
• Mad Max Development (Rob Attfield)
• Client: Maria Ioannou, Sustainability Advisor for Dunedin City Council
Initial Value Proposition
“The City-Wide Energy Meter project has increased peoples' knowledge of energy consumption and conservation, through open discussion and visual display of real-time energy use.
This project has been in development since August 2013, with the Robust Delivery deployed in May 2014. Since the date of this deployment, energy literacy of survey participants has increased by 10%, compared to the initial energy awareness survey in March 2014.”
Progress so far…Completed code for core functionality – retrieving, storing, and calculations with data.
Have had discussions with Linus Turner (Kavanagh College), Sam Mann, Katrina Lynn (D.C.C), and client, about competition which will be very beneficial for the project’s initial value proposition.
Regular updating of documentation – e.g. project wiki, project work blog.
Development Pathway20th March: Finish initial interface integration
21st March to 9th May: Refine interface, through user testing and code refactoring
If competition is feasible - refine proposition statement, work with other parties to make competition a reality
If competition is not feasible – discuss other options with client
12th May: Robust Delivery
16th June: Completed - technical report, evidence portfolio, survey findings, project poster
19th June: Project Panel
Dragons’ Den
Just TechAbdull
MohammedThomas
Value Statement
The Summer project has addressed the opportunity of creating an online system to provide information on the Masters Games
accessible by mobile device. It has been in use since May 2014 in which time over 500 people
have visited the site. Online registration will begin in July 2014 for the 2015 games. 95% of the
people who have tested the project have found the site significantly easier to use compared to
the previous site.
Functional Requirements
To Complete
● The user will be able to:
○ See their own sporting events.
○ The user will be able to view current results.
○ View past results.
○ The user will be able to login if they are a supporter.
○ Find help for the site.
○ Post to a forum.
○ Find information about Dunedin.
● The system shall be:
○ Available from the Masters games main site.
○ Easy to read.
Completed
• The user will be able to :
○ Login.
• The system shall be :
○ Simple to use.
○ Available on mobile devices.
○ Responsive.
In Progress
● The user will be able to :
○ Receive all the information from the handbook.
○ View photos of the events.
○ Get up-to-date information.
○ View maps of the games.
○ Post to social media.
M.V.P.
M.V.P.
Robust Delivery
Database
Re-design Database
Rebuild database
Forum
Query
Integration
Design
Go over the website design
Username slide functioning
other browser styling
Social aspects
Upload images.
Contact us & help
PHP
Maps Functionality
Social Aspects
News & Updates
More on event details once database is sorted.