HCD Perspectives by AmritaVishwaVidyapeetham

Sofa cum bed

2021-10-26 14:06:37 UTC

I consider this product is a well designed product because, it occupies compact sapce and it has both the use as bed and sofa. It will be suitable for both small space and large space. And it also has a stylish look.

V M Pranavan
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LAPTOP

sripavankumar12132 — 2021-10-26 14:24:46 UTC

As we all know that to buy a laptop we will think twice thrice to get the good specification laptop like (processor ,ram , rom ).some gamers willing to buy a gaming laptop which beat's their imagination with rgb lights, speed e.t.c.
The user will buy according to their need. but after buying it, there is an another good specification laptop like update version in next 5 months like upgrading the future from here. day by day the world was filling with digitals using electronic gadgets etc.

according to user perspective they have to fulfill whey they have there is a update for future we have to go along with it. according to their imagination they will buy after using he will knows the fault in it and also product released by company also recognized the fault and upgrade their version or style or ram or speed.

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Origami designed Bed

subashgogula24 — 2021-10-26 14:27:05 UTC

When see that image image we can find that it was well made engineering creative idea. We know how normal beds look like, but this one is different. No two ends are touched to each other and yet still it is strong as normal one.

Gogula Subash
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ECE

Microsoft Surface - Coffee Table

2021-10-26 14:37:29 UTC

The above image shows the picture of Microsoft Surface (Coffee table design). I find this product well designed since it seems to be very useful for daily needs. Let's say we need to look at the photos from our phone. The process is very simple - place the phone on the table and the images will be fetched very quick and displayed in the surface. This seems to be a compact product too, as it fits in our normal table. It can also be switched off when not in use.

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Samsung Galaxy fold

2021-10-26 14:40:39 UTC

I consider this as a failure product. The most important point is that folding the Galaxy Fold isn’t the durability issue that you should be concerned about. It's the device overall fragility. Samsung’s futuristic, ultra-expensive gadget must be kept away from water, and we’ve seen evidence (albeit extreme) that dust can still make its way in, despite Samsung’s redesign of the product. The second revision seems to be failing less often than the first, but the Galaxy Fold is still a preview of a foldable phone future

V M Pranavan
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Computer Science and Engineering

naatesh02 — 2021-10-26 14:41:51 UTC

Foot Operated Dispenser is a tool used to control the spread of corona virus from an infected person to others while using the same sanitizer bottle.

The most significant advantage of foot-operated sanitizer dispenser is the hands-free usage. The spreading of germs / viruses by means of touching the pump of sanitizer bottle by a large amount of people is almost reduced to zero by means of this dispensing machine.

It is user-friendly and does not require any high-end skills nor does it require massive amount of strength for operation purpose.

Almost all parts required for the manufacturing of this dispenser can be obtained from the industrial waste discarded by fabrication, construction, production, manufacturing factories.

This is portable and does not require much space. It can easily be placed in cramped-up places.

This entirely works on mechanical mechanism. It does not require any power source or battery cells for operation. It is also cost efficient.
Naatesh P
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Virtual boy

alalithapranathi — 2021-10-26 14:42:05 UTC

Virtual Boy which is Nintendo’s VR headset from 1995 failed spectacularly, and that is why it is one of the most popular examples of product failures.

The company released the Virtual Boy console but the problem with this Virtual Boy VR handset was that it didn’t technically count as virtual reality. The virtual boy offered gamers a 3D experience they couldn’t find in handheld devices or TV screens but it was not up to the mark.

That is why Virtual Boy didn’t click with its target audiences. Ultimately Virtual Boy was discontinued less than a year after its debut.

With 770,000+ units sold, Virtual Boy is understood as Nintendo’s worst-selling console of all time.

The Virtual Boy was panned by critics and was a commercial failure, even after repeated price drops. Its failure has been attributed to its high price, monochrome display, unimpressive stereoscopic effect, lack of true portability, and health concerns.

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google glass

sripavankumar12132 — 2021-10-26 14:44:16 UTC

there are many failed products we can think of but now in this we will talk about google glasses.
Google glasses was introduced by Foxconn .Google Glass failed because it lacked the clarity on why the product exists. The designers did not clearly define or validate, what solutions Google Glass would give for its users, or how customers would use the glasses. and due to designer gave high expectation to the people to buy it after releasing. but it doesn't work properly (functioning). and everyday lakhs of people wearing the glasses for eye sight if we wear this glasses carcinogenic radiation very close to our brain to our eyes. as we all know that these glasses are wireless communication through bluetooth or wifi or containing it's own processor to run it. even though these many drawback having google glass the cost of it was $1,500.

main reason for google glasses to fail was no correct functioning like languages changing battery issues, health issues, cost .

Sri Pavan Kumar.G
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ECE

Microsoft Zune

2021-10-26 14:45:38 UTC

Microsoft launched the Zune in 2006 as a competitor to the iPod. The product launch was late as apple had already launched it 5 years back. There also weren’t any innovative or differentiating features to entice people to buy a Zune instead of an iPod. Microsoft’s marketing of the Zune was too narrowly focused. The marketing team targeted their campaigns toward a specific audience, perhaps those who are anti-mainstream and want to stand apart from the crowd. The marketing team ended up missing out on an opportunity to engage a broader audience of music listeners by aiming at this niche group. Hence Bad timing, lack of innovation, and insufficient marketing were the main factors for why it failed.
From a User Perspective, I think why would someone buy a product that is already in the market with no additional benefits.
A.S.L.Manasa
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HCD Perspectives - II

sahmangnt — 2021-10-26 14:49:39 UTC

Windows 8

Following the stupendous success of "Windows 7" , Microsoft tried to attempt something different. They've tried to experiment to try out a new version of operating system where people can equally work on both "Personal Computers & Tablets". In short, to shift to make a tablet friendly product. But, in an attempt to make a tablet-friendly product, it turned out to be one of the biggest flops of Microsoft Products. Reasons for windows 8 failure which I can think of are:

One of the ugliest interfaces ever made

Users found it difficult to adjust to sudden change from a "standard start menu" which was replaced with a "start screen", an awkward desktop mode, Hot corners that weren't intuitive, an uneasy mixture of the new Settings app and the old Control Panel.

Nothing innovative about windows 8

There was nothing innovative about windows 8 except the nasty desktop mode.

Legacy of windows 7

Users who had grown accustomed to Windows 7 now suddenly didn't know where to go or what to do to accomplish their tasks in Windows 8.

Tablet, Smartphone Competition

During the time of its release, people were more inclined to buy an Apple iPad or an inexpensive Android tablet, or a Chromebook when it was a computing device. The PC desktop isn't dead, but it's not very profitable either -- and Windows 8 isn't helping PC sales.

Windows Phone 8's glorious

Besides operating system for personal computers, the brand new OS for mobile phones which failed badly to attract third party app developers like Instagram, YouTube..

Melanathuru Sahil
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Electronics and Communication Engineering

naatesh02 — 2021-10-26 14:52:52 UTC

For any product we take, safety of the user is at the highest priority. If the safety issues are a concern, the product definitely leads to failure.

Samsung is one of the most reputed company in mobile manufacturing industry. But even its product has been through a big failure in the market.

Samsung's Galaxy Note 7 was a big failure. This was due to the explosions of many Note 7 phones all across the world. The reasons for this explosions was overheating of the lithium-ion batteries. Finally Samsung had to recall all the phones from the users and resulted in a huge loss to the company.

On analysis it was found that there was issue in both design and manufacturing of batteries by two of its manufacturers.

NAATESH P
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ECE

stainless steel multi-tool

gautham_mythireyan — 2021-10-26 14:56:03 UTC

I rarely use tools, but on the rare occasion that I need one, I groan thinking that I need to go buy the respective tool which, again, I'll rarely use anyway. There's a screwdriver, four position wrench, butterfly wrench, direction ancillary wrench, and a two-position wrench for my common tool needs. On top of that, there's a can opener, knife edge, ruler, bottle opener , and a saw blade for any other random emergency, which I find very useful. The best thing about it is that unlike other multi-tools, it is flat and fits in your wallet! They also provide a carrying case so you can store it in your bag. They advertise a keyring hole, which is the one thing I would advise against, because the knife edge and saw blade are sharp and I wouldn't want this tool hanging around my body. But on the bright side, with the stainless steel material, the tools are actually sharp — a pleasant surprise. This won't break with average use.
Gautham Mythireyan K M
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ECE

Digital Glucometer

harshavardhanreddy7075 — 2021-10-26 14:59:54 UTC

As we all know Diabetes is now not only affecting older people but now we can see this condition affecting teenagers, all age groups around the world. In some rare cases, we can see newly born infants with diabetes. This condition is common in my country, India. India is home to 77 million diabetics, the second-highest in the world. The surveys say that in the year 2019 an estimated 1.5 million deaths were directly caused by diabetes. In this 1.5 million there many are people who died due to lack of medical facility in their nearby region. Due to the pandemic, many people are completely shut down to their homes, which resulted in financial problems. People died due to hunger, "Did they have money to pay for their health checkups or medical bills". Even though we are able to afford the bills the situation outside is worst, as there is a high chance of getting infected as the hospitals were flooded by COVID patients. There are many people who take two sugar pills just because they had a headache and do not prefer to visit the doctor for a checkup due to their own reasons, be it financial or travel-related issues. Glucometer helped us in this situation, with the help of this device one could take a diabetic test in their home and the results were instant. The doctor could prescribe medication virtually with the help of the results if the situation is worst you can then visit the hospital. These are my reasons to say glucometer is a well-designed device and moreover, it doesn't even cost you much, user friendly and can be used multiple times.

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iPad

alalithapranathi — 2021-10-26 15:05:44 UTC

Mobile computing before the iPad was basically crap. Laptops couldn’t be used away from a wall socket for very long, as you’d be lucky to get two hours of use out of the battery — even when it was brand new. And, despite the name, you couldn’t really use a laptop on your lap for more than a few minutes. It would literally burn your legs.

But then came the iPad. And that wasn’t crap at all. Utilizing a highly-efficient ARM processor, a power-sipping display, and a non-Windows operating system, the iPad offered a genuine 10 hours of battery life, even though it weighed only a fraction as much as a typical laptop. And unlike laptops, it ran silently and vibration-free, because it had no need for either a fan or a hard drive. And then there was all the fun and user-friendliness of its touch-based interface, which could be customized for each individual app. It was so simple and intuitive to use that toddlers.
The iPad wasn’t just an improvement on previous mobile computing products. It offered a paradigm shift , a true revolution in mobile computing.

A.R. Lalitha Pranathi
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Wireless headset

2021-10-26 15:06:56 UTC

This type of wireless headset is the most problematic in my opinion. I've tried out several brands. But it seems the actual design is where the problem lies. The thin wires connecting the buds to the console are not that strong and due to this, one side of the headset stops functioning (either left or right). This could possibly be due to the improper positioning around the neck which happens very often since we cannot monitor the position every time. Wire gets twisted too which makes it weaker on frequent usage.

Sanjay T
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Airbus a380

gautham_mythireyan — 2021-10-26 15:16:01 UTC

1. Sales were hindered by fundamental problems

The average cost of the aircraft was $445 million and its four-engine configuration and enormous weight (560,000kg) made it expensive to run.

In an industry characterised by razor-thin margins, fuel efficiency is king and this created issues for the A380, especially as Airbus itself and rival Boeing developed more fuel-efficient aircraft.

More importantly, planes such as the Boeing 787 and Airbus A350-900 are capable of carrying large passenger numbers and boast a comparable range to the A380, thus negating, to a large extent, the supposed advantages of the world’s largest passenger aircraft.

2. Growth outlook has changed causing a restructuring of aircraft orders

Lead times for aircraft production are long and much can change between the time of order and delivery. Airlines were bullish about growth prospects when they placed orders but the picture has since changed.

Emirates are not the only airline currently cancelling or changing orders. Etihad is scaling back or restructuring orders with both Boeing and Airbus. Airlines’ expectations for premium travel and hub-and-spoke flights were unrealistic from the outset and we are now seeing cooler heads prevail.

3. End-to-end flying is taking over from hub-and-spoke

Airbus gambled on a continuation and maybe even increase of hub-and-spoke flying. Although the 787 has not killed that model in the way many predicted, hub-and-spoke is unpopular in an era sensitive to time poverty, meanwhile smaller jets are flying direct, showcasing the limitations of hubs.

Boeing has rightly been given credit for focusing its efforts on smaller jets with excellent ranges to aid direct flights, but Airbus itself is also excelling in this area, so the news is not all bad for the European manufacturer.

Its A350 and A330 models have also contributed to the end of A380 production and although Emirates has cancelled A380 orders, we shouldn’t forget that it has ordered 40 A330 Neo and 30 A350 aircraft. Airbus is therefore well-placed to exploit the trend for end-to-end flights.

Gautham Mythireyan K M
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ECE

Hasselblad 500C Camera

2021-10-26 15:18:55 UTC

During World War II the Swedish government tasked Victor Hasselblad with designing a camera that mirrored a German aerial surveillance camera recovered from a downed plane. This camera was refined over the following years, eventually spawning the iconic 500C in the late 1950s. Several different models of Hasselblad cameras were taken into space, all specially modified for the task.
In 2016, Hasselblad introduced the world's first digital compact mirrorless medium-format camera, the X1D-50c, changing the portability of medium-format photography. Hasselblad produces about 10,000 cameras a year from a small three-story building. Such was the popularity of the camera, it became the anchor product for the Hasselblad company for the next four decades, and was used by NASA during the Apollo missions to the moon.

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Fit Bit

2021-10-26 15:21:48 UTC

Fitbit is an American consumer electronics and fitness company. It produces wireless-enabled wearable technology physical fitness monitors and activity trackers such as smartwatches, pedometers, and monitors for heart rate, quality of sleep, and stairs climbed as well as related software.
The Fitbit revolutionized the industry of wearable health tech. With a sleek design that fits comfortably and functionally around the wrist, it acts as a pedometer, altimeter, and sleep tracker all in one.
People benefit from using the Fitbit device and app to record exactly how active they are and what they eat, keeping track of that data over time. Manufacturers have designed Fitbits to motivate people by measuring their progress toward their health and fitness goals. Many Fitbits are available, with various features. Hence I think this product is a success.
A.S.L.Manasa
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The "Walkie - Talkie"

subashgogula24 — 2021-10-26 15:22:32 UTC

London skyscraper that created a 'solar death ray' . This building has a distinctive shape by which the top of the building appears to bulge outwards. Originally proposed at 200m tall, the height was reduced to 160m in the final build, and the unconventional design led to many voicing concerns about its impact on the surrounding area. Because of the concave shape of the building on one side, for a period of up to two hours a day the sun would bounce off of it like a mirror, with temperatures of up to 117C recorded on the streets below.

Gogula Subash
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ECE

Cyberpunk 2077

sahrohit9586 — 2021-10-26 15:27:14 UTC

Cyberpunk 2077 was the most hyped-up video game of this decade. The game was released half a year ago, but the first trailer of the game was released back in 2013. After 7 years of waiting, all users got was a very buggy glitchy incomplete game. The game had bugs like random teleportation, impossible missions, graphical glitched NPC and flying through walls. Later when the game was released on PS4 and Xbox, it was basically unplayable due to the poor optimization. Even the beefier Graphics Card of this year aren't enough to run Cyberpunk at full potential. This has been one of the decade's worst disappointments.

Rohit Kumar Sah
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Mobile ESPN

2021-10-26 15:31:43 UTC

Mobile ESPN, introduced in January 2006, was one of the biggest flame-outs of "mobile virtual network operators," or MVNOs, in the past decade, which also included Amp'd Mobile, Hello,Disney Mobile,and others.

The idea was that ESPN would exclusively sell a phone that offered exclusive ESPN content and video, leasing network access from Verizon Wireless. But ESPN had only one phone at launch, a Sanyo device selling for $400. Can you imagine buying the phone above for four-hundred big ones? Neither can we.

No one bought it, and ESPN quickly shut down the service, instead providing content to Verizon's mobile internet service. And, of course, smartphones essentially obviated this entire concept.

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Ambassador Car

2021-10-26 15:45:28 UTC

The ambassador car was a very successful car which was designed for typical India. It could take every abuse. Bad roads, less qualified mechanics, less price, less maintenance costs and so on.

Have you ever seen a car which has got chassis!

It was only the Hindustan Ambassador.

Only jeeps have chassis like Scorpio or Safari. Even many SUVs have only suspension these days like creta or duster.

Simple engine and electricals, robust structure, very huge gauge iron sheet, built like a tank, ready to go on any Indian road, easy to repair, extreme comfort in seats are the factors which made Amby so successful.

Favorite of Army Generals, the car offered rear seat comfort that you will not find in any sedan below one crore today. They all have cramped leg spaces in the rear.

Ambassador is pride of India. This car ruled Indian roads for more than six continuous decades. Presidents, Prime Ministers, Cabinet Ministers ,Judges, Generals, Diplomats and every other person in the Order of Precedence enjoyed the ride of this car.

And above all it was a 100% made in India product. Unlike other countries where they value their own brand above foreign brands we have no such sentiments in India and infact we consider imported goods as better products. This is because the Indians have little understanding of nationalism and affection to the country, mostly because of the poor colonial education we were given for decades.

NIKITHA REDDY NALLA
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Electronics and Communication Engineering

Wireless Phone Charger

2021-10-26 15:50:53 UTC

Wireless chargers are slower than wired chargers. The thing about wireless charging is it uses something called electromagnetic induction, basically transferring energy from one place, like your charging mat, for example, to another, your phone.

Wireless charging uses two physical coils. The induction coil in the charger and the receiver coil in the phone. If you don't align the two coils on top of each other, your device won't charge correctly. This method of charging is slower than plugging your phone straight into an outlet, which lets the power flow from the outlet through the wired charger to your phone.

But for the most part, you can't use your phone while it charges wirelessly. If you take your phone off the wireless charger to do anything, it'll stop charging. You can't text comfortably without lifting your phone off the charger, you can't sit on the couch and scroll through Instagram, and you can't even take a phone call properly. But with a cord, you can do all those tasks while staying plugged in.

Basically, if you hold or place your wireless charging phone, tablet, and headphones around the wireless charger, it'll begin to charge your devices, which sounds pretty cool and is a great step forward. But the thing is, none of these companies have released their product yet. It's just all talk. Just like Apple with their Airpower. So, I'll believe it when I'm scrolling through Instagram on my couch while truly charging my phone wirelessly.

NIKITHA REDDY NALLA
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Electronics and Communication Engineering

Voice Assistance

snjvacoz — 2021-10-26 15:52:39 UTC

Voice technology within your company can help to improve your employees' productivity as voice assistants can remember important dates or deadlines, schedule appointments and in general, keep the relevant information updated. Chances are we have all heard about or maybe even used voice assistant technology in one form or another. Leading tech giants have all launched products that support voice technology. Some examples include Google’s Assistant, Amazon’s Alexa, Microsoft’s Cortana, and, of course, Apple’s Siri. In the past few years, more companies have been exploring personal voice assistant technology for app development and tech business. Encompassing the advantages, this has translated into an increase in usage and awareness from consumers. Global auditing company PwC, in recent research, states that from the 1000 consumers (aged 18–64) questioned, the knowledge about voice technology was at 90% of the subjects, and a majority (72%) had also used a voice assistant. that's why I think this is a well developed one.

SANJEEV AAKASH S
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ECE DEPT

Incandescent Bulb

snjvacoz — 2021-10-26 15:57:15 UTC

It is energy inefficient. It has a very short lamp lifetime i.e. about 1000 hours typically. It is a warm source of light and hence requires air conditioning to cool the room. It has a higher operating cost than other lights. It is very fragile and hence needs to be handled very carefully. It generates low lumen per watt. Ordinary incandescent bulbs produce about 5 to 20 lumens per watt. This means it has lower efficacy.

SANJEEV AAKASH S
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ECE DEPT

virtual reality headsets

2021-10-26 16:00:07 UTC

Virtual reality headsets, like the Oculus, are considered as one of the best designed products. We are in the midst of a 'VR revolution' that will have an impact on the way we interact with technology. It lets you see the world through a computer screen and thus become a 3D representation of yourself with which you can interact.
You can walk around, sitting in a couch, and look at things from all sides. It's even possible to use this headset to feel that you are floating off of the ground, and do things beyond human abilities. These will let you experience anything to the fullest. so, I consider as one of the well designed products using HCD.

Yaseswi Sarupuru
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Computer Science and Engineering

Drink Selector Mug

2021-10-26 16:00:38 UTC

I find this product well designed since it seems to be very useful in bakeries, tea shops, etc... The waiter will not get confused and will be able to serve to right cup to each customer.

Naresh Kumar B
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Keychron Keyboards

sahrohit9586 — 2021-10-26 16:05:09 UTC

People pay thousands of dollars for decent custom built mechanical keyboards, but Keychron was the kick-starter campaign (now a company) that produced a product that felt custom made, with greater customizability at a lower price. These keyboards are fantastic for both wired and wireless use, and they come with large batteries that will last you more than a day with cross-device sync. As one of the Reddit users said "I can vouch for the quality. Great value. Have one with Gateron Browns. Even the keycaps that come with it feel like silk."

Keychron Keyboards are the greatest keyboard for the money and an excellent entry-level device into the vast world of mechanical keyboards.

Rohit Kumar Sah
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HCD Perspectives - I

sahmangnt — 2021-10-26 16:09:01 UTC

Streaming devices

A streaming device is a hardware that allows you to stream audio and video on your TV, necessarily converting your standard broadcasting TV to a smart TV which is Wi-Fi enabled. These devices are connected to your internet through Wi-Fi or ethernet cable and they load all the data into their processor and onto your TV.
Streaming devices provide more content. If you want endless options for entertainment, a streaming device is more beneficial. Some streaming devices offer software updates to improve the speed, the interface and the apps. Essentially, overcomes the loading lags. Unlike, smart TVs these streaming devices comes with dedicated processor and RAM.
Another advantage of streaming devices is that they’re portable. When you’re traveling, you can take it with you to catch your beloved shows and movies. Just make sure Wi-Fi is available.
It very cheap when compared to a smart TV, I mean it's economical. Metaphor that could better describe is, a whole world of streaming services now in a small box.

Melanathuru Sahil
CH.EN.U4ECE19013
Electronics and Communication Engineering

BLACKBERRY Mobile

baranidharansuresh — 2021-10-26 16:16:44 UTC

We all know about blackberry mobiles. It is the most successful mobile brand at that time. These phones took the top position in the chart as well and it's more suited to the modern smartphone era. Over the years, blackberry smartphones had two major advantages. They used a special server technology that sat between the phone and email systems to provide better performance. The next major one is, they also offered a higher level of security than other systems. They brought many of the security enhancements from their old OS (BB10) to Android when they made the switch. The result was the most secure Android smartphone on the market and the best option for privacy-conscious individuals. According to my point of view, safety is the main requirement for the mobile user especially for businessmen to secure some stuff of their business in mobile. And blackberry also had numerous keyboard facilities like a manual to make the user friendly while typing. So I consider this product as well designed and developed product.

BARANIDHARAN S
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ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING

FASTAG

2021-10-26 16:21:13 UTC

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:

Ø The FASTAG is a reloadable tag that allows automatic deduction of toll.

Ø The tag uses radio frequency identification (RFID) technology and is fixed on the windscreen of the vehicle once active.

Ø The tag is valid for five years and comes in seven different colours — violet, orange, yellow, green, pink, blue, black. Each colour is assigned to a particular category of vehicles.

Ø To encourage the use of FASTAGs, the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) refunds 5% of the total monthly transactions.

Ø FASTAG is presently working in both, national and state highways.

Ø The tag can be purchased from official Tag issuers or participating Banks and if it is linked to a prepaid account, then recharging or top-up can be as per requirement.

Why it is well designed?

Ø Ease of payment – since money has been paid earlier there is no need to carry cash for the toll transactions and that saves time.

Ø As it is prepaid, the long queues in toll can be avoided and non-stop movement of vehicles leading to lower fuel costs. It is a perfect solution for hassle-free road trips.

Ø Every time you pass a toll plaza, the toll fee gets deducted from your account and an SMS and email alert is sent to the registered phone number and email id. Therefore, you can keep a tab on money spent in the toll plaza.

Ø From the environmental perspective, since there is no receipts usage of paper is ignored. As there is no need for waiting in queues, vehicles end up burning relatively lesser fuel.

SHANKAR R
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ELECTRONICS & COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING (ECE)

MPL App (Mobile Premier League):

2021-10-26 16:23:13 UTC

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:

Ø It is an online gaming platform that consists of numerous games, quizzes, virtual sports.

Ø This app will be providing real cash prizes for playing mobile games.

Ø The MPL app contains more than 60 popular games.

Ø The categories of games include; fantasy sports, card games, arcade games, puzzle games, action games, and more.

Ø The MPL app includes games like Rummy, Poker, Chess, Ludo, Carrom to Football, Cricket & Kabaddi, PUBG, and many other games.

Ø A player has to play games online & stand out in the leaderboards to win exciting prizes.

Why it is failed product?

Ø Even though it was a long tournament, people would end up getting fewer prizes.

Ø Once when the app is uninstalled, later installed again after some time there is a possibility initial bonus would be reduced.

Ø Most of the opponents are bots

Ø Even though you earn some money out of it, the money invested will be higher than earned. So overall it's waste of time, money and energy.

Ø Some people lose life after making bets over the higher amount and could not able repay it.

SHANKAR R
CH.EN.U4ECE19023
ELECTRONICS & COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING (ECE)

Google+

2021-10-26 16:24:11 UTC

Google + was launched in 2011 like a social media platform allowing people to connect to each other and Google hoped it could compete with Facebook and Twitter by offering users a way to connect with their friends via a single social network. Within a year, however, the social network proved to be unpopular. The company then tried to make google + more appealing to users by adding the ability to send private messages to friends and create circles. In its first year, the service gained 3.6 million users.
There are a lot of factors that caused the failure of Google+, and one of the many is the inability of Google+ was to keep up with the demand of users. So, the first step is to accept the fact that you can't build a social network that's as big as Facebook and as successful as it. It's just not possible in this century.
It also failed to gain popularity due to poor marketing by Google, a lack of attention by the main user base, and lack of interest from the public in general were reasons for the failure. It was discontinued on April 7th 2014.

Yaseswi Sarupuru
CH.EN.U4CSE19110
Computer Science and Engineering

Chopsticks with a Fan to help cool the noodles before you eat them

2021-10-26 16:24:35 UTC

While we’re on the subject of soup or some hot eatables like that, let’s take a look at this device. As someone who tends to blow on their food until they’re dizzy. Actual failure of this product is said as, if you are ready to chow down on some food but you don’t want to burn your mouth and tongue plus you are too lazy and tired to blow on your food to cool them off. And also, after adding fan to a small chop stick, the weight of that chop stick also increases.

Jayanth Vikash S
CH.EN.U4CSE19012
CSE

BALLPOINT PEN

2021-10-26 16:37:19 UTC

I think this product is well designed from the user's perspective because
1. When faced in 1938 with fountain pens that would bleed ink or dry out, the invention of the ballpoint pen. The ink used in ballpoint pens is oil based and dries faster than other types of ink. This means less smudging when you’re writing. Since the ink is thick, ballpoint pen use less ink as you write, lasting longer than other pen types
2.Ball pens are very convenient to use and have ergonomic grip zones to allow for perfect writing comfort. They are available in many different designs and colors .
3. With all the convenience it provides this product became one of the most innovative and most purchased products in history.

B Sri Lasya Pragathi
CH.EN.U4CSE19039
CSE

LAVA B5

2021-10-26 16:37:32 UTC

I think this product failed from the User's Perspective
1. Back in 2010, an Indian cellphone startup called LAVA decided to introduce a revolutionary new product. If you go by the look then it looks like Blackberry .
2. It’s a cell phone with a full QWERTY keyboard – with one “minor” difference. In an attempt to innovate they did away with the keyboard layout
3. This is clear example of over-designing a product. This could have been a big hit, but we’ll never know. It flopped miserably. Apparently people didn’t want to relearn everything they knew about typing just to use their new cellphone and they couldn't reach people's expectation as there is no internal space to save any music or video or any other applications , Body is of cheap plastic with steel polish the frame broke within the warranty and no where to replace it.

B Sri Lasya Pragathi
CH.EN.U4CSE19039
CSE

Microsoft Spot

2021-10-26 16:45:33 UTC

One of the earliest true smartwatches was the Microsoft SPOT (Smart Personal Object Technology), introduced in 2004.

The SPOT received information such as weather, news, and stock updates through FM radio.
It also received e-mail and instant messages, but users could not reply.

Reasons that have been cited for its failure include its subscription-based business model, support limited to North America, the emergence of more efficient and popular forms of data distribution, and mobile feature availability that surpasses the features that SPOT offered.

PR . VIJAY KARTHIK
CH.EN.U4MEE19010
MECHANICAL

Cheetos Lip Bam

harshavardhanreddy7075 — 2021-10-26 17:03:45 UTC

Yep, I don't know what inspired them to take this step but the famous snack company Cheetos had come up with the product lip balm in the year 2005 which was soon shut down due to losses and criticism faced by the company around the globe. The important reason behind the failure are that it was a cheese flavor lip bam 😂
* No one wants their lips to taste or smell like cheese.
*When you apply this lip bam the cheese flavor made people thirsty, in inorder to quench their thirst when people drank water the lip bam was washed away , and to protect the lips we had to reapply the bam -__- "useless ".

M.Harsha Vardhan reddy,
ch.en.u4mee19003,
Mechanical Department.

Google Maps

2021-10-26 17:06:30 UTC

Not only do I find this product (AKA) Google Maps to be immensely useful, but also many trekkers, Geological researchers, scientists, tourists, persons traveling to the office, and many more... use this product to an extent that it became their part of their job.

Being most common in the technological world, this product is mainly liked by everyone for two major reasons. The first and foremost reason is its user-friendly design both for the base software and for every new feature that is being added, which makes new (as well as old) users become more comfortable with the software in a matter of minutes. The second reason is that the information provided by the software is built based on consumers in minds (i.e,) It provides all the in Laymen terms and with language switching capabilities based on various regions. It is one the great companion of almost all people who have some location-based needs, provided they have a smartphone with internet and GPS (_{^{and also Google not banned in their country ;)}}).

Sakthi Lakshmanan An
CH.EN.U4CSE19034
Computer Science and Engineering

Bendy Straw

2021-10-26 17:07:52 UTC

Humans have used drinking straws in some form or another for hundreds of years. The bendy straw was patented in 1937 after Joseph B. Friedman noticed his young daughter trying to drink out of a tall glass through a straight straw.

The Bendy straw is a well accepted design in the market.

PR. Vijay Karthik
CH.EN.U4MEE19010
MECHANICAL

The Electric Vehicle

2021-10-26 17:07:58 UTC

There are many benefits of electric vehicles (EVs) over conventional petrol or diesel cars.

By choosing to drive an EV you are helping to reduce harmful air pollution from exhaust emissions. An EV has zero exhaust emissions, but still creates a degree of greenhouse gas emissions when it is charged from the electricity grid.
If you have a solar PV system and charge your EV during the day, you can reduce your greenhouse gas emissions even further. Another way is to purchase GreenPower from your electricity retailer. Then, even if you recharge your EV from the electricity grid, your electricity is coming from renewable energy sources.

Reduced harmful exhaust emissions is good news for our health. Better air quality will lead to less health problems and costs caused by air pollution. EVs are also quieter than petrol/diesel cars, which means less noise pollution

Jayanth Vikash S
CH.EN.U4CSE19012
CSE

Samsung Odyssey G9 Curved Gaming Monitor

2021-10-26 17:29:29 UTC

With a futuristic look, the Samsung Odyssey G9 curved gaming monitor can practically transport you. Especially because it has an incredible Quantum MiniLED display. Whether you’re playing a historical, science-fiction, or present-day game, this 49-inch monitor will immerse you. From the back, this curved display appears somewhat like a cyclops. Its sleek white exterior has a lit blue circle—the Infinity Core—in the center that has the look of an eyeball. That way, everyone around you knows you’re keeping an eye on them.

Furthermore, the Odyssey G9 has a 1000R curved screen that allows it to match the contours of human eyes. That, paired with an impressive resolution, provides a larger-than-life image quality and gaming experience. Finally, with a 32:9 aspect ratio and 240 Hz refresh rate, the Samsung Odyssey G9 won’t let you miss a detail.

Mohana Praveen. S
CH.EN.U4ECE19014
ECE

Classes with Right Handed Desks

2021-10-26 17:38:20 UTC

In a survey conducted by the Left Handers Club, 85 percent of lefties stated that they feel more clumsy than the average person. However, this may not be entirely because they are left handed. Throughout grade school, lefties are often told that what they are doing is wrong, whether that is writing at a desk, using a pencil or cutting with scissors. These simple actions have to be switched around for lefties to use them successfully.

Because of this, left-handed people may begin to develop an “inferiority complex” in school and work because of the message that society sends them: you are different.

Perhaps lefties feel like they are so clumsy because they have always been told their left-handed actions are wrong. On campus, we should not be promoting this type of inequality among students. By implementing left-handed desks, UH Mānoa will begin making students feel much more accepted.

Additionally, according to a survey conducted by the Left handers club, 71 percent of left-handed students said they experience school related difficulties due to being left-handed and do not receive any help from teachers regarding their difficulties.

Mohana Praveen S
CH.EN.U4ECE19014
ECE

AMAZON FIRE PHONE

baranidharansuresh — 2021-10-26 17:47:52 UTC

Some of you know about the Amazon fire phone. This is more famous for its brand. But the reason why it's not known for many people is that it is a failed product in the market. Amazon tried hard to enter a new market, via the launch of its new phone series. However, the phone lacked enough apps, had bugs and failed to have a good attractive design. And it had a bad feature. Amazon didn't offer the service as the other brand did. According to my point of view, if the user is willing to buy a brand new mobile, they will surely take a look at an adorable design and with favorable software. But this phone had a major drawback in this portion. So, I consider This product as the most failed product in the market.

BARANIDHARAN S
CH.EN.U4ECE19046
ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING

Steel Bean Bag

2021-10-26 17:51:07 UTC

Bean bags are used as it allows us to sit without any specific posture since it is flexible and offers a high level of comfort. This product failed because it is not flexible and the steel body makes it uncomfortable for us to sit on it. Also, when cleaning house/work, this bag is difficult to move from one to another as it is heavy.

Naresh Kumar B
CH.EN.U4CSE19021
CSE

Windows OS on phones

2021-10-26 17:59:38 UTC

I consider this Windows OS on phones to be a very failed model as it has nothing in terms of user experience. I do agree with the point that windows OS is the most desirable OS in PCs and laptops for productivity. But when coming to phones, windows OS doesn't perform that much great, as the majority of the phone users like their phone to be very much involved in entertainment purposes rather than work perspective. Also, Windows OS phones need hours of practice to get to know about all the functionality that it contains, which is not very welcoming for most users to switch to Windows phones. Adding to that, Windows OS for phones platform was very much isolated due to its lack of usability in terms of any features.

Moving on, the windows OS phone's app support is very worse than any others, simply because of the lack of user attention to their phones. With overwhelming responses from consumers, its competitors like I-Store and Play Store provide various high-end apps for phones, while the windows app support is still only capable of providing old aged limited apps that are modified to work on Windows tablets. This drawback also pulled off many users' minds in buying Microsoft's smartphone.

Not only these are the main drawbacks from users' perspective, but also the serviceability of the phones in any neighborhood was also literally poor. As the phone has poor reach in the society, their service also degraded. This is due to the non-profitability of the work, as the service is completely related to sales of phones. Hence low reach of phone ==> Low rate of serviceability in nearby areas. These further made the users think that it's not their call to switch their android / I-mobiles to Windows OS-based phones.

Sakthi Lakshmanan An
CH.EN.U4CSE19034
Computer Science and Engineering

KINGFISHER

2021-10-27 04:08:08 UTC

Kingfisher is a premier and world-class airline founded by Vijay Mallaya with its base in Bangalore.
It had 400 flights operating each day.
Unfortunately, though, the airline was mired in political controversies that led to its downfall.
It also had to handle serious issues such as complaints from customers regarding staff misbehavior, financial and operational troubles, and general mismanagement of affairs.

Birat Chapagain
CH.EN.U4CSE19154
CSE

Toyota Corolla

chanukyarock — 2021-10-27 07:16:29 UTC

I consider Toyota Corolla as a well designed product. It has always been known for its excellent fuel economy. The new Toyota Corolla has a more fuel-efficient engine that is also larger and more powerful. Toyota has also introduced a hybrid line in the 2018 Corolla to go even further toward cost efficiency and less reliance on gasoline. It is expected to make petrol-electric technology more widely available in Australia by making it more affordable.Toyota Corolla is well-known for its low service costs and low prices. The Corolla is an excellent value for money for a small mainstream car.
The new Toyota Corolla has semi-autonomous driver aids comparable to more expensive models, such as adaptive radar-based cruise control, lane departure assist, and autonomous emergency braking (AEB).In addition to seven airbags, a reversing camera, and a pre-collision detection system, the 2018 Toyota Corolla establishes a new safety technology benchmark in its segment. The new Corolla sets a high standard with standard automatic high-beam headlights, an AEB system with pedestrian and cyclist detection, and lane-keep assist (LKA) with lane departure warning (LDW). As a result, it has received a five-star rating from ANCAP.

D. CHANUKYA
CH.EN.U4MEE19017
MECHANICAL

Google+

chanukyarock — 2021-10-27 07:23:54 UTC

This is a failed product in my opinion. Not all product flops are necessarily discontinued. They sometimes stay despite failing to meet company expectations. This is the case with Google+, the social media platform launched by the Silicon Valley behemoth in 2011 to compete with Facebook. Despite a massive marketing campaign, Google+ failed to distinguish itself from Facebook and never took off in the same way. While the site initially saw a surge in subscribers, by April 2015, Google+ had seen a 98 percent drop in user engagement. Today Google+ is no longer available.

D. CHANUKYA
CH.EN.u4MEE19017
MECHANICAL

PAPER CLIP

suryamodalavalasa25 — 2021-10-29 14:56:54 UTC

The paper clip was introduced as a pin that pierced the papers to hold them together. The sharp pins would prick the workers using them and were difficult to use. Thus began the gradual improvements: The straight pin morphed into something called a T-pin, a device with a horizontal wire on the end that allowed the pin to be pushed more easily through the papers without needlessly pricking fingers. The iconic double loop design had just enough spring to hold several sheets of paper together – without snapping and without piercing fingers or paper.
So I think this was the best design....

M.SURYA
CH.EN.U4MEE19012
MECHANICAL
TEAM-THE PERFECT PIRATES

20 Fenchurch Street “Walkie Talkie”, London, United Kingdom

suryamodalavalasa25 — 2021-10-29 15:12:07 UTC

The designer of this building, Rafael Viñoly Architects, made a major mistake that caused it to be ridiculed by the locals. The curved glass of the exterior acted as a giant lens that converged sun rays onto one of the neighboring streets. This caused the temperature to rise above 100 degrees that the public named the Walkie Scorchie. Many melting incidents have been caused by this major laser beam to bikes, shop facades, a car, and a carpet.

In July 2015, the building was criticized for having an unexpected impact on wind strength at street-level. The City of London Corporation received an increased number of complaints about draughts around 20 Fenchurch Street following its completion. The Corporation's head of design, Gwyn Richards, said: "The wind outcome at street level experienced post-construction on a number of projects differs somewhat to the conditions we were expecting from the one outlined in the planning application wind assessment".

M.SURYA
CH.EN.U4MEE19012
MECHANICAL
TEAM-THE PERFECT PIRATES

SONY noise cancellation and voice assistant enabled headphones

2021-11-01 10:13:31 UTC

The best noise cancellation headphones available in the current market. It's design is in such a way that it doesn't even produce noise while sliding the adjustment headstick. It has many features other than noise cancellation. One of the main and important feature is that it is google voice assistant enabled headset. And power backup is also one of it's main feature which attracts even the normal customers.
Many other features are listed below:

Noise Cancelling : Wireless Noise Cancellation Headphones with Noise Cancellation Optimizer. Passive Operation : Yes
Extra Bass : Wireless Extra Bass Headphones for Bass Music
Built-in mic for easy conversation : It's easy to talk, even with your headphones on — a built-in mic enables you to take hands-free calls from selected smartphones.
Quick attention mode : Cover the right ear cup with your palm to turn down your music for instant, easy conversation
Touch controls : Change the track, turn the volume up or down and take or make calls by tapping or swiping the panel with your fingertip
Smart listening : adjusts the ambient sound to your activity to give you the best noise cancellation
Long battery life/Quick Charge: A single charge provides up to 30 hrs of playtime for reliable all day listening and Quick charge for 10min charge for 60 min play back

Sleek design and long-listen comfort : Whatever your look, the simple, sleek, sophisticated design with a one-colour accent on the housing is the perfect match.
Voice assistant : Alexa enabled and Google Assistant (In-built) for voice access to music, information and more. Activate with a simple touch

ABISHEK M K
CH.EN.U4CSE19001
CSE-A
TEAM- Alpha Squad

GM EV-1 Electric cars

2021-11-01 10:24:56 UTC

Today, it feels more clear than ever that electric cars will be at least a part of our automotive future. Upstart electric automaker Tesla is leading the charge, having sold over 76,000 vehicles in 2016. But it was a legacy Detroit company, General Motors, that put the first mass-produced electric vehicle on the road.
As it was released in the year where people focused more on technologies this car was a great flop at the release time.
The GM EV-1, available between 1996 and 1999, was a hit with the small number of customers who got to lease one. (They were only leased, not sold, and less than 2,500 were made). But GM ultimately decided that electric vehicles were too niche, controversially scrapping the program and sending most EV-1s to the crushers. The modern EV renaissance, however, is evidence there’s a market for these cars — and now even GM is getting back in the game with its Chevy Bolt.

ABISHEK M K
CH.EN.U4CSE19001
CSE-A
TEAM: Alpha Squad

Tesla (Electric Vehicles)

2021-11-01 11:43:47 UTC

Tesla is now known to be a pioneer in the Electric Vehicle game. It is surprising to learn that Tesla’s success is not an overnight success but its official incorporation dates back to 2003, founded by silicon valley Engineers Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning with the idea of proving that electric cars are better than gasoline cars and that they can be powerful and beautiful at the same time. We recognize Elon Musk as the face of Tesla, it is yet another shocking fact to learn that he was never a founding member of Tesla, but he later joined as a head of the Board of Directors at Tesla and is also the CEO now.
From a consumers perspective, Tesla seems to be very environment friends and it can be even charged at home, an alternative to ever-growing cost of using Fossil fuel based vehicles, which one day might run out. it's a futureproof car which is more a healthier option than gasoline.

Dipta Sarker
CH.EN.U4CS19146
CSE-B
Team: Gonin

A failed drink !?

2021-11-01 11:53:40 UTC

Orbitz was a non-carbonated fruit beverage filled with suspended balls of gelatin. To put it simply, bottles of Orbitz looked like mini lava lamps. Creative packaging design can lead to a successful product, but the product itself must also perform the job for which it was designed. Sadly, the taste and texture left something to be desired. Was this the result of the use of gellant gum – a substance that helped keep the small gel balls afloat? Or perhaps it was the strange flavor combinations like Vanilla Orange or Pineapple Banana Cherry Coconut? Whatever the cause, while people were fascinated by Orbitz’s appearance, no one wanted to drink it.

The Lesson: A clever gimmick can’t make up for a poor product.

we may capture consumers attention and make an initial sale with a clever gimmick. But, without the product performance to back it up, word will quickly spread and your sales will fall. For sustained sales, opt for substance over show. But, if we can nail both, We get the best result.

Dipta Sarker
CH.EN.U4CS19146
CSE-B
Team: Gonin

Rolls Royce

pranavanmuraligai — 2021-11-01 14:11:58 UTC

Rolls-Royce was a British luxury car and later an aero-engine
manufacturing business established in 1904 in Manchester,
United Kingdom by the partnership of Charles Rolls and Henry Royce. Rolls-Royce has built an enduring reputation for development and manufacture of engines for defence and civil aircraft. Rolls-Royce buyers often want to match their beloved ride with a favorite color lipstick or a sentimental shade. Some even choose to import diamonds into their paint. It's this extraordinary workmanship and attention to every hand-assembled detail that is, in part, what makes these cars so incredibly special.

They are also committed to supporting their customer’s development through training and partnerships. Through their global network of customer training centres we deliver training solutions designed to help their customers to operate their Rolls-Royce products effectively, efficiently and safely.

Stratergy:
The pricing in its marketing mix is kept high as they offer products, services and finishing of the highest quality and also offer customisation as per the requirement of the customer. After 1987 Rolls-Royce focused on four sectors which are civil, military, and marine as well as energy, and the firm continued its expenditure on investment and R&D,
it provides new products and new technologies. Rolls-Royce’s competitive advantage mainly focuses on core markets and core technology.

Outcome:
Rolls-Royce, the global leader in power systems and services for air, land and sea, focuses on both the importance of services for its civil and defense aerospace markets and its newest programs for these markets,
mainly on the global market. In civil and military business, they can also through acquisition of developing country’s jet industry to expand market segment. Therefore there are tremendous opportunities for future business in expanding consumer markets, such as China and India. After setbacks in the exploration, the corporation has achieved a positive development.

Citations:

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rolls-Royce_Limited

2. https://www.rolls-royce.com/sustainability/customers-and-suppliers.aspx

3. https://www.rolls-royce.com/~/media/Files/R/Rolls-Royce/documents/annual-report/2019/2019-full-annual-report.pdf

4. http://ar.rolls-royce.com/2013/_assets/pdf/RR%20Overview%2001-34.pdf

Team name : We For Change
V M Pranavan - CH.EN.U4CSE19028 - CSE
Gautham Mythiryan KM - CH.EN.U4ECE19007 - ECE
Dasari Chanukya - CH.EN.U4CSE19017 - Mech
A S L Manasa - CH.EN.U4CSE19148 - CSE

Tata Motors

2021-11-01 15:52:13 UTC

Tata Motors is the most famous company which is proving both in India as well as the world.

Tata Group is an Indian multinational conglomerate manufacturer of automobiles, airplanes and other products, headquartered in the city of Mumbai, India. Founded in 1868 by Jamshedji Tata, the company gained international recognition after purchasing several global companies. It is one of the biggest and oldest industrial groups in India. Each Tata company operates independently under the guidance and supervision of its own board of directors and shareholders. Jamshedji Nusserwanji Tata worked in his father's company. In 1870 with Rs.21,000 capital, he founded a trading company. Further, he bought a bankrupt oil mill at Chinchpokli and converted it into a cotton mill, under the name Alexandra Mill which he sold for a profit after two years.

One of the goal of Jamshedji tata was established which is Taj hotel in Collabra water front. Dorabji Tata became the chairman after Jamshedji Tata where the son had fulfilled father’s goal which was Tata iron and Steel Company now known as Tata steels where the Tata steels is one of the best Steel manufacturer in world. Son had fulfilled two other goals of Jamshedji Tata which was Indian institute of Science and Tata power where Dorbaji Tata developed Tata into Multi national company as they established their first over seas office in London.

Dorbaji Tata started 14 enterprises in his chairman ship and Dorbaji Tata started Air lines in the name of Tata Air Services where Government of India passed the Air Corporations Act and purchased a majority stake in the carrier from Tata Sons.Tata company Stepped into Tata motors for the locomotives where it started Tata Consultancy services. Ratan Tata became chairman of Tata group where tata motors were under estimated by other multinational companies which lead Tata motors to loss but Ratan Tata had developed Tata motors which lead Tata motors to establish its power with Jaguar.

Strategies and Satisfying Customer needs:

Ratan Tata had lauched Tata Nano which was cheapest car in India where the Typical Indians wish of buying a car would become true as Tata nano was effective and cheap .Tata group had found people needs in different perspective where people were also saturated with Tata’s products .Tata group of companies consist of :

Tata Consultancy Services,Tata Steel Limited,Jaguar Land Rover,Tata Motors Limited,Titan Company Limited,Tata Chemicals Limited,Tata Power Company Limited,Indian Hotels Company Limited,Tata Communications Limited, Voltas Limited,Trent Limited,Tata Investment Corporation Limited,Tata Metaliks Limited,Tata Elxsi Limited,Tata Coffee Limited,Tata Consumer Products Ltd,Tata AutoComp System.

Outcome:

Tata company had recently developed its territory to get back Air India from Indian government,Established Tata CLIQ,focused Tata motors towards E-Vehicle,Tata Power and Tata steel tie up to launch solar grid in Jharkhand India. Tata sons played major role in development of Tata Company where Oil mill which was bankrupt was established to huge multinational company that would lead to one of the worlds richest trust as Tata group was owned by a trust.

Citations:
1. https://businessconnectindia.in/companies-owned-by-tata-group/

2.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tata_Group

Team Name:
Alpha Squad

ABISHEK MK -
CH.EN.U4CSE19001 - CSE

NAATESH-
CH.EN.U4ECE19036 -ECE

NIKITHA REDDY NALLA

CH.EN.U4ECE19031 - ECE

Swiggy

2021-11-01 16:55:20 UTC

Team Hexa Squad

Naresh Kumar B - CH.EN.U4CSE19021 - CSE
Rohit Kumar Sah - CH.EN.U4CSE19155 - CSE
Sanjeev Aakash S - CH.EN.U4ECE19021 - ECE
Gogula Subash - CH.EN.U4ECE19008 - ECE
Melanathuru Sahil - CH.EN.U4ECE19013 - ECE
Yadu Udayan - CH.EN.U4MEE19013 - MECH

Too Good To Go

sanjayipscoc — 2021-11-01 17:00:54 UTC

While there’s a number of startup app ideas around the app to donate the extra food, TooGoodToGo is an app that has already been implemented on the idea. Branding their app as the #anti-food waste app, they’ve targeted the worldwide issue of food wastage. The app works on the concept of connecting restaurants that have any surplus food with customers. People can buy this surplus food at a much lower rate and use it for various purposes.

They have four pillars on which they base their entire mission of preventing food wastage. They want to work with 50 million households, 75,000 businesses, and 500 schools to avoid the millions of tons of food that is wasted every year. The app is not all about preventing food wastage but also generating awareness around it. Through the knowledgeable content and content pieces, they want to impact the political agendas of at least 5 countries this year.

References:

1. https://toogoodtogo.org/en/

Team Name - Code Brigade

SANJAY T - CH.EN.U4CSE19037 - CSE

HARSHA VARDHAN REDDY M - CH.EN.U4MEE19003 - MECH

MOHANA PRAVEEN S - CH.EN.U4ECE19014 - ECE

SAKTHI LAKSHMANAN AN - CH.EN.U4CSE19034 - CSE

AMALLADINNA RAMA LALITHA PRANATHI - CH.EN.U4EEE19002 - EEE

YASESWI SARUPURU - CH.EN.U4CSE19110 - CSE

PARLE-G

2021-11-01 18:24:31 UTC

Biscuits is considered as the perfect partner for our beloved Chai and also one of the most popular and affordable snacks that we consume in our daily life, but that was not the case during our pre-independence days. When British ruled India, it was not like we didn’t had biscuits. Britannia biscuits which was under British control, were mostly imported due to which the prices were very expensive. Due to high prices they were considered as premium product or for only elite classes, which was not affordable for Indian common people.

It all started at 1929 Mohanlal Dayal Chauhan, who was highly inspired by the Swadeshi movement, which promoted the production and use of Indian goods and wanted to produce swadeshi Biscuits which were lower in price, taste good and healthy, so that common Indian people can afford and taste biscuits.
He established a small factory in Vile Parle village Mumbai with his family and 12 men.

Parle’s first product was an orange candy then, they started making other confectioneries and toffees. It was only 10 years later in 1939 that the biscuit making operation began. Parle launched ‘Parle Gluco’ which was an affordable biscuit meant for the consumption of common people. It became quickly became very popular among Indians. It also became the British-Indian army’s go-to biscuits during World War II. After independence, this company started putting up ads to promote its biscuits. The ads showcased glucose biscuits and were favoured by Indians in a large number. However, due to a severe shortage of wheat in 1947 and due to the partition, production of Parle Gluco biscuits had to stop for a while. At that time, Parle requested people to consume the biscuits made of barley, for they were just as healthy. In 1960 Britannia launched its first glucose biscuit named Glucose D. Parle Company came face to face with the other competitors in the market and because of similar names, it confused many people and the sales got divided. After this, it became Parle-G (G stands for glucose that was present in the biscuit, but in recent slogans, it stands for genius) The logo of Parle-G is one of the most well-known in India. Parle-G never changed the logo as it is crucial to illustrate the originality and stability of the product. The same logo in the packaging can help customers to remember and recognize it.

Parle-G is known for low price, You will be surprised to know that the company didn't increase the biscuit price for the last 25 years and became one of the world’s largest selling biscuit brand, coming in packs costing as little as Rs 5. Parle Products makes their biscuits in 130 factories across the country. It makes around 400 million Parle-G biscuits every day. In the year 2011, a survey was conducted, and the results were quite surprising. Parle-G got to be named as the most widely selling biscuit of that year. As the brand is indigenous, this was a proud moment for the company. Parle products company claimed that they have achieved the highest sale of Parle-G in the lockdown 2020.

REFERENCE:

1. https://finmedium.com/2020/08/parle-g-success-story

2. https://startuptalky.com/parle-g-success-story

TEAM: THE PREFECT PIRATES

SRI LASYA PRAGATHI – CH.EN.U4CSE19039 - CSE

SRI PAVAN KUMAR .G - CH.EN.U4ECE19009 – ECE

SHANKAR R - CH.EN.U4ECE19023 – ECE

M.SURYA - CH.EN.U4MEE19012 - MECH

Swiggy

2021-11-02 05:53:40 UTC

Inspiration:
In the major cities of the country many techies are working till late night in the offices and coming back to home preparing the food is the main problem, even if they want home delivery they need to order minimum amount should be fulfilled to deliver the food, often some restaurants will not provide home delivery, to overcome this problem the Nandan Reddy, Sriharsha Majety, and Rahul Jaimini came up with an idea and make it successful that is Swiggy.

Journey:

The two techies Nandan Reddy, Sriharsha Majety alumni’s of the BITS Pilani, came up with an idea to build the delivery management platform, they developed it and launched with a name called ‘Bundl’ in the year 2013, they shut down their start-up in the year June 2014.

While working on the ‘Bundl’ they came to know the power of hyper-local delivery, they did brainstorming to which we can hyper-local delivery that will make the business and make it useful for the people. At the point of brainstorming time, they meet Rahul Jaimin who is an alumnus of the IIT-Kharagpur working as a developer in Myntra and they fixed to start the Start-up with the name Swiggy.

Swiggy is the new food ordering and Delivery Company based out of Bangalore started operations in August 2014 from Koramangala, Bangalore’s start-up hub. The best thing about Swiggy to be more success full is there is no minimum order policy. It has its own tracking system, delivery boys, and mobile phones to fast reach the customers based on the location.

Growth:

The start-up made good returns and made a big change in the delivery of the food to the customers, they followed some basic principles to be a success, to deliver the food to the customer in time, no minimum order policy. They came with many Gift coupons, and discounts to reach the customers, the main strength is the repeated customers ordering the food regularly due to the best service was given by the Swiggy.

Business Model:
The business or revenue model of Swiggy is based on a hyperlocal on-demand food delivery business operation. Swiggy works as a bridge between restaurants and customers through an innovative technology platform that works as a single point of contact.

Once customers click on the app, they are presented with a bouquet of nearby restaurants with clear delivery times. Once an order is placed, the order is broadcasted to their fleet of delivery partners saving effort & costs of the restaurants. The delivery personal is incentivized to deliver the order within 30 minutes, adding to an experience of convenience for the consumer and a steady set of orders for restaurants.

One of the reasons for Swiggy’s astronomical valuation is their clear sight to profitability which is based on a solid revenue model that has 6 robust revenue streams that the company has nurtured:

Delivery charges
Commissions
Advertising
Swiggy access: This concept offers cloud kitchens on rent to restaurants so that they can offer their menus to consumers in locations where they may not have a physical restaurant. This service alone could account for 25% of Swiggy’s revenues in the future.
Swiggy super: The program offers unlimited free delivery for all orders above Rs 99 and can help members avoid surge pricing during periods of excessive demand.
Swiggy go: This is another new service that Swiggy launched in 2019 to offer instant pick up & drop service for parcels from various locations across the city.

Reference:

https://startupsindia.in/latest/the-story-food-startup-swiggy-that-changed-the-way-a-country-eats/amp/
https://thestrategystory.com/2021/06/20/swiggy-business-revenue-model-marketing-strategy/

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Tesla

2021-11-02 18:01:39 UTC

Inspiration:

Tesla, Inc. started its business as offering reliable ways of providing transportation. By reviving the theory of utilizing electric vehicles instead of gasoline combustion chamber engines helped to pave the recognition of sufficient EV system, which also contributed to revolutionize the automobile industry from mechanical drives to all smart computer driven electric vehicles.

But it is less widely known that the car was named for Nikola Tesla, an electrical engineer who was once renowned as the prototype of a genius inventor. While Tesla's star began to fade long ago, Elon Musk, who named his car and his company after him, has contributed to a Nikola Tesla revival.

Journey:

In 2008 Tesla Motors released its first car, the completely electric Roadster. In company tests, it achieved 245 miles (394 km) on a single charge, a range unprecedented for a production electric car.

In 2012 Tesla stopped production of the Roadster to concentrate on its new Model S sedan, which was acclaimed by automotive critics for its performance and design.

Tesla began building large factories it called Gigafactories to produce batteries and vehicles.

Tesla announced several models to be released early in the 2020s, including a second version of the Roadster, a semi-trailer truck, and a pickup truck, the Cybertruck, which had a boxy angular design that excited controversy when it was first unveiled.

Growth:

Elon Musk is the billionaire entrepreneur and business magnate responsible for co-founding the cutting-edge companies PayPal, Tesla, and SpaceX, amongst others. Over the years, he has been compared to the likes of Steve Jobs and Henry Ford, and even Iron Man, with actor Robert Downey Jr allegedly modelling his portrayal of Tony Stark off of the SpaceX and Tesla CEO. In September of this year, Musk became the third person ever to amass a fortune worth $200 billion. Understandably so, Musk is the idol and inspiration of many business leaders and entrepreneurs around the globe.

Business Model:

Superior Engine Design:

High-Performance Vehicle
Pollution & Noise free Vehicle
Super-Fast vehicle

Engine components:

Lithium-ion battery system
Induction motor. (Rotor Speed < RMF Speed)
Uniform induction, power, and speed.
Brushless and requires no magnets, instead the induction creates magnetism through rotational movement

Inverter

3-phase. Ac power input.
Speed is dependent on the amount of voltages that are fed to the 3-phase AC power Input. Speed can range from 0-18000 RPM.
No Transmission required a direct mount of the engine to the axel is sufficient.

Battery System

Lithium-ion Batteries. (DC Power)
7,000 individual battery cells constituted into the design into 16 compartments
A range of 16 compartments that act as one big cell.

Effective Cooling

The use of small individual cells is a guarantee of sufficient cooling, instead of using a few big batteries
This also increases the battery duration and lifeline.
Glycol is used as the cooling medium that is bypassed through the gaps between the rows of the cells in each of the 16 lithium-ion compartments.
Battery alignment and frame offers the vehicle side skirt support from a vehicle collision.

Automation & Engineering

Induction motor. (Rotor Speed < RMF Speed) Uniform induction, power, and speed.
Brushless and requires no magnets.
Inverter system = 3 phase. Ac power input.
Speed is dependent on the amount of voltages that are fed to the 3-phase AC power Input.
Speed can range from 0-18000 RPM.
No Transmission required a direct mount of the engine to the axel is sufficient

Big Data

Another positive aspect of Tesla that helped progressed its success is the reliability of its big data, which is derived from its in-vehicle software, and strategic partnerships.
Through channeling new departments, opportunities and the new business operations, Tesla was able to generate potential clients and aim at different business endeavors successfully such as solar energy systems, retail merchandise, etc.

Reference:

https://www.ceotodaymagazine.com/2021/10/elon-musk-the-inspirational-success-story-of-teslas-ceo/
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Tesla-Motors/Tesla-under-Musk-Model-S-Model-3-and-Model-Y
https://www.google.com/search?q=business+model+of+tesla&rlz=1C1CHBF_enIN891IN894&oq=business+model+of+tesla&aqs=chrome..69i57j0i22i30l3j0i390.13376j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

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