AA Rationale Chart

Specifications	Design 1	Design 2	Design 3	Design 4
Stability	4- very stabile, little chance of listing	3- sufficiently stabile, provides a good base for maneuvering	5- extremely stabile frame, little to no chance of flipping or heavy listing	1- very unstable, high chance of listing or tipping
Manufacturability	3- average, easy to find parts but numerous pieces	3- average, easy to find parts but numerous pieces	4- easy to find parts and few pieces to put together	5- easy to manufacture and find parts, few pieces
Cost	3- PVC piping	4- plastic demo kits	3- PVC piping	3-PVC piping
Mood	3- average, somewhat scientific not very adventurous	2- below average, appears to playful	4- good, appears adventurous and scientific	4- good, appears adventurous and scientific
Maneuverability	4- maneuvers well	4- maneuvers well	2- maneuvers steadily but very slowly, lots of drag	1- difficult to turn and maneuver
Space	3- average amount of space, enough room for arm and equipment	2- not enough space for arm plus equipment	5- more than enough room for arm to maneuver and to fit equipment	5- more than enough room for arm to maneuver and to fit equipment
Total Score	20	18	23	19
Average Rating	3.333	3	3.8333	3.1666
Rank	2	4	1	3