Some strengths to my prototype were that the different components and pieces of the boat were made. However, the shape of the boat was quite strange because the material we used was not as bendable as we had expected and so all of our measurements were made for a material that would bend easily. This changed parts of our boat as we changed different dimensions to allow for the boat to be assembled. Another strength is that we were able to make the motor work properly and be able to spin correctly. However, we need to refine the motor position because if we went with our original plan and placed the motor at the end of the boat, the paddles would hit the boat’s body which restricted its movement. Instead, we moved the paddles to the front of the boat. We also shortened the popsicle sticks’ length so that they would not hit the body of the boat.

Hana- It would be better if the paddle wheels were constructed better.

Sophie- Maybe think about how to protect the battery from getting wet.

Candy- Maybe test it out in a larger space.

Some feedback that I got from peers was to make the boat more interesting. Perhaps adding other design elements to make the boat more interesting. Because of this feedback, I added designs on the boat as well as a fishing mechanism to the boat to make it more interactive as well as interesting.