This week, we reverse engineered an Automoblox toy car and analyzed it visually, functionally, and structurally. We found that visually, the car has a simple and sleek design. It is composed of mostly curved lines to give it a smooth and clean aesthetic appeal. There are only 3 colors used -- blue, silver, and wood -- with the blue emphasizing the wheels. The car is symmetric and has a minimalist design.
Functionally, the car's parts work towards the purpose of entertaining children. The parts are designed to allow smooth movement and easy assembly. In the black box model, we listed the parts and their uses (the inputs and outputs) so that we could understand the purpose of each piece.
In general, engineers use reverse engineering to better understand products and how they work. This knowledge can be used to improve a design, make similar products, or fix problems. Reverse engineering means analyzing the product as a whole and then examining each part to determine function and aesthetics.
If I could improve the Automoblox design, I would change the car to allow turning. Right now, it only travels in a straight line and that limits its use as a toy.
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