Here are all the factors to consider when you want to build the best SW/HW product:
Software Specific Factors:
- Idle non-operational time/cost
- Safety
- Low energy use
- Consumer friendly/facing
- Elegant / classy
- Upgradable / improvable
- Cost effective
- Simple to build/repair/use
- Minimal steps for daily use
- Sustainable long term
- Deployable to customers
- Faster/better/cheaper than competitors
- Growing Large scale application
- Kid friendly/safe
- Disabled friendly/accommodating
- Scalable growth
- Untapped market for all new technologies
- Life cycle
- Variables
- Competive pricing
Hardware Specific Factors:
- Low noise & heat (waste)
- Transport friendly
- Security features - camera, etc
- Extended lifespan
- Operating temp
- Refill ability for most failed parts
- Rugged External protection
- Environment-friendly