Design review based on failure mode

Okay, kiddo! You know how sometimes you make a mistake when you're playing a game or doing homework? Well, sometimes machines make mistakes too, like when the engine in a car stops working or a robot can't move anymore.

When grown-ups build machines or design things, they want to make sure that they catch as many mistakes as possible before the machine is put into use. This is where something called a "design review based on failure mode" comes in.

Basically, it's like a detective game! The grown-ups get together and try to think of all the different things that could go wrong with the machine or design. They ask themselves questions like "what could make this robot stop working?" or "what could cause this machine to break down?"

Then, they come up with a plan for how they can test the machine or design to make sure it can survive those mistakes. For example, they might run tests to see if the robot can still move if it bumps into something or if the machine can still work if it gets too hot.

This helps the grown-ups make the machine or design stronger and safer so that it can do its job without stopping or breaking down. And just like how you learn from your mistakes, the grown-ups can learn from these tests and make the machine even better the next time around!