Hello Future Engineer,
A relatively new method of controlling flight without using control surfaces (that is ailerons, rudder or an elevator) has been demonstrated by a UAV. The control is via jets of air emanating from nozzles embedded within the blended wing body structure.
You can see videos and learn more about it here.
Flapless UAV
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Automotive X prize
Hello Future Engineer,
Here are some snapshots from Automotive X prize competition in which teams from universities, colleges, and a high school (in Philadephia) participated. The teams were required to prove that 100 miles per gallon fuel efficiency is possible.
You can read more details about the competition, participants, and winners by clicking below,
Automotive X prize
Here are some snapshots from Automotive X prize competition in which teams from universities, colleges, and a high school (in Philadephia) participated. The teams were required to prove that 100 miles per gallon fuel efficiency is possible.
You can read more details about the competition, participants, and winners by clicking below,
Automotive X prize
Minnesota student invents hands-free mouse
Minnesota College Student Invents Hands-Free Mouse
FRANK BI, The Minnesota Daily
MINNEAPOLIS (AP)
During his winter break last year, Gavin Ovsak spent 150 hours developing CHAD -- the Circuit Head Accessibility Device, which serves as a computer mouse for people who are quadriplegic or suffer from trembling hands.
Read more by clicking on The Minnesota Daily
FRANK BI, The Minnesota Daily
MINNEAPOLIS (AP)
During his winter break last year, Gavin Ovsak spent 150 hours developing CHAD -- the Circuit Head Accessibility Device, which serves as a computer mouse for people who are quadriplegic or suffer from trembling hands.
Read more by clicking on The Minnesota Daily
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