Browsing by FAS Department "Mechanical Engineering"
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A Bike-Powered Washing Machine for Use on the International Space Station
(2015-06-26)As it stands, there are currently no means to wash clothing aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Astronauts are forced to re-wear their soiled clothes, despite having to exercise over two hours per day. Instead ... -
eGaIn Sensor for Plantar Arch Measurement
(2015-06-26)An essential part of gait training is providing real-time feedback, which has shown to be effective by allowing runners to identify and correct biomechanical dysfunctions in the leg movement while walking or running. Several ... -
Finding Better Methods for Manufacturing High-Stress Systems: An Investigation in Guitar Making
(2015-06-26)Laminated composites have been integrated into the structural framework of some folding robots in order to simplify the fabrication technique of those robots. The laminates are useful building blocks particularly because ... -
Refrigerated Vaccine Transport: A Heat Transfer Analysis of Periodic Heating Through a Multi-Layer Cylinder
(2015-06-26)There are vaccines against many of the worst diseases, as well as money to pay for them, but one main issue with the supply chain is that while most vaccines must be kept cool, almost half of all health posts have minimal ... -
Ultrasound-Compatible Cardiac Simulator
(2015-06-26)Devices are being developed so that robots can perform cardiac surgery. These robots will steer catheters through a beating heart using image guidance from ultrasound imaging. An appropriate ultrasound-compatible cardiac ...