The project was divided into four subsystems: obstacle detection, mechanical computer, locomotion (tracks), and the drivetrain. The obstacle detection system consists of three (left, center ...

Researchers have built a mechanical computer inspired by kirigami, the Japanese art of paper-folding and cutting. The proof-of-concept computer, which includes no electronic components ...

In the end, he also builds a flip-flop and an XOR gate – just in case you were wondering whether you could theoretically build a computer out of these. Such a mechanical approach makes for a ...

Switches are what gives a mechanical keyboard its clicks and its clacks. You won’t see the color of them when they’re ...

Titled "Darwin among the Machines," the letter recently popped up again on social media thanks to Peter Wildeford of the ...

Mechanical engineers are often referred to as the general practitioners of the engineering profession. They work in nearly every area of technology, from aerospace and automotive to computers and ...

Use of computers to improve productivity and reduce cost in manufacture of discrete parts and assemblies. Manufacturing automation: sensors, actuators, and computers for automation; principles of ...

The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET, http://www.abet.org. Program ...