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SOUND ENERGY HARVESTING
SOUND ENERGY:
We all know sound energy is a mechanical energy which travels in the form of a wave, a mechanical wave that is an oscillation of pressure which needs a medium to travel i.e. it could not travel through a vacuum as it needs a medium.
A semi-tokamak geometry as shown in the accompanying illustrations forms a current carrying magnetized plasma loop. The current is generated either by means of induction or DC biased electrodes or a combination of both.
When emergency patients arrive at a hospital there may not be sufficient staff to transfer the patient from the Gurney to the examination table.
By a simple redesign of the tops of the Gurney and the examining table, the “One Handed Patient Transfer” device could handle all the patient movement with ease, and simplify the emergency intake procedure.
Issue Addressed: Heavy commercial vehicles like trucks, lorries, earthmovers operate in their lifecycle in two modes corresponding to being empty (only curb weight acting) and loaded (curb weight plus the payload). Usually, the ratio of full load capacity to curb weight of these categories of vehicles ranges from 1.5 to 2.0. Therefore,
The graphic film and label market represent more than 50% of the 55 billion square meter silicone release coating consumption. As demand continues to grow, key market players have invested in high-speed coating technologies with extreme coating speeds of >1000 m/min, which now represents a significant portion of the labels industry.
At this time when the world is affected by a dangerous pandemic, medical equipment is proving to be the most valuable resource for fighting the situation. Usually portable facilities right now in use are either making use of pre-existing spaces or requiring a good amount of work power to set up.
Looking at the Fuel Economy in India i.e. ARAI Fuel Economy during Testing v/s Actual riding Condition by Customer on Road, there is always variation in fuel economy, which is possibly due to Fuel QTY Variation in fuel testing.
This is why Fuel filing process is Doubtful in Major Cities Where fuel Consumption is very High.
Vehicular accidents are life-threatening and result in fatal casualties in developing countries such as India. According to estimates, traffic accidents kill more people in India than diseases like Cancer and AIDS. More than 150,000 people are killed every year in traffic accidents in India, which works out to 400 fatalities a day,
PROBLEM:
Salt and other chemicals rust undercarriage components. Car-bottom rust is dangerous and expensive.
The undercarriage is vulnerable to damage due to lack of care. Salt and mud damage is a safety issue -- many undercarriage components cannot be rustproofed. The greatest need for non-collision car repair results from preventable undercarriage rust.
We want to see the robots of the future! How can robotic companions or assistants help us thrive in this new normal? This design utilize robotics in a unique way, as a personal assistant and something else entirely!
SOLUTIONS:
Prototype of collaborative robot arm that assist with tasks like pick-and-place an object,
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