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My idea is to increase the usability of solar panels when they are covered by shadow ( for instance from another building, a tree or a post that is inconveniently placed.
The unit clips onto the side of a solar panel with the LEDs directed to the area where the shadow falls, and they light up the area,
Starton’s proprietary continuous delivery technology can increase efficacy of approved drugs, make them more tolerable, and expand their potential use. We are advancing the following candidates in our continuous delivery platform:
STAR-LLD: Transdermal and continuous subcutaneous formulations of lenalidomide for chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), multiple myeloma (MM), and other cancers.
PyrAmes is a digital health company focused on fundamentally transforming health care delivery through continuous blood pressure (BP) monitoring that is accurate, wireless and non-invasive. Our wearable devices’ comfort and ease-of-use will enable better BP management for patients from newborns to seniors.
The Multi-Hybrid Car can greatly saved on energy. The Unified source of energy can come from solar power from the top of the car where sunlight and daylight can easily hit and it regenerate power. Solar is undeniably one of a lasting power source that can ease our dependence on the unhealthy powersources.
Presently, there is a global consideration for air-breathing electric propulsion ramjet configurations, though those utilizing air scoops face significant momentum losses due to air collimation and drag. Several years ago, an idea emerged for a direct scramjet configuration aimed at reducing drag substantially, requiring full ionization of atmospheric molecules.
Here we are presenting a new kind of wind turbine that is comparatively smaller, compact and thus can be manufactured and maintained easily. It also doesn’t need any costly rotating mechanism for adjusting itself to the wind direction. But,
Atomiq is developing a next-generation plasma-based propulsion system, presenting a cutting-edge technology that redefines transportation. The utilization of plasma as a propellant introduces unprecedented efficiency and versatility, addressing the limitations of traditional propulsion methods. The technology delves into the underlying principles, key components, and recent breakthroughs in gravity relativity,
The need to control the balance of a load that is spinning at a high rate of speed is essential to the preservation of the mechanisms of rotation in a dynamic launch system capable of accelerating a mass to an escape velocity. The customary solution of balancing a rotating assembly is to add counterweight.
In the rapidly evolving world of electric vehicles (EVs), the safety and performance of lithium-ion (li-ion) battery packs are of utmost importance. Recognizing this critical need, Mr. Vivek Dawange has led the charge in developing an innovative thermal management system that promises to redefine the EV industry.
The Phantom Driver Vehicle Control System is a self-contained radio-control driving system designed to fit any steering-wheel-controlled vehicle. It was originally conceived for vehicle crash testing, but can be used for any type of vehicle testing, or anytime the presence of a human operator in the vehicle is undesirable.
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