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New 3D-printed robot uses wind instead of batteries to explore harsh terrains

A new low-cost, 3D-printed robot has been designed to traverse harsh environments using nothing but wind power.
Tech Xplore

Wind-powered robot could enable long-term exploration of hostile environments

Researchers at Cranfield University have created WANDER-bot, a low-cost, 3D-printed robot that is powered by wind energy.
IEEE

High-Efficiency, High-Fundamental Frequency Inverter for High-Speed Electrical Drive in a Micro Gas Turbine-Based Vehicle Powertrain

Abstract: This paper presents the design, analysis, and validation of a high-efficiency inverter for high-speed electric drives in micro gas turbine (MGT)-based vehicle powertrains. A 30 kW, 700 VDC, ...