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Measurement of Wing Loads during Flapping Flight

Oct 26, 2024 | scholarsarchive.byu.edu | Ryan Anderson |Mark Colton |Brigham Young

Keywordswing loads, Flapping Flight Research Group, FFRGCollegeIra A. Fulton College of Engineering and TechnologyDepartmentMechanical EngineeringAbstractOngoing research at BYU with the Flapping Flight Research Group (FFRG) is aimed at uncovering the physics behind flapping flight. Discoveries in this field could produce new aircraft designs and technolo- gies, as well as broaden our understanding of natural phenomena.
Collision Avoidance Using Haptic Feedback for a Quadrotor Helicopter

Oct 26, 2024 | scholarsarchive.byu.edu | Adam Brandt |Mark Colton |Brigham Young

Keywordscollision avoidance, haptic feedback, quadrotor helicopterCollegeIra A. Fulton College of Engineering and TechnologyDepartmentMechanical EngineeringAbstractThe remote operation of a quadrotor unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) presents unique challenges to the pilot. When flying a traditional aircraft a camera can be directed so that the field of view points out the nose, which is always in the direction of flight, assuming small side-slip angles.
Development of a Simple Manufacturing Process for a Prosthetic Leg

Oct 26, 2024 | scholarsarchive.byu.edu | Kyle Smith |Mark Colton |Brigham Young

Keywordsmanufacturing process, prosthetic leg, amputeesCollegeIra A. Fulton College of Engineering and TechnologyDepartmentMechanical EngineeringAbstractThe purpose of this project was to develop a simple process to manufacture a useful and affordable prosthetic leg to be made available to below-the-knee amputees in a sub-Saharan African country. This project was motivated by a desire for learning and experience and also by humanitarian and social entrepreneurship ideals.
"Design of a Robot Head for an Assistive Robot used in the Clinical Tre" by Jacob Robinson and Dr. Mark Colton

Jul 9, 2024 | scholarsarchive.byu.edu | Jacob Robinson |Mark Colton |Brigham Young

Keywordsrobot head, assistive robot, clinical treatment of children, AutismCollegeIra A. Fulton College of Engineering and TechnologyDepartmentMechanical EngineeringAbstractAutism is a spectrum disorder that is characterized by an impairment of the child’s social relationships, communication skills, and imaginative thought, resulting in a decreased quality of life for the child and his or her family, as well as significant economic costs to society.