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Wireless Control

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"Wireless Target Lifting Mechanism Revolutionizes Operations"

Originally Published 1 year ago — by Hackaday

A DIY enthusiast modified a military target holding mechanism by adding a ruggedized remote control unit to operate it wirelessly, allowing for dropping or raising the target from several hundred feet away. The original vibration switches still work, enabling the target to drop when shot, and the creator plans to outfit the mechanism with a cardboard cutout figure for display at a Vintage Computer Festival event.

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"Revolutionary Crystal Arrays: Harnessing Light for Wireless Energy and Battery Replacement"

Originally Published 2 years ago — by Interesting Engineering

Researchers at CU Boulder have created a photomechanical material that can convert light energy into mechanical work, potentially revolutionizing industries such as robotics, aerospace, and biomedical devices. This material eliminates the need for batteries or complex electrical systems, offering energy efficiency and wireless control.

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