News tagged with braking system

Cebit 2012: The wireless bicycle brake, a prototype on an exciting mission

A German computer scientist has developed a reliable wireless bicycle brake.

Technology / Engineering

created Feb 24, 2012 | popularity 2.3 / 5 (3) | comments 8

Aircraft of the future could capture and re-use some of their own

Tomorrow's aircraft could contribute to their power needs by harnessing energy from the wheel rotation of their landing gear to generate electricity.

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Feb 23, 2012 | popularity 1.8 / 5 (6) | comments 12

Porsche is developing a system for a self-driving car, no pedal pressing needed

(PhysOrg.com) -- How much of the driving experience are you willing to give up to the computer in your car? Are you OK with cruise control? Anti-lock brakes? Skid control systems? How about taking your feet ...

Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation

created Jun 30, 2011 | popularity 3.8 / 5 (8) | comments 5 | with audio podcast weblog

Engineers invent 'Smart Walkers' for elderly

(PhysOrg.com) -- Cornell biomedical engineering students working with a Weill Cornell Medical College-affiliated psychiatrist have designed an electronic braking system for walkers.

Technology / Engineering

created Jun 25, 2010 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Vehicle shock absorber recovers energy from bumps in the road

(PhysOrg.com) -- In the past decade, regenerative braking systems have become increasingly popular, recovering energy that would otherwise be lost through braking. However, another energy recovery mechanism ...

Technology / Engineering

created Mar 17, 2010 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (30) | comments 13 | with audio podcast feature