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Spring 2017

Automated Drone

Automated Drone
The drone can be flown either remotely or by setting GPS coordinates.  Goal to be able to deliver package to military in the field.

Credit: Penn State
Automated Electric Shifting Bicycle

Automated Electric Shifting Bicycle
The bicycle would monitor the pedaling cadence and shift the gears accordingly.  

Credit: Penn State
Automated Height Adjusting Car

Automated Height Adjusting Car
The car would have a leveling system that would watch for items such as speed bumps and raise that car when detected.

Credit: Penn State
Automated Lead Bullet Casting Machine

Automated Lead Bullet Casting Machine
The machine would melt the lead and cast bullets. The system would monitor temperature and only process when the system match all criteria.

Credit: Penn State
Implementation of MPPT in Solar Tracking PV Panel

Implementation of MPPT in Solar Tracking PV Panel
A solar collector that would follow the sun for ultimate energy.

Credit: Penn State
Light Display Coffee Table

Light Display Coffee Table
A coffee table that has a light display that changes based on the music selection.

Credit: Penn State
Racecar Tire Washer

Racecar Tire Washer
The machine would degrease, scrub, and rinse dirt track race care tires with hot water to remove accumulated oils and dirt.  

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Fri | 7 a.m.–8 p.m.
Sat | 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
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Penn State Altoona

A full-service, four-year, residential campus located less than 45 miles from the research campus at University Park. Offering 21 four-year degrees and the first two years of over 275 Penn State majors.
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