Lighter-than-air Mechatronics Prototyping
Issued by
George Mason University
Earners of the Biologically-inspired, Lighter-than-air, Instructional, Mechatronics Program (BLIMP) badge will have a fundamental understanding of introductory concepts related to unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) and advanced manufacturing through hands-on experience building flapping-wing lighter-than-air vehicles. They will learn basic concepts in mechanical systems, microcontrollers, computer vision, aircraft dynamics, and their integration to build a blimp.
- Type Experience
- Level Foundational
- Time Weeks
- Cost Free
Earning Criteria
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Sessions consisting of lecture portion and hands on work session with additional workshops at the MIX for prototyping and manufacturing. The 7 week program will be a total of 16 hours.
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The final session will be a "poster session" similar to a science fair where each team will have a display to showcase their design