The Ethics of Demining

The Ethics of Demining

Removing landmines almost always comes with some sort of cost. Whether it’s risk of injury or damage to the environment, landmine removal can cause serious problems. This calls into question the ethics of landmine removal in general. While the end goal is...
Turning the Frequency Up

Turning the Frequency Up

When someone turns on their radio to listen to their favorite song, they rarely ever think about how that song reaches their ears. But when they do, they enter into a fascinating world full of radio waves that exist beyond the naked eye. This is the world that the...
Wires, Codes, and Motors.

Wires, Codes, and Motors.

The landmine team works together to learn more about the functions of an Arduino, codes, and running motors. When we began class this past Wednesday we were expecting the same old routine of learning more about our projects, the new advancements of drones, and how to...
Detecting Solutions and Detonating Problems

Detecting Solutions and Detonating Problems

This week the Landmines Team meets to discuss the possible outcomes, scenarios, and challenges they face in creating a drone that can effectively seek out and destroy dormant landmines. Over the last few weeks, the Landmines Team came up with various situations and...
First Encounters and New Challenges

First Encounters and New Challenges

The Landmines Team has their first meeting with their mentor, Ken Rutherford. Today, the Landmines Team finally got the opportunity to meet with their mentor, Ken Rutherford. This meeting provided them with the opportunity to learn more about Ken, the project, and the...