Have you ever seen a flag being raised, or wondered how a mechanical clock works? Let’s take a look at some of the simple mechanisms that they use. Pulleys and gears. When a flag is raised, it will ...

We've seen a number of robotic prosthetic hands intended for amputees, but what about those that still have their hands but have lost function through nerve damage? Researchers at Oregon State ...

ROLLNLOCK is the multipurpose device CLIMBING TECHNOLOGY dedicates to mountaineering, rope access work and self-rescue. Compact, ultralight and easy to handle, it offers three different modes of ...

Imagine if the ancient Egyptians had modern technology. Using computer design software, they would plan out their pyramid elements and dimensions; then, they’d use large excavator trucks and massive ...

In the world of rope rescue, we use mechanical advantage systems really for two reasons. The first being a force increasing tool and the second, a means of reducing the weight of a load during a ...

What starts as a simple pulley restoration takes a weird turn when I find something unexpected inside. Rust, grime, and… well, you’ll have to see it to believe it. Supreme Court Deals Major Blow to ...