The Icarus Machine : a kinetic sculpture that demonstrates gyroscopic precision

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The Icarus Machine : a kinetic sculpture that demonstrates gyroscopic precision

Alternative Title: Kinetic sculpture that demonstrates gyroscopic precision

Author: Nichols, Laura E

Citable URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/32977

Other Contributors: Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dept. of Mechanical Engineering.

Advisor: Woodie Flowers.

Department: Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dept. of Mechanical Engineering.

Publisher: Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Date Issued: 2005

Abstract:

Inspired by the desire to unite aspects of art and engineering into a comprehensive whole, I have designed and manufactured a kinetic sculpture that demonstrates gyroscopic precession. The aim of this project is to explore the interplay between two seemingly separate fields, art and engineering, and the effect of their union on perception and learning.

Description:

Thesis (S.B.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, 2005.Includes bibliographical references.

URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/32977

Keywords: Mechanical Engineering.

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