Directional embossing on front bumper side surfaces guides rearward airflow, reducing corner separation, drag, and steering instability.
A spring-loaded ball joint lets a wheel wind deflector lever gear yield under overload and return without damage or added system complexity.
A flush deployable rear panel uses a linked actuator to cut vehicle base drag, improve fuel economy, and preserve body appearance.
Vehicle acceleration shifts a valve member to control airflow without sensors or actuators, cutting flow-control complexity and cost.
Plasma actuators near the windshield and A-pillars redirect crosswind flow to cut turbulence, aerodynamic noise, vibration, and drag.
Pivoting rocker arms balance load across drive and idler wheels, improving adhesion, turning, and energy use on uneven warehouse floors.
A spring-loaded ball joint lets a wheel wind deflector lever slip under overload and reset to its initial position without damage.
Differential plasma actuator groups deflect vehicle surface airflow to suppress vortices, aerodynamic noise, and A-pillar turbulence.
A speed-responsive plasma actuator redirects control airflow around the vehicle to suppress turbulence, drag, aerodynamic noise, and vibration.
Electrostatic fluid actuators reshape the windshield-A-pillar interface in crosswinds to cut vortices, noise, dirt buildup, and drag.
A tracked orchard mower uses LIDAR, contour-following linkage, and cutter angle control to cut uneven hillsides safely with lower energy use.
A dual-pivot fairing mounting assembly swings in multiple directions to reach batteries and tanks while staying securely latched.
A motorized linkage shifts the chassis relative to side-by-side wheels, using vehicle mass as a counterweight for pitch stability.
A thin rough PVC airflow sheet uses triboelectric charge and small vortices to suppress flow separation, cutting vehicle drag.
Adjustable tether positions let an inflatable bladder change shape while avoiding the mass and complexity of rigid mechanisms.