Nano Quest challenge - mat and models

[syraweb]

Team Unlimited (FVC 13) has assembled an FLL 2006 challenge kit, readying to mentor fall FLL orientation meetings in the Sharon Youth Robotics Association. For those interested who have not yet received their FLL challenge kit, we have posted pictures of the Nano Quest mat and models on our website - www.syraweb.org.

There are many additional resources and links on our websites, for both FLL and FVC teams. Have a great season!

[Rich Wong]

Excellent photos.

Thank you.

[Rich Wong]

Reminder-

NANO QUEST IN THREE HOURS!

[Rich Wong]

FLL registration have now topped 5,000 teams in the US and Canada and 160 in Mexico!
Congratulations to FIRST!

[Rich Wong]

Very cool stuff!
Ask for it when you buy your next car!
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NANOPAINT
Nanopaint is a coating that can modify the properties of a surface or
substance according to user-defined parameters. Like ordinary paint,
nanopaint is applied as a liquid and then hardens. The liquid
contains a suspension of microscopic particles called nanotubes that
alter their behavior as external conditions change or when a specific
command is given.

Engineers have produced a prototype nanopaint that can selectively
block radio frequency (RF) fields in much the same way as a metal,
such as copper, can do. When applied to the interior walls of a
building, the material can pass or impede signals to and from cell
phones, portable radios or other wireless devices.

Potential applications of nanopaint abound. One especially
interesting idea is the use of nanopaint on the exteriors of
buildings to alter their infrared (IR) reflecting or absorbing
properties depending on external conditions. This could improve
energy efficiency by helping structures absorb thermal energy on cool
but sunny days, reflect it on hot days, retain thermal energy on cold
nights and radiate it away on warm nights. Specialized nanopaints
might perform an almost endless number of other functions, such as:

* Block cell phone signals in inappropriate environments, such as
theaters, hospitals and funerals.
* Give glass the ability to become more or less opaque as desired.
* Give the surfaces of motor vehicles or industrial machines the
ability to repair themselves when damaged.
* Allow the textures of surfaces to be altered at will.
* Discourage the growth of pathogens such as bacteria or viruses.
* Repel or neutralize toxic chemicals, acids or other corrosive
agents.

For our complete definition, including hyperlinks, visit:
http://go.techtarget.com/r/582223/624273

RELATED CONTENT:

NaturalNano has developed nanopaint that can block signals to and
from wireless devices.
http://go.techtarget.com/r/582224/624273

A SmartEconomy.com article reports that 'Nanopaint blocks cell phone
signals.'
http://go.techtarget.com/r/582225/624273

Learn more about nanotechnology.
http://go.techtarget.com/r/582226/624273