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technology16 days ago•3 min saved

Drones fly with electric muscles, no motors or gears

Rutgers engineers demonstrate a solid-state ornithopter that uses voltage-driven piezoelectric layers embedded in carbon‑fiber wings to flex and twist the wing surface, eliminating motors and gears. A computational model tests aerodynamics and control for mechanism-free flapping flight, which could enable agile operation in cluttered environments with applications from environmental monitoring to search-and-rescue and urban delivery, though material limits today constrain performance.

via TechSpot|

#aerialrobotics #flexiblewings #ornithopter

gaming10 months ago•2 min saved

Dune: Awakening Devs Address Ornithopter Exploits in PvP

Funcom is working on fixing a bug in Dune: Awakening where players are repeatedly killed by Ornithopters (helicopters) in PvP, which currently cannot be damaged or stopped, causing frustration among players. Despite this issue, the game has launched successfully with a positive reception and high player engagement.

via IGN|

#dune-awakening #funcom #gamefix

entertainmentgaming2 years ago•1 min saved

"Dune: Part Two" Collaborates with Xbox for Flight Simulator Content and Custom Controller

Xbox has partnered with Warner Bros. and Legendary Entertainment to offer immersive game content tied to the release of "Dune: Part Two," including a floating Xbox controller, a specially designed Xbox Series S, and console holder inspired by the world of "Dune." The aviation game "Microsoft Flight Simulator" is also getting a Dune-themed expansion, allowing players to pilot the Royal Atreides Ornithopter in the harsh environment of Arrakis. Additionally, two life-size Ornithopter gaming simulators will be available at the London and New York Microsoft Experience Centers.

via Variety|

#dune-part-two #entertainmentgaming #immersive-game-content

gamingentertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

"Dune-Inspired Expansion and Controller Take Microsoft Flight Simulator to New Heights"

Microsoft Flight Simulator has released a free Dune expansion featuring the Royal Atreides Ornithopter from the upcoming Dune: Part Two movie, offering tutorials, time trials, and a rescue mission. The expansion is a tie-in with the movie and allows players to fly the ornithopter in a science fiction setting within the realistic physics simulation of the game. This expansion was announced alongside Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, which will include a range of aerial jobs, and also offers a chance to win a custom Dune-themed Xbox and controller.

via Rock Paper Shotgun|

#dune #expansion #gamingentertainment

gaming2 years ago•1 min saved

"Microsoft Flight Simulator Soars to Dune with Free Expansion and Floating Xbox Controller"

Microsoft Flight Simulator partners with Legendary Pictures and Warner Bros. Entertainment to release a free Dune expansion, marking the franchise's first departure from Earth. Players can now navigate the deserts of Arrakis using a bug-like ornithopter, completing tutorials, time trials, and a rescue mission. The next installment, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, is set to focus on various aviation-based jobs and will be available for Xbox Series X/S and PC.

via Video Games Chronicle|

#arrakis #dune-expansion #gaming

entertainmentgaming2 years ago•1 min saved

"Dune-Inspired Ornithopter Takes Flight in Microsoft's Floating Xbox Controller Celebration"

Microsoft Flight Simulator introduces Paul Atreides’ Ornithopter and the desert plains of Arrakis in a free expansion, allowing players to pilot the iconic aircraft through tutorials and time-trial activities, as part of the lead-up to the highly anticipated release of Dune: Part Two. This follows other video game tie-ins, such as the addition of Dune characters to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3.

via Polygon|

#dune-part-two #entertainmentgaming #microsoft-flight-simulator

entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

"LEGO Unveils Epic Dune Ornithopter Set with Baron Minifig and Pre-Order Option"

Lego has released a new Icons set, the Dune Atreides Royal Ornithopter, available for preorder at $164.99. Designed for adults, the 1,369-piece replica features flappable wings, deployable landing gear, and a cockpit that can hold eight mini figurines of the Dune movie cast. The set includes characters such as Paul Atreides, Lady Jessica, and Chani, with the Baron Vladimir Harkonnen figurine being four times taller than the others. The release date is set for February 1st, 2024, providing fans with a fix while they wait for the delayed Dune: Part Two movie.

via The Verge|

#dune #entertainment #lego

entertainment2 years ago•4 min saved

"LEGO's Highly Anticipated Dune Ornithopter Set Soars into Stores Soon"

LEGO is set to release a 1,300-piece Dune Ornithopter set in November, featuring a detailed model of the iconic vehicle from the science fiction franchise. The set will include four or possibly five Dune characters, including Paul Atreides, and is expected to retail for around $150 to $200. The release of the LEGO Dune Ornithopter is a surprising collaboration that showcases the company's willingness to explore unique and unexpected partnerships.

via 9to5Toys|

#collectibles #dune #entertainment