New Technology in the UK Wind Tunnel Sector

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AI-assisted Moveable Aerodynamic Flaps

Developer(s):
The team is led by Dr Georgios Rigas (Reader) and Dr Isabella Fumarola (Research Fellow) – alongside Dr Xianyang Jiang (Research Associate), Dr Max Weissenbacher (Research Associate) and Junjie Zhang (PhD student).
Institution/Company:
Imperial Colloge
Description:
AI technology that automatically adapts to changing driving conditions in real-time, using machine learning algorithms and sensors. The technology determines the optimal aerodynamic position of vehicle flaps, reducing drag and fuel consumption.