In a word, disappointing.  No team’s entry seriously challenged for the prize.  No team’s entry performed even to 10% of what was needed to win the prize.  Even with three teams entering carbon-nanotube or carbon-nanotube-reinforced entries, no visible, forward progress was made. However, in another sense, progress WAS made.  Because of the way that the rules … Continue reading Results from the 2010 Strong Tether Challenge