Washington: An Omani student team won third place in the engineering projects competition at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) with their creative project, "Lio and AOFR—a clever system designed to change car oil and replace filters without raising the vehicle, completing the procedure in a record time of under 10 minutes. ". This accomplishment demonstrates the creativity of Omani youngsters in global academic arenas.
The initiative presents a novel approach to vehicle maintenance, providing complete automation, accuracy, safety, and cleanliness without human interaction. The system includes temperature sensors and a user-friendly touchscreen interface to avoid spills, reduce pollution, and ensure operational safety.
The AOFR robot works underneath the car, replacing oil filters with great precision using a torque-adjustable wrench, a lifting mechanism, twin surveillance cameras, impediment detection, and remote control. Meanwhile, the oil-changing device provides a clean, efficient service without jacks, accommodating a variety of engine types.
Team member Fareed Sameer Al Alawi said the initiative took months to design and aims to produce a useful solution that simplifies maintenance while minimizing human error. He underlined that this achievement represents a significant step toward commercializing the technology.
Dr. Alyssa Ladd, the project supervisor, lauded the team's work, stating that they had a thorough awareness of applied engineering and contemporary technology in tackling a real-world issue.
On his turn, Professor Ken Currie, Dean of MTSU, applauded the Omani team's effort as exemplifying the creative spirit we encourage in our students, describing it as an excellent example of engineering knowledge put into practice.
This accomplishment highlights Omani youngsters' increasing global competitiveness in innovation and engineering, demonstrating their capacity to have an influence in international academic forums.
