Undercover Engineers
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Episodes
We're looking at five remarkable super structures: the Statue of Unity in India, the Danyang-Kunshan Grand Bridge and the Great Wall of China, the Emily Moor Transmitting Tower, the Icon of the Seas cruise ship, and the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, emphasising the engineering marvels behind these giants!
Becky and Lloydie delve into the challenges and innovations involved in constructing the Burj Khalifa, such as its design inspired by ...
We're looking at road design and management in this episode of Undercover Engineers!
From pedestrian safety to wildlife conservation, and the integration of technology to enhance road efficiency and reduce environmental impact, we're looking at it all. Becky and Lloydie also chat about future road technologies, including data and AI, with a focus on making roads smarter, safer, and more sustainable!
Lloydie and Becky are discussing the role of engineering in zoos, focusing on Chester Zoo!
While people often associate zoos with animals and their care, engineering plays a crucial role in creating and maintaining the habitats and facilities that keep the animals healthy and the visitors safe.
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In this episode, we're zooming into something super exciting – racing cars, especially the ones in Formula 1!
Imagine cars going crazy fast, from 0 to 60 miles per hour in just three seconds! These cars are like superheroes on wheels. But you know what makes them so incredible? It's not just the speed; it's the super-smart engineers who design them.
In this episode, the hosts, Lloydie and Becky, take us behind the scenes of Formu...
From underwater topography to marine life and the challenges faced by engineers working in these environments, this episode is all about water!
We're chatting about autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) and remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) for exploration and data collection with experts Stewart Fairbairn from the National Oceanography Centre, and more!
Ho ho ho! It's the most wonderful time of the year. In this week's episode, we're looking at the role of engineering in revolutionising the post!
There are loads of challenges in sorting and delivering letters and parcels but technological advancements like optical recognition systems, digital markings on stamps, QR codes, and can barcodes help...
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Heritage Engineering is all about preserving things from the past. Buildings, bridges, bicycles, trains and ships are all things that engineers work hard to protect!
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Lloydie and Becky dive into the world of green fuels and cutting-edge hydrogen technology. They explore the advancements in renewable energy sources, energy storage, and the development of environmentally friendly fuels.
Discover how engineers are working to make these innovations a reality and the challenges they face!
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We're diving headfirst into the captivating realm of artificial intelligence (AI)! From scouring the internet for information to identifying objects in images, AI is changing the game.
But where did it all start? Travel back to the 1950s as we trace the evolution of AI from its inception to its current state and explore its applications in diverse fields —healthcare, finance, and even social media analysis.
Why create something new when there is a system to be updated? We sit down with water and canal expert engineer Jamie Cobb and discuss how he created the FIRST EVER smart canal!
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Today, we're lifting the lid on an area of engineering that has revolutionised the way we monitor and diagnose potential health problems, all without setting foot in a doctor's surgery or hospital.
We're checking out rapid diagnostic devices, something you probably know better as the humble home test kits. Although, as we're going to find out, there's nothing actually humble about them!
It's strange to think that it's just over 50 years since humans last set foot on the Moon and every year since then, we've seen an explosion in new space technology making it possible to see and travel further into space than ever before.
In this episode of Undercover Engineers, you're going to hear about some cool developments in space tech, from moon missions to interplanetary internet!
It's time to open the vaults on something that many of us use every day – coins! There's some 29 billion coins in circulation, but how are they made and what engineering challenges are present in making so many shiny, tiny pieces of metal?
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When you think about the food we eat, you might not think engineering has anything to do with it – but you'd be wrong!
Resources are limited and new tech can make food production both more sustainable and ethical and that's more important than ever with an ever growing number of mouths to feed...
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Find out about Engineering Inclusivity. We catch up again with Eneni Bambara-Abban who tells us more about some of the challenges she’s faced in the engineering industry as a young black woman, and how she’s overcome these challenges. We’ll also be hearing how she’s now a mentor and inspiration to others.
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There's a type of engineering that reaches into almost every part of our lives. And as we're going to find out, Robotics is a lot more than just big, well... robots!
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Lights. They're everywhere! From bright lights that make you move-fast to lights that you might find in your living room which make you feel more relaxed, the lighting around us has can have a powerful effect on our emotions.
We're finding out more and we start by jetting off on holiday...
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How do fireworks work? What makes them different colours? And what varies the shape of the explosion?
It's 2023 – you might have seen some fireworks in person or on the telly to ring in the new year – and we're finding out all about the fizz, pop and bang of big fireworks!
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In this festive episode we go behind the scenes of Christmas lights displays to find out all about the engineering that goes into them.
From the history of Christmas lights to the modern technology making them more energy efficient.
Plus we speak to Joe at events company Pytch about working on Christmas lights displays and how holograms work.
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It's a Goal! Have you ever wondered how technology is making the World Cup matches fairer?
From goal line technology to cameras in the stadium, we look at how technology is advancing the game and making decisions more accurate.
We also talk to Michael, a data analyst, at Leicester City Football Club to find out how heart rate technology is improving players performances.
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