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Duration
5 months |
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objectives
a better non-lethal weapon.
a viable commercial product. |
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innovations
range of use i.e. distance, safety,
accuracy & cost of manufacture.
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research |
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sketching |
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modelmaking |
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how is 'eel' powered? |
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amazingly the 55,000 volt stun-charge is generated
via an alternating current from a nickel cadmium
6 volt rechargeable battery |
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does it use water? |
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yes, mainly 'eel' uses a water based compound
with additional elements to increase viscosity and
a infrared dye to tag suspects. |
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what is the bayonet for? |
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the bayonet is the
weapons point-blank device, when released it connects
with the stun contacts and is capable of stunning
a suspect on physical contact. |
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the problem
To design a better non-lethal weapon, a better tool
to solve the problems faced by law enforcement agencies
across the world. shooting to stop, not shooting
to kill.
the solution
uses a high pressure electrified liquid jet: 'eel'
is a non-lethal alternative marketed to organizations
such as the security forces, civil police, and airline
stewards it offers an extended stun range of up
to 50 meters over other products available on the
market today. |
removable battery pack -out |
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Below are photographs of the
model constructed as a visual prototype for
the final product and various elements of
its functionality.
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