As the Department of Mechanical Engineering, we successfully conducted the "Mousetrap Powered Car" design project demo, where our students showcased their engineering skills within the scope of the MMU104 Introduction to Mechanical Engineering course!

This project aimed to provide our students with hands-on experience in fundamental engineering principles, mechanical design, energy conversion, and material selection. Teams developed unique designs to propel their cars the farthest and fastest, using only the energy from a mousetrap.

There was great excitement throughout the demo, and our students' creativity and problem-solving skills truly shone. Especially the fastest and longest-range cars received great applause from the audience.

Featured Designs: Speed and Range Record-Holders!

Lightning Speed on the Track: The Fastest Vehicle in Action!

Behold, the speed record-holder of the MMU104 Mousetrap Powered Vehicle Competition! With its striking minimalist and optimized design, this vehicle truly glided across the track like lightning, using every last bit of power from the mousetrap! The metal cap detail on top and the simple wheel choices likely hold the secret to its speed. This vehicle proved that speed isn't just about powerful engines, but also about cleverly engineered design! Congratulations to the team!

The Range Beast: Go as Far as You Can!

And here it is: the long-range champion of the MMU104 Mousetrap Powered Car Competition! While it may not break any speed records, this car is a true testament to the “going far with minimal energy”. With its CD wheels and clever design, it managed to convert the humble power of a mousetrap into an impressive distance. We congratulate the team that created this engineering marvel. This vehicle was a perfect combination of energy efficiency, creativity, and perseverance!

Dazzling Designs from Our Other Competitors!

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We congratulate all participating students and wish them continued success in their engineering journey. Such projects play a critical role in converting theoretical knowledge into practice and in educating the engineers of the future.