Construction Project Idea involving Thermodynamics, Robotics and AI?

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The discussion revolves around seeking DIY project ideas that integrate thermodynamics, robotics, and artificial intelligence, specifically using C++ and Simulink. One suggested project is to create a machine inspired by Maxwell's Demon, which is a thought experiment related to the second law of thermodynamics. Participants discuss the concept of Maxwell's Demon, which involves manipulating entropy in an isolated system through a trap door mechanism. The idea is to build a project that attempts to emulate this function, utilizing AI to optimize the machine's actions and demonstrate maximum efficiency. The conversation highlights the creative potential of combining these scientific principles in a practical project, while also referencing resources for further exploration.
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Hello,

Just like the title suggests, I am looking for DIY project ideas, that involves Thermodynamics, Robotics, and Artificial Intelligent.

I would like to use C++ and Simulink.
And I am able to purchase components, e.g. Raspberry Pi and electrical components.

If you have any ideas for a project, please let me know.
 
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Build a life-size Maxwell's Demon? :smile:
 
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berkeman said:
Build a life-size Maxwell's Demon? :smile:

Sounds really interesting. Please elaborate if you have any further details. I would keep it at less than life-sized though. :D
 
Well, there are probably better ideas, but it's the first thing that came to mind given the mix of subjects you want to include.

What do you know about Maxwell's Demon so far? Do you know what the purpose of it was supposed to be? Do you know if it has ever been successful?

You could build a machine to try to carry out the Maxwell's Demon function (how best to do that would be up to your creativity), and use AI learning to try to optimize its actions. Then show what the maximum efficiency seems to be after optimization...

https://www.google.com/search?tbm=i...mg...0..35i39j0j0i10j0i10i24j0i24.E_42IATmSxo
 
So the second law of thermodynamics states that, that the entropy of a substance that is isolated, always increases.

And by having an isolated system separated by a "trap door", turning it into two systems, and opening and closing the trap door at given circumstances could reduce entropy?
 
Sorry for my slow reply. How far have you gotten on your project so far?

It's been long enough since I studied the 2nd Law that I'll leave comments about it to others, but as for the project, I was meaning something like this:

https://demonstrations.wolfram.com/MaxwellsDemon/
 
Some time ago I posted this Raspberry PI DIY Mass Spec using Raman Scattering. It's was something of a cumbersome project though, needing a 3D printer and special heat-resistant plastic giving of carcinogenic fumes during printing. To be blunt it was also not very mobile and interpreting the results was further cumbersome Recently though, I've been told that Arduino, and it's various sensor packages, has matured to the point where it's a usable alternative. Now I realize that a cigarette...

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