Student led multidisciplinary design team at VT ranked #1 internationally for fastest launch design at Not-a-Boring Competition 2021 hosted by Elon Musk.
The 2024 Not-a-Boring Competition has begun! The 130 students (8 teams and 5 countries) are competing on max tunneling speed and innovation. Beat the snail!
Groundbreaking News! March 31st marked our first dig in the Not-a-Boring Competition, setting a huge milestone for us! As we prep for next year, we'll reflect on this pivotal moment and improve our Boring Bill design. Stay tuned for even more groundbreaking achievements ahead!
Yesterday was an amazing start to the annual Not-a-Boring Competition! Thank you to Carmen Sáenz and The Boring Company for providing a wonderful tour of their facility here in Bastrop, TX.
More to come as the week ramps up!
As E-Week comes to an end, we thought it would be a perfect time to recognize the hard work our engineers have put in to be ready for competition! Without their brilliance and dedication, the success of this whole operation would be little to none.
#eweek
It’s giving day this week which means generosity is in the air!
If you are inclined to donate, click the link below and select Diggeridoos at Virginia Tech under the Fund Designation.
https://t.co/XFoevgqs5S
We hope to see you make an impact by supporting The Diggeridoos!
We would like to thank our newest PARTNER LEVEL sponsor Sumitomo Drive Technologies for supplying us with a stronger motor.
More updates to come soon as parts roll in so stay tuned!
Meet the Chief Engineer: Austin Koontz
- Class of: 2024
- Major: Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering
- Minor: Industrial Design
- From: Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Fun Fact: A licensed hang gliding pilot!
@VTEngineering@boringcompany#theboringcompany
Meet the Founder of the Diggeridoos: Taylor Ransford
- Class of: 2023
- Major: Aerospace Engineering
- From: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Fun fact: builds RC planes and can cook
@VTEngineering@boringcompany
Blacksburg ✈️ Las Vegas
@DiggeridoosVT were one of 12 teams selected by the @boringcompany to develop and demonstrate creative tunneling solutions at the company’s first international competition. And they were awarded fastest launch design! 🏆👏
https://t.co/tD8BlCpUfG
ICYMI: @DiggeridoosVT had some great Thanksgiving stories to share, being one of 12 teams selected by the @boringcompany to develop creative tunneling solutions at the company’s first international competition. And they were awarded fastest launch design!🏆https://t.co/iaP2Ek9W7b