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Design@UArts Spring 2007 IDES201 Project Studio Tom ReynoldsCoordinators: Guido/ Michalik
Biomimicry Concepts
Design@UArts Spring 2007 IDES201 Project Studio Tom ReynoldsCoordinators: Guido/ Michalik
Biomimicry ConceptsOpossum’s Tail
The opossum’s tail is prehensile. It is not covered in hair which allows it to be used in variety of different ways; it acts as a third limb. It can wrap around many different things to hang, carry and support them climbing.
Application:
Rope with “opossum tail” at endfor picking up and carrying things.
Grip wrap for climbing trees thatdoes not damage tree at all.
Design@UArts Spring 2007 IDES201 Project Studio Tom ReynoldsCoordinators: Guido/ Michalik
Biomimicry ConceptsOpossum’s Tail Rope and Strapping
Model A- made with 1/2’’ rope
Model B- made with 2’’ nylon strapping
Model B had significantly better ability to hold things
A B
Design@UArts Spring 2007 IDES201 Project Studio Tom ReynoldsCoordinators: Guido/ Michalik
Biomimicry ConceptsHummingbird Beak
The beak of a Ruby-Throated Hummingbird serves multiple functionsjust as the beak of any bird does. Hummingbird’s beaks are shapedperfectly for getting nectar out of flowers, but are poorly shaped forcatching insects to survive.
Ruby-Throated Hummingbird’s beak has adapted to open wider bybending in the middle like a flexible piece of plastic.
Application:
Makes things able to open wider but stay rigid when not flexed.
Garden Tools
Design@UArts Spring 2007 IDES201 Project Studio Tom ReynoldsCoordinators: Guido/ Michalik
Biomimicry ConceptsHummingbird Beak Kitchen Aid
Kitchen Aid Model made from plastic cooking utensils, show how end openswider to grab more food.
Model Drawing with improvements forthe opening and closing mechanism.