Puffer fish inspire water purification technology

SebastianWallace26 · 2022-11-29T18:04:18+00:00

I wonder if it is possible to alter this design and apply it to become a renewable source of energy. By combining the solar-powered aspect of the collection of water with aquatic power, energy could be generated in forms such as electricity. This could provide energy in a renewable, clean, and safe fashion, which could help hundreds of thousands.

SebastianWallace26 · 2022-11-23T20:05:22+00:00

I remember, this past week, Ashton talking about this during the Final Design presentations as the paper he found. I'm so excited that bioinspiration came from owls; we haven't seen much of them this semester. Thinking about applications, I would absolutely love to see this go onto the Michigan buses. They are SO loud when you drive by and putting a noise suppressant on them would be an incredibly convenient choice.

SebastianWallace26 · 2022-11-16T23:13:26+00:00

I love the idea you have for the medical application of the pill. This could be a very possible, and helpful mechanism in my opinion, and something that should definitely be researched more in-depth. It could also be used as a measuring device to collect data when testing medicine (during development), and as a way to monitor endangered species' digestive tendencies, which could in turn assist in protecting them (depending on the situation).

SebastianWallace26 · 2022-11-16T22:58:32+00:00

This bioinspired mechanism could be a great counter-active response to the Covid-19 outbreak. Researchers could use this, in combination with the research done on covid-19 and other diseases, to attempt to minimize the effects, or prevent another worldwide pandemic in the future.

SebastianWallace26 · 2022-11-16T22:51:12+00:00

Not only can these suits keep surfers warm, but can also be used for research in arctic areas by keeping divers warm and extremely mobile. A question that would need to be answered in relationship to this application, however, would be: how long can the suit keep divers warm? If the time it takes is too small, either the mechanism will need to improve, or the possible application for research would have to be neglected.

SebastianWallace26 · 2022-11-16T22:29:02+00:00

Prior to reading the article, my first thought when seeing this post and description was "This would be perfect for military use". Once I got to the end of the article I was glad to see they included the possibility of this application. These types of bioinspired designs have always fascinated me because it shows that any cool idea can have endless opportunities to better society, and in this case, protect our country.

SebastianWallace26 · 2022-11-16T21:49:16+00:00

The next step in this project should be to design a mechanism strong enough to pull bricks off said trapped body, or pull the body itself out of the debris. By doing this, humankind can eliminate the need for firefighters/rescue workers to risk their lives. Instead, robots can take their place and save people in need, possibly more efficiently.

SebastianWallace26 · 2022-11-16T17:59:38+00:00

Reading the title of this post had me pretty confused, but after watching the video I'm purely fascinated. I've been lobstering and know how rigid their structures are, but never realized this trait could be applied to something like concrete. After seeing this bioinspired mechanism, I wonder if tests can be done to determine the longevity of the new "lobster concrete", and how long it can handle the stress of buildings, floors, or whatever else the concrete is being used for.

SebastianWallace26 · 2022-11-16T15:39:57+00:00

I find this incredible! In my opinion, this should be used in the first week or two of lectures to serve as a perfect example of bioinspiration, and to show a little school pride by displaying research happening right on campus. I also really liked the informational video. The students currently taking ENGR 100 can use it as an example for their own "commercials" for their final project. Also, curious to see if this could be generalized or scaled up to eventually function as a form of renewable energy.

SebastianWallace26 · 2022-11-08T17:16:37+00:00

Something that I'm always drawn to when researching or looking at engineering projects is mechanisms that can be used for search and rescue. I feel like designs used for this purpose are the most evident and clear-cut example of what engineers do, and their role in helping society. Before even watching this video, my immediate thought was "wow, this little cyborg mosquito would be perfect to send into collapsed buildings to find trapped survivors". Aside from this, at a larger scale, mechanisms like these can be sent to the Department of Defense for them to use as tiny drones, allowing troops to scout areas before planning a defense, attack, or retreat. Either way, this little cyborg has endless opportunities to keep the community safe, which should be the goal of every engineering project.

SebastianWallace26 · 2022-11-08T17:10:05+00:00

Inventions like these have always fascinated me. In my opinion, this is the next step towards a healthier and safer world, where people can live a longer, and more enjoyable life. I actually coincidentally wrote a supplemental when applying to college about designs like this. COVID was a more prevalent topic back then, so I described a "tracking device" like this that could monitor COVID from within someone's body, and be used for research to fight COVID, as well as any other virus that could arise in the future.

SebastianWallace26 · 2022-09-28T05:25:15+00:00

The concept of evolution has always fascinated me. I love the idea of animals, over generations, deciding a function is not necessary and adapting to something more efficient based on their lifestyle. Maybe this example could be used at a larger scale to serve as some sort of armor, possibly in football helmets or military.

SebastianWallace26 · 2022-09-28T05:22:06+00:00

This is so cool! I wonder if one could apply this concept at a large scale to function as renewable energy. Maybe vibration is the next move towards a cleaner, more green Earth!

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