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PROJECT TYPE

[Hydro-Morphologies:
Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic Integration in Future Agtech Vehicles Inspired by Funnel Spider Web]

BIOMIMICRY

How could the PBV(Purpose-Built Vehicle) optimize and facilitate the collection, and better usage of water, taking into account water cycles and geography?

By studying how funnel spider web collects, filters, and distributes water, we reimagined PBV in the context of smart farming.

Role: Biodesign Researcher [Contract]

Client: Hyundai + KIA

Stage 1
April-May 2023
Collaborators: Jasmine J. Lee (Industrial Design), Diana Sanchez (Digital Media)
Stage 2
Summer 2024 (Ongoing)
Individual Research

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ASK THE NATURE (BIOMIMICRY)

FUNNEL SPIDER WEB - AGELENIDAE SPIDER FAMILY

Opens wide at the entrance and taper to a central point;
Spun outdoors between grass/bushes;
High strength to weight ratio;
Flexible yet durable in various weather conditions.

MICROSTRUCTURE OF THE FUNNEL WEB

MATERIAL

STRUCTURE

Chainmail structure testing

DESIGN PROCESS

Use hydrophobic and hydrophilic surfaces simultaneously.

FINAL LIFE-SIZE PROTOTYPE

CAPTURE WATER

FILTER & DISTRIBUTE WATER