[Hydro-Morphologies:
Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic Integration in Future Agtech Vehicles Inspired by Funnel Spider Web]
By studying how funnel spider web collects, filters, and distributes water, we reimagined PBV in the context of smart farming.
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
- 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.