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Enjoy a short video of our final table display!

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Enjoy a short video of our final table display!

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Embarking on new horizons, Project -9.81 bids farewell to its beginnings, ready to write the next chapter in the journey of innovation.

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Summarising our project journey, I'm struck by our team's remarkable collaboration and resilience. We navigated challenges together, celebrating victories and supporting each other through difficulties. Our approach of splitting the team into two, can definitely be seen as successful and shows our cohesive team atmosphere and the importance of feedback from our tutor,

Moving forward, we can improve by enhancing our time management and planning, as well as exploring new materials and perspectives for innovation in project -9.81. The possibilities for zero gravity to effect different parts of the body is definitely something for us to look into in the future.

Despite the hurdles, I'm filled with optimism for the future, knowing that with dedication and creativity, we will continue to achieve great things as a team, in a world full of evolution into the unknown.

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In our project, anatomy was at the heart of our design. We extensively researched the anatomy of bat ears, the human skin and even the inner human ear.

Our study of the inner ear's functions guided our project to improve hearing and spatial awareness in zero gravity. Inspired by nature's adaptability, we developed ear prototypes tailored for space exploration.

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Octopus Suckers for Mobility: Incorporating octopus-like muscular suckers to facilitate movement and interaction, providing a novel method of anchoring and manipulating objects in the absence of gravity.

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Imagine stepping into a realm where the pull of gravity, a force that has shaped every aspect of our biology and daily life, fades away into nothingness. Where the boundaries of human capability are not just pushed, but completely reimagined.

This is the vision of Project -9.81 - an audacious exploration into the future of human adaptation in zero gravity environments.

This is not just a project; it's the blueprint for humanity's future among the stars.

Welcome to the future. Welcome to Project -9.81.

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Personifying our Ideas through 3d printing 

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Personifying our Ideas through 3d printing 

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Ultimaker Cura Proficiency: Expertly navigated its complex settings for optimal prototype design and print readiness, showcasing deep software understanding.

Ear Model Intricacies: The detailed and complex ear models pushed our 3D printing capabilities, requiring precise support structure planning and resolution settings to capture every detail.

Overcoming Printing Hurdles: Successfully printed both hand and ear prototypes, reflecting our technical agility in adapting to and overcoming the unique challenges posed by each design's complexity and size.

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3D Prototypes: Developed hands and ears prototypes through 3D printing, inspired by octopus and bat adaptations and other fictional and non fiction beings.

Focused Teams: Split into hand and ear groups for targeted innovation and specialization.

Iterative Design: Refined designs via trial-and-error, leveraging peer and tutor feedback.

Collaborative Success: Enhanced project outcomes through strategic division of labor and collaborative effort

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Exploring skin anatomy, we analyzed its structure and functions, considering aspects such as temperature regulation, UV protection, and mobility. Drawing insights from this research, we developed innovative skin adaptations aimed at optimizing comfort and functionality in zero gravity, addressing key challenges of space exploration.

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Reptile Scales for UV Protection: Mimicking reptilian scales, our protective skin guards against increased solar radiation in environments lacking Earth-like atmospheric shielding.

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Inspiration to new beginnings: A planet without Gravity

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Inspiration to new beginnings: A planet without Gravity

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Faced with the necessity to abandon Earth, humanity's quest for a new home leads to an unprecedented discovery: a planet without gravity. This scenario, echoing the adventurous spirit of the Sci-Fi "Interstellar," challenges us to reimagine human existence in an environment that defies our evolutionary heritage.

This clip from the movie itself, was a powerful and emotional start point, for human civilisation moving to new and unforeseen circumstances. This was a huge inspiration and motivator for our project. https://youtu.be/UlBIWvojCBI?si=jnPQ-b17eviMWlXA

This project is more than an adaptation; it's a transformation. It's about humanity's resilience and ingenuity in facing the unknown, crafting a new way of life in the cosmos.

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Our Ears ended up turning out great! Although it took hours of intricate design and refinement on Cura, we ended up with a print we were very proud of. The complexity of the ear can be seen in the print, something which took a lot of refinement to show in our project.

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This project started as a group of 6 students with no connection, however in our group we found that we quickly started to collaborate and work smoothly as a team.

We put emphasis on communication and sharing ideas, no matter what they were. As a result we created a project which not only is a testament to our individuals efforts but also a tribute to the great teamwork we displayed,

An example of our weekly team brainstorming session is shown above!

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Studying bat ear anatomy inspired our project to improve hearing and spatial awareness in zero gravity, leading to the development of specialized ear prototypes for space exploration.

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Drawing inspiration from Chewbacca's fur, we envision a bioengineered skin that adjusts its insulation for optimal temperature control in zero gravity, mirroring the protective warmth of the iconic Star Wars figure.

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Limitations and Difficulties in printing 

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Limitations and Difficulties in printing 

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Although our prints ended up looking good we certainly faced difficulties and challenges when executing our ideas through 3d printing. A difficulty that jumps out, is that our hand lost a finger due to the size of the print! However, we remained vigilant and improved on the next print

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Bats for Enhanced Hearing and Echolocation: Adapting bat-like echolocation abilities for superior spatial awareness in zero gravity, enabling navigation and interaction in visually challenging environments.