Arthopods in Engineering by https://padlet.com/ksurbey1/Bookmarks How have insects, crustaceans, spiders and centipedes inspired design? en-us 2022-05-05 16:28:21 UTC 2022-05-05 18:07:42 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/ksurbey1/Bookmarks/wish/2171794374 some lenses on new phones are inspired by arthropod eyes]]> 2022-05-05 17:16:11 UTC https://padlet.com/ksurbey1/Bookmarks/wish/2171794374 The Spiders Reflective Web: avanault23 https://padlet.com/ksurbey1/Bookmarks/wish/2171803237 People are starting to make windows with the same type of pattern in spider webs so that birds can see it. Birds can see spider webs because they produce ultra violet lights that birds eyes can see. To stop birds from flying into windows people are putting spider like webs and ultra violet light designs into windows.

Question: Would this be an expensive investment to install in a home?

Ava & Paris]]> 2022-05-05 17:21:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ksurbey1/Bookmarks/wish/2171803237 How Arthropods inspired new joint to make better exoskeleton for robots yutacovington23 https://padlet.com/ksurbey1/Bookmarks/wish/2171805135 1.  they use the joint movemenet of arthropods rather then of a humans because of the difference in movement
2. they make a whole set of different robotic parts that work together unlike a whole unit that does everything
3. they are taking their designs from all sorts of arthropods such as insects

Examples: there are no examples that could be found as of this moment of the technologie but there have been reports of a new joint model that could be led to more robust and stable exoskeleton

Question: If we can use this tech properly what benefit would there be for the every day world, and would there be any benefit for things other then the robots?

Yuta]]> 2022-05-05 17:22:58 UTC https://padlet.com/ksurbey1/Bookmarks/wish/2171805135 Arthropods inspire strong, biodegradable material https://padlet.com/ksurbey1/Bookmarks/wish/2171809715 Exoskeleton of chitin
Insect wings
A fabric that is about as strong as aluminum alloy. Made out of discarded shrimp shells and fiber proteins from silk. 
Could be used for packaging, trash bags, and maybe to suture wounds. 
How much would it cost to make? Would it be affordable for everyone?

Sophia

]]> 2022-05-05 17:25:55 UTC https://padlet.com/ksurbey1/Bookmarks/wish/2171809715 Unsinkable Metallic Structure https://padlet.com/ksurbey1/Bookmarks/wish/2171813063 3 Arthropod Features
1. Diving Bell spiders and Fire ants
-Diving bell spiders trap air within a dome-shaped web
2. Fire ants trap air between their superhydrophobic bodies and create a floating raft
3. Professor Guo's team explains their key insight that multifaceted superhydrophobic surfaces (like in the fire ants' self-made 'rafts') can trap a large air volume, suggesting that superhydrophobic surfaces could be used to create buoyant devices.

2 Examples of Design/Technology
1. The structure the team ended up developing treated, metallic surfaces on the inside of two parallel aluminum plates.
2. "Even after being forced to submerge for two months, the structures immediately bounced back to the surface after the load was released," explained Professor Guo.

Questions
Does this new technology possibly mean... TITANIC TWO??? ~ Ryan L]]> 2022-05-05 17:28:02 UTC https://padlet.com/ksurbey1/Bookmarks/wish/2171813063 New material could be used to suture wounds that require heavy loads. 1. this material is made from chitin and is designed to hold wounds together by chitin strong protein bonds. 2. it's transparency is to represent a wing to show what inspired the founders to create this material. 3. since its made from chitin it is also biodegradable, this would allow for patients to not require post op surgery to remove any sutures. my question is how do they turn a piece of chitin into sutures? what is the process? https://padlet.com/ksurbey1/Bookmarks/wish/2171816310 2022-05-05 17:30:06 UTC https://padlet.com/ksurbey1/Bookmarks/wish/2171816310 Arthropod eye design inspires novel digital cameras. - Digital camera with designs that mimic the ocular systems. - dragonflies, bees, praying mantises. - The device could be used in surveillance devices, tools for endoscopy, and other applications - The device is almost fully hemispherical and features 180 - imaging elements - I wonder how they can use the same tool to look at tiny bugs and then use it for surveillance? https://padlet.com/ksurbey1/Bookmarks/wish/2171817017

]]> 2022-05-05 17:30:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ksurbey1/Bookmarks/wish/2171817017 With rising temperatures and expensive air conditioning prices, Zimbabwean architect Mick Pearce was tasked to design the largest commercial building in Zimbabwe with a natural cooling system. After noticing termite mounds, Pearce realized he could mimic the insect’s structure because termite mounds drive natural ventilation through a system of air pockets. “Chimneys” at the top of the termite mounds circulate hot air while cool air stays at the bottom. Today, the Eastgate Centre in Harare, Zimbabwe only uses 10% as much energy as conventional air-conditioning. https://padlet.com/ksurbey1/Bookmarks/wish/2171817905 2022-05-05 17:31:06 UTC https://padlet.com/ksurbey1/Bookmarks/wish/2171817905 Digital cameras with designs inspired by the arthropod eye https://padlet.com/ksurbey1/Bookmarks/wish/2171826394 Compound eyes
Exoskeleton
Lenses
Silicon metal and polymer layers. An array of of elastomeric microlenses.
How expensive will this be to make with the materials? Would it be affordable? How well would it work?

Kyla]]> 2022-05-05 17:36:32 UTC https://padlet.com/ksurbey1/Bookmarks/wish/2171826394 Digital cameras with designs inspired by the arthropod eye. https://padlet.com/ksurbey1/Bookmarks/wish/2171827513 Luke Svardfeldt
1. In the article Young min Song Wrote about how arthropods wide-angle field of view, low aberrations, high acuity to motion and an infinite depth of field  because of "evolution creating a remarkably sophisticated class of imaging systems" is a huge requirement for digital evolution and inspiration.
2. Developers look to arthropods for building digital cameras. They also use science and research to develop more enhanced sensor technologies.
3. I wonder how future evolution in Arthropods will inspire new technology and designs thousands of years from now.]]> 2022-05-05 17:37:13 UTC https://padlet.com/ksurbey1/Bookmarks/wish/2171827513 Pillbot: soft origami robot inspired by pill bugs https://padlet.com/ksurbey1/Bookmarks/wish/2171838180 3. Arthropod features
 1. Pill bug have flexible origami exoskeleton that helps to move effectively and protect the body.
 2. The soft internal muscles.
 3. Bionic pereiopods that helps to crawl well.

2. Examples of design/technology
 1. The bionic pereiopods ensure that the Pillbot can perform a variety of crawling movements.
 2. The soft internal muscles support the completion of the corresponding function with the exoskeleton and other structures of the robot. 

Question
In what way can people use this robot?

Youngchan

]]> 2022-05-05 17:44:20 UTC https://padlet.com/ksurbey1/Bookmarks/wish/2171838180 Arthropods inspire strong, biodegradable material. https://padlet.com/ksurbey1/Bookmarks/wish/2171872568 1. Arthropods are the most diverse animal group on the planet, they involve insects like, spiders, beetles, mites and many more. They also contain animals like crabs shrimp and lobsters. Arthropods have no internal bony skeleton, they have a an exoskeleton its kinda like a set of armour. This cuticle is made largely from chitin. chitin is a very light but strong layer of protection, it can even be stretchy and flexible while also water proof and resistant to many chemicals.
2. Chitin can be made into a material called Shrilk which is made from shrimps shells and can be used for trash bags and packaging. It could also be used to suture wounds that bear high loads.
3.I wonder what other things could be invented using chitin, and what ideas we could come up with inspired by arthropods designs.]]> 2022-05-05 18:07:42 UTC https://padlet.com/ksurbey1/Bookmarks/wish/2171872568