Honors Biology Biomimicry 2024

1/19/'24 progress

Ryan Moriya and Matias Yau

To visualize airflow

https://www.modular-cleanroom.net/cleanrooms/smoke-testing/

+smoke generators

01/12 Documentations of Arduino

Andrew Jiakang Feng and Oliver Zhang

Feedback

Matias Yau and Ryan Moriya

- "Nice"

- "Cool because of behavior evolution not physical"

- "Perfect project."

3D Design - Barb on the Staple

Henry Gu and Wuyan Li

Jan/18th/24 Progress

Anxuan Xie and 2 OthersGeraldo Moran
Seungwoo Byun

Today, in science class, we created a motor that allows the armadillo backpack to open and close easily. Additionally, we began constructing the armadillo backpack using Bristol paper. This is all part of the testing process. In the next stage, we plan to build the motor using Arduino and the backpack using stronger materials.

Rhino Hexagon Pattern File

Yuan Bin Su and Ganghun Kim
Untitled.3dm

Rhino Hexagon Pattern File

Reflections & Feedback

Ethan Pang and Daniel Onyemakonor

Since we have compiled a list of materials, our next step will be to assemble and test. Like Mr. Lewellyn said, this project will require heavy testing and likely many changes. These changes may occur in the placement/number of spikes, materials of the soles, or the ability to withstand heavy running. 

One of Mr. Johnson's questions regarded sprinting in other activities apart from track & field. The example he used was police officers chasing suspects, which wouldn't be ideal with our spikes because they do not provide spikes in a shape to allow this quick change of direction. Perhaps, we will add more spikes on the lower and outer sides of the sole to add quick maneuverability. 

Feedback

Wuyan Li and Henry Gu
  1. Consider certain measurements for effective testing results. This includes how to measure pain, efficiency, and ultimately the strength of the staple. We can think of certain ways to obtain fake epithelial tissue for testing.
  2. We also have to consider the removal, as a robust grip on the skin also means a pain in the rear end to remove. Therefore, we are thinking about using certain materials that will degrade and disappear over time as the tissue heals.
  3. Continue to consider about the hybrid project. 

New Surgical Staples

Henry Gu and Henry Gu

An Advancement in Surgery and Epithelialization

3D Designing

Henry Gu and Henry Gu