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[F&V] Kinetic Beasts: Final Model - Process and Development
*Group OSS by JJ and Fran
Refinements
We redesigned the frame such that the syringes would be at the side and the ‘fleas’ would sit in the middle of the model. This way, it’s easier to operate the mechanism with swiping motions of the arms.
Making of Final Model
At this stage, Read more →
Form & Visualization | Project 3 : In the Eyes of Kinetic Beasts [Individual PDF]
A kinetic beast PDF
A summary of Minjee and I’s project on “In the Eyes of Kinetic Beasts”.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QFSrEBHJk2F3MRmh2KwJDc0KQH_-S-_C/view?usp=sharing
Kinetic Ant: Process (Individual)
RESEARCH: In the Eyes of the Kinetic Ant
‘ALTERNATING TRIPOD’ SYSTEM
I built my sketch models based off prior research about an ant’s movement, where they walk with alternating legs.
SKETCH MODEL 1
Thorax of an ant with all 6 legs.
The downside to this mechanism is that both sides of the wire have to be pulled in opposite directions at Read more →
The Vampire Bat - A Prototype
The Prototype
For the vampire bat prototype, I decided to focus on the bat’s wings, since it is very much different from the wings of birds. Yet, it is similar to the human hands, but with web, forming the wings. What I brought forward to this project is the hinge mechanism from Project 2: Kokopelli!
This is what I got!
