Slide 1: Title Slide
Biomimicry Project: Bat Wing-Inspired Responsive Fabric Installation
Exploring the Intersection of Biology, Technology, and Design
Slide 2: Project Idea
- Concept:Inspired by the wing structure of bats, we aim to create an interactive installation using responsive fabrics.
- Bats' wings are covered with a thin membrane embedded with nerves, allowing them to sense external stimuli and adjust their movements dynamically.
- Our installation will mimic this by featuring touchpoints on a responsive fabric surface that reacts to stimuli, translating them into spatial deformations.
Slide 3: Why It Matters
- Bridging Biology, Technology, and Design:
- Bats’ wing membranes respond efficiently to stimuli, optimizing flight.
- This project reimagines how fabrics could adapt to touch, environmental changes, and other stimuli, contributing to:
- Adaptive clothing
- Dynamic architectural materials
- Interactive environments
Slide 4: Research on Bat Wing Structure
- Key Insights:
- Bat wings respond to tactile and airflow feedback, adjusting flight dynamics.
- Sensory input from the wings is processed by multiple spinal ganglia, creating a responsive network.
- Tactile receptors like hair follicles and Merkel cells help bats optimize movement, responding to airflow and touch.
- Research References:
Slide 5: Form & Function
- Installation Design:
- A fixed box structure to support responsive fabric.
- Fabric embedded with sensory points connected to threads linked to a servo motor.
- Servo motor simulates wind data, creating a pull on the fabric to mimic bat wing dynamics.
- The fabric reacts to environmental stimuli, reshaping dynamically.
Slide 6: Next Steps: Experimentation
- Material Testing:
- Experiment with various fabrics for elasticity and responsiveness to mechanical tension.
- Sewing Techniques:
- Test different sewing methods to replicate muscle distribution and nerve point density found in bat wings.