Turtle power

Dean Brooks
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The Turtle Reflector is a shield made from folded graphene. It reflects light in every single direction so that the headlights of a vehicle will be reflected allowing the turtle to be seen and avoided. The shield will be put on the top of turtle’s shell when it is young and not fully developed. As the turtle grows, so will it’s shield. The Turtle Reflector is secure as well as expands and contracts easily. Humans are the greatest cause of their endangerment. The diamondback terrapin deserves and needs the help that we can provide. This project confronts the issues that are caused by animals becoming extinct. It will preserve the species and help the world by maintaining natural order and the food chain. This project is inspired by the ancient art form of origami. Rhino was used to make a pattern that etched each fold; which helped expedite the process of folding the material. When light hits the folded surface it reflects it in every single direction because the light is bouncing of every side of every fold. This project is unique because something as simple as origami can save an entire species. The turtle won’t be disturbed or bothered by the prosthetic because it is not in their range of sight, nor will it impede the turtle from rolling over to their feet after falling or being knocked on its back.