GloFlo is designed for overtaxed people to manage stress and improve focus by encouraging them to take a moment to relax their minds. The soothing white light energizes the mind and helps the user focus. The lamp consists of lights on the end of eight arms that move up and down. The mechanism is controlled by the users hands in proximity of the sensors on the device. As you move your hands closer to the sensor the lights move up and if you move them farther away the lights move down. If you remove your hand from the sensor entirely the lights move back to their original state in the upwards position. An Arduino inside the base relays information from the ultrasonic distance sensor to the servo which moves a certain number of degrees depending on the distance measured from the sensor to the moving hand. The servo spools up string that attaches to each of the arms, which then pivot on the y-axis in unison. The lights, which are always powered on while the device is plugged in, are attached to the end of each arm. The meditative motions conducted by the user in combination with the soft white lights will serve asa helpful way to reach a calm and relaxed state of mind.

Thesis:

The “Sea-Wall-Sea-Haul” aims to address the issues of unsustainable fish-farming and coastal erosion by combining the fishing techniques of ancient Hawaiians with the efficiency and durability of modern design. The “Sea-Wall-Sea-Haul” uses system of gates, pipes, and sea walls to maintain the right environment for a fish farm while providing the coast with protection from the wind and waves.

Brief:

As resources and coastal space continue to diminish, the need for multi-purpose and creative solutions to humanity’s problems increase. With this in mind, the ‘SWSH’ was made to combat the erosion of coastlines while also providing the framework for sustainable and community-accessible fish farms. The inspiration for this project traces back to ancient Hawaiian fish ponds known as Loko I’a. These farms operated on the premise that baby fish would first, enter through small-under water holes; second, feed on the algae and coral reef systems within the ponds; and third, be unable to leave due to being too big to swim out of the holes they once entered. Since these farms are part of the ocean ecosystem and rely not on the active pursuit of wild fish but on the passive collection of fish, they are much less ecologically and environmentally damaging relative to commercial fishing. The added benefit of any underwater structure is that it weakens oncoming swell and waves, decreasing forces absorbed by the nearby seawalls.

Although based on an ancient premise, the “Sea-Wall-Sea-Haul” is designed with a modern-degree of accuracy and productivity in mind. Made of reinforced concrete, able to channel specific amounts of freshwater, and able to adjust its gate holes according to the size of fish in the area, “SWSH” is a more durable, precise, and systematic form of the Hawaiian Fish Farm. If implemented on a large scale, and if certain regulations are in place, the public should be allowed to use the farms because every person, not just those with commercial fishing equipment, should have access to a reliable and steady source of fish.

Thesis:

The “Sea-Wall-Sea-Haul” aims to address the issues of unsustainable fish-farming and coastal erosion by combining the fishing techniques of ancient Hawaiians with the efficiency and durability of modern design. The “Sea-Wall-Sea-Haul” uses system of gates, pipes, and sea walls to maintain the right environment for a fish farm while providing the coast with protection from the wind and waves.

Brief:

As resources and coastal space continue to diminish, the need for multi-purpose and creative solutions to humanity’s problems increase. With this in mind, the ‘SWSH’ was made to combat the erosion of coastlines while also providing the framework for sustainable and community-accessible fish farms. The inspiration for this project traces back to ancient Hawaiian fish ponds known as Loko I’a. These farms operated on the premise that baby fish would first, enter through small-under water holes; second, feed on the algae and coral reef systems within the ponds; and third, be unable to leave due to being too big to swim out of the holes they once entered. Since these farms are part of the ocean ecosystem and rely not on the active pursuit of wild fish but on the passive collection of fish, they are much less ecologically and environmentally damaging relative to commercial fishing. The added benefit of any underwater structure is that it weakens oncoming swell and waves, decreasing forces absorbed by the nearby seawalls.

Although based on an ancient premise, the “Sea-Wall-Sea-Haul” is designed with a modern-degree of accuracy and productivity in mind. Made of reinforced concrete, able to channel specific amounts of freshwater, and able to adjust its gate holes according to the size of fish in the area, “SWSH” is a more durable, precise, and systematic form of the Hawaiian Fish Farm. If implemented on a large scale, and if certain regulations are in place, the public should be allowed to use the farms because every person, not just those with commercial fishing equipment, should have access to a reliable and steady source of fish.

Thermo Swimming is a colorful and exciting swimming experience made for everyone. The user can swim in an amorphous bubble at the beach and change the color of the walls with their fingertips. This structure is made with thermochromic crystals that show a colorful reaction to the temperatures of the people in the “pool”, the waves surrounding it, and also the water in it. This structure also has ribbons anchoring it to the seafloor. These ribbons have coral growing on them to promote the health of the surrounding reef and are detachable so then when the structure is ever moved the coral can stay. 

The Jellobot is a underwater soft robot, that was designed for the purpose of underwater farming. The Jellobot comprises of a bell, arm, and grabber. The arm and grabber work in tandem to first grab the kelp, and then deposit the kelp in the bell, where it can be stored safely. The arm is constructed of a pneumatic actuator that can curl in order to relocate the kelp to the bell. The grabber utilizes granular jamming to form around objects, and capture them. The Jellobot uses jet propulsion in order to move, similar to how jellyfish move. The bell is able to collapse an expand through another pneumatic actuator located a top the bell. It was important the Jellobot be softies not to damage the kelp or surrounding sea life, and overall preserve the quality of the kelp.