Individual Reflection

Goh Kok Chong

1. What was the most interesting proposed used of biomimicry that was developed in blog? Why?

The most interesting application applied from the biomimicry of the Venus Flytrap is the adaptive optics. Based on the ability of the Venus Flytrap,the leaves or "jaws" of the plant react at high speed to trap its prey due to its high sensitivity of outgrowth or "hairs" to trigger the shape changing of lobes of the "jaws". The shape changing mechanism of the lobes at high speed is applied to adaptive lens. The adaptive lens is able to focus and convert blur image from capture from telescope and convert it to a clearer image. As a result, high definition images of stars and galaxies can be captured to be studied. With the advantage of this adaptive lens, major breakthrough can be achieved in the astronomy field through discovery of new stars and galaxies.

2. Do you think that your design is patentable? Is it unique enough to be approved?

Yes. Based on research from online and journals, there is no such existing design. With its unique ability mimicked from the Venus Flytrap, this design will simplify and benefit human life's. 

3. Did you think that working as a team made this project easier or harder? Why?

Working as a team definitely makes the project completion easier. This is due to the fact that clear communication between team members results in specific segregation of tasks. Simultaneously, tasks are being completed at the same time by each team members. In short, work efficiency of the group increases as workload is divided among the members. Hence, this project was completed with ease and within specific period of time.