Individual Reflection

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

Adaptive optics was the most interesting proposed use of biomimicry. The ability to adapt to the differences of light availability and reflection in order to obtain a clearer image is a technology that is not being put to use enough. Humans rely on vision or images almost entirely in order to identify danger, estimate distances, recognize known objects and many more. With the use of adaptive optics, it may be possible to eliminate all resolution problems by just wearing a spectacles that has it. Or even using an adaptive lens on a regular camera to obtain sharp images from daylight to night time. Of course the technology will be expensive, but that's why it should be improved.

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

Yes. I believe that an adaptive lens for anything that requires magnification or improved resolution can be patented for use. For large scale devices such as teloscopes and such, space has yet to be discovered completely and its a widely popular field to continue development from. The use of adaptive optics in those cases would be vital in our search for habitable planets aside from Planet Earth. The use of adaptive optics could also be implemented into our daily usage of spectacles. The availability of light could be improved for a better night vision through the use of adaptive lens, if it can remain safe for the eyes to use.

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

Yes. This project can be more easily completed be delegating tasks to each member. Each member also have different ideas and views on nature itself, this attributes to the holistic approach on biomimicry. Besides having more ideas, the research is more easily done and the blog is much more updated. Everyone contributed fairly to this project and I am grateful for their assistance.