The most interesting proposed used of biomimicry developed by starfish is the regeneration ability because it has high healing capacity where it can reduce the number of replacements of repair materials as well as reduce the life cycle cost. Besides regeneration, the locomotion which utilized tube-like legs that create vacuum by contracting their muscles is also fascinating. The tube-like legs have the ability of clinging to the wall or corals easily. The seastar footprint protein 1 (SFP1) found has an outstanding benefit as it illustrates the adhesion strength that make them attached to the glass. Body suit is inspired by the starfish mainly from its locomotion targeting for high rise building cleaner highlighting the safety purposes. The design is patentable as no one has done it before and it is also a unique design to improve the safety system of high rise building cleaner instead of only attaching a safety string on the body. This adhesive suction cups can be positioned at the foot, knees, abdomen as well as the joints. To be extra save, these products can be put on together with the existing safety string on the body of the cleaner. Nicole and myself has played a major role in contributing to the novel industry application. Both of us carefully studied the features of the starfish to come up with a bio-inspiration. Working as a team definitely made this project easier as all the 6 members can contribute different kinds of ideas improving the productivity of this project to the maximum. Whoever face any challenges, the team can discuss and come out with the best solution based on by analyzing the important factors as a team.
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