Materials

Materials Used In Octofungi

Octofungi is made from a polyurethane base that combines low weight with high strength. The polyurethane is an extremely strong plastic that can resist minor shocks. The prototype of Octofungi used a conventional resin, but this proved infeasible due to the resin's extreme brittleness.

Mold used to make octofungi

Added to the polyurethane base are nutshell fiber powder, soybean flour, and micro glass beads. These increase strength while decreasing overall weight. The composition of the body was dictated by the need to find the highest strength to weight ratio possible without destroying the aesthetics of the piece. This goal was necessitated by the need to support the force generated by the muscle wire.

Octofungi's total weight is about 2.5 kg and the total lift provided by the legs is about two inches.

For information about the electronics of Octofungi, see electronics.

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