Introduction: SR_7.2

Zuza Petrushka

California College of the Arts (CCA)

Pursuing a Degree in Industrial Design and Ecological Practices.

Supplies

CAD:

Autodesk Fusion 360 Platform with Generative Design

Procreate

Google Slides

Blender (for animation and renderings)

Keyshot 11 (still renderings of body and initial arm animation)


Handwork:

Expanding Yellow Foam Modeling

Styrofoam Ideation Foam with Hotwire

Step 1: Research

Looking into 2050 and how forklifts will move pallets and other shipments from space cargo ships into warehouses.

Applications where forklifts can be found today and in the future.

A set of beliefs that align with my product as well as Toyota's, including a Cradle-to-Cradle life cycle.

Study of animals in space, looking at gravity-sensitive animals adapting to zero gravity enviroments.

Step 2: Design

Mood and inspirations from technology from the past and today.

Technology: (links are with company names)

Teathers HYDROS-C, grants mobility to small platform satellites, tested and proven in space.

Riken's "Shrink wrap Solar" is 90% more effective than traditional solar panels.

3D Printed metal is possible now, recycled titanium will be a new filament.

Step 3: Final Edition

Please Download the animation to view it.

You can also view it on my Behance.

Step 4: Thank You

Space Rat can provide help for workers in deep space operations, providing a sense of security and safety.

Step 5: Additional Locations

You can find more of my work online at these sites and the presentation pdf is attached below.

Space Rat on Behance


Thank you so much again, Toyota of North America and Autodesk for sponsoring this work.