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This particular project is to examine some of the swimming techniques of water animals and attempting to build a machine that propels itself like them. The research is focused on Cephalopods and Rays. For today, the result of my research is a vessel which uses a unique "hydro wing" propeller. Undulating fins with precisely designed geometry and connected with an elastic membrane imitating a live organism tissue. My prototype is named "Kalmar". First test runs have shown that my drive is far more effective that blade propeller. When compared to ships equipped with a conventional screw, my model uses up to 5 times less energy. My invention has been patented worldwide. Right now I am engaged in developing the Project.
Currently I am working on a 3 meter long leisure vessel which will use my propulsion system. One of the main goals is to build manned immersive vessel equipped with a propulsion system based on my invention. Also I am going to develop the system capable to be used in transport ships. I invite you to visit Delta Prototypes site for more details. I will be happy to get into contact with people interested with my work.
Motivation:
Some time ago I have understood that nature is a huge bank of an excellent ideas. It provides us with solutions that can be assimilated by mechanical or construction engineering, medical sciences etc. I have started this project while I was still a student. The locomotion of Cephalopods has fascinated me from a long time. I have suspected that "there is something in it". In the middle of my studies I have decided to design a machine which swims like a Sepia. Along with the passing time, my idea became a subject of my Master's Thesis on Cracow University of Technology. Anyway, the theoretical concept was "not enough". I have decided to build a physical model. I have decided to use Catia software for design purposes because personally I see it as the best CAD system on today’s market. In my opinion, Bionics research can be a milestone in modern engineering. This new approach can uplift our technology to a new era of machines with an outstanding performance which, up till now, was beyond our reach. After 2 years of hard work, Kalmar prototype was successfully assembled and tested.The adventure goes on...
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Latest news 
Warsaw 2008: Minister of Science and Higher Education Award for Delta Prototypes
March 31st, 2008 | By delta | 0 review(s) |
At the 10th of March 2008, during XV Polish Inventions Exhibition that took place at Museum of Technology of Polish Federation of Engineering Associat...
Innova Expo 2007: Gold Medal!
January 28th, 2008 | By delta | 1 review(s) |
During Brussels Innova Expo 2007, the international jury rewards Kalmar with a Gold Medal ! The invention receives a Mention to be a promising breakth...