Student and material scientist Jun Kamei has created Amphibio, a 3D-printed garment inspired by the gills of diving insects that allows the wearer to breathe underwater. Made using a porous, hydrophobic material, known as a biomimetic design, the ridged garment pulls oxygen from the water towards a face mask. While the technology has been shown to work, it is not yet sufficient for the breathing needs of a human being, as the garment would need to be 344 square feet ft to provide enough oxygen.
Student and material scientist Jun Kamei has created Amphibio, a 3D-printed garment inspired by the gills of diving insects that allows the wearer to breathe underwater. Made using a porous, hydrophobic material, known as a biomimetic design, the ridged garment pulls oxygen from the water towards a face mask. While the technology has been shown to work, it is not yet sufficient for the breathing needs of a human being, as the garment would need to be 344 sq ft to provide enough oxygen.