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. The suit is made from polyurethane foam with an inflatable air bladder in its underside. 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.
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.