This week we had the opportunity to listen to Mike Hansen who now is a part of the EarthSense startup. Two years ago Mike was my teacher for a class that covered concepts, methods, and applications of computer-aided industrial design to the design of products for mass manufacture. It was great to see where Mike is using his impeccable skills! EarthSense is revolutionary for the agricultural business. They are creating new possibilities in crop breeding, agricultural product development, product testing, crop research, and field scouting by improving the quantity, accuracy, cost, and speed of in-field plant trait data collection and analytics. (https://www.earthsense.co/home)
“Fail early, fail often.”
Similar to the way Mike taught my sophomore year class SolidWorks, he stressed the theory of trial and error. SolidWorks and 3D printing lend themselves to learning from failures since both are relatively young practices. The only true way of learning how to use either platform one must try things they will most likely fail at. Mike’s story about constructing the case for the camera is a great example of failure leading to innovation. Trying something that no one has done before is a risk, however, if risks aren’t being made, progress isn’t being made either.
3D printed logo
Once my group sat down to brainstorm our team name, we decided what path we would be moving towards. With 3D printing in mind, we decided to create parts for a wheelchair that will add personality. Focusing on children as our target users, we will be creating inexpensive additions that will excite and personalize aspects of their wheelchair.
Hi Isabella,
Your team logo is impressive, considering most of the other logos I have seen (including my own) were basically a 2D print of a drawing. As for you project, I am so excited that you are focusing on children. Bringing personality to wheelchairs is a great idea to make children feel themselves or start conversations as they begin their journey at schools. Good luck!