Technologies Inspired By Animals

Sea Otters – Wetsuits

Sea Otters have ability to handle and stay in cold temperature water thanks to their protective fur layer that protect their warmth like many animals in the wild. MIT researchers took this fact and started researching how to make it – He created the wetsuits.

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Within these wetsuits the researchers built a replica to the otters protective layer – by designing small furry rubbery pelts which trap pockets of warm air and prevent losing body temperature. Thanks to them, divers can enjoy diving without being afraid of cold water.

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