Ai+Bi
Individual Project- 2024
Ai + Bi (Artificial-Intelligence + Bio-intelligence) is a sole design project inspired by the unique structure of bones presented by tomography
Maximise design performance with simulation
Generative design to achieve optimised design, performance and manufacturability of designs
Simulate boundary conditions such as forces on bones to generate AI-based bio-intelligent designs
Simulate the remodelling behaviours of bones to iterate designs
This project was collaborated with UCL’s Centre for Correlative X-ray Microscopy
Exploring Biomechanics and Microstructures: X-Ray Microscopy in Topology and Energy Optimization
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Exploring Biomechanics and Microstructures: X-Ray Microscopy in Topology and Energy Optimization -------
design inspiration: bone structure under X-ray Microscopy
insights & preceived affordance
By mimicing bone trabaculae geometric structural characteristic, with full utilisation of the efficiency of the transverse trabeculae, exceptional mechanical properties should be achieved through these features rather than the material itself, and ensure sufficient service life under cyclic loading.
Current sole designs in footwear primarily revolve around innovations in materials. However, I am looking to pioneer a structural innovation in sole design, drawing inspiration from biomechanical structures. This approach aims to integrate principles derived from natural biomechanics, facilitating a breakthrough that not only enhances the functionality of the soles but also optimizes their performance for better comfort and efficiency.
visualization: generative design
Simulate boundary conditions on bones
iterations
Simulate the remodelling behaviours of bones
iterations
Simulation of the trabecular structure on the strut structure generated from simulating bone remodelling behavior
