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DR POW
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Developed and designed for my final major university project, DR POW (Deployable Rehabilitation Pool for Oiled Wildlife) is a temporary habitat that assists in the rehabilitation of coastal wildlife during oil spills. The user connects a hose to a valve located at the base of the pool. The incoming water causes the device’s outer membrane to expand, giving the habitat its shape. An optional covering structure is attached to allow for the temporary containment of seabirds. When fully deployed, the pool uses a removable water-jet system that breaks the surface tension of the water to simulate ocean waves and produce an environment closer to nature. DR POW increases response efficiency during oil spills, and enables quicker and better treatment of at-risk animals.
DR POW was awarded a Silver Best Award, a Red Dot Award, a finalist in the James Dyson Awards, and featured at Show Grad Global in Dubai.
Client: Wildbase Recovery