Buddyguard (teaser above) is a project realised during the 4th semester at Berlin International University of Applied Sciences.
concept:
made using the power of black fungi – which has the ability to absorb radiation and turn it into chemical energy – Buddyguard is a new way of protecting children from the dangers of radioactive zones without compromising their need for exploring.
climate change and rising temperatures are causing mass migration to the northernmost countries. numerous climate refugees are moving to Greenland to start a new life. to accommodate this increased population, Greenland has to resort to building nuclear power plants as a quick energy resource.
since nuclear power plants are dependant on water to cool down, they need to be built along the coastline, a seismic zone in Greenland.
as the year 2050 approaches, an inevitable earthquake leads to a nuclear disaster, causing radioactive zones to become a reality for Greenland's population.
Buddyguard acts like a backpack and is placed around the child's torso. an inflatable helmet, followed by a face shield and cape are activated when Buddyguard detects radiations using black fungi: this allows the child to be protected while moving to a safe area.
Buddyguard is an essential toy for play, education and safety for children living in Greenland in the year 2050.
team:
Árdís Lilja Gisladotti
Hanna Kovari
Thea Haaker
Veronica Melissari
supervised by:
Prof. Henrik Rieß
Prof. Alexander Tibus
Felix Müller, M.A.
B.A. Anna Bernhardt