Arctic Paws

By: Kendall Swart & Phoebe Xu

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What is the problem?

TREAD PATTERNS

ICE CARPET

MATS

SNOW MELT MATS

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Our Idea...

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• Polar Bears live on the ice
• Their paws are designed to not slip
• Copied their evolutionary paw advancements
• Applied to the design of children’s boots

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What is our Idea?

• Pads made of sandpaper
• Blunt steel claw hooks
• Faux fur for warmth
• Variety of colors

Drawings by: Phoebe Xu

Idea Continued...

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IN ORDER FOR OUR IDEA

TO WORK ON A LARGER SCALE...

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Next Steps...

• Make a prototype
• Testing
• Surveys/feedback
• Improve and modify prototype

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Changing the World

SAVES MONEY (insurance/hospital bills)

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REDUCES SLIP/FALL

RELATED INJURIES

SAFER & EASIER COMMUTE

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THANK YOU

Mr. Benshoof

Lathrop High School’s Engineering Program

Each Other

Arctic Innovations Judges,

for giving us a chance to present!