For the midterm, Molly and I decided to make a drawing robot to mimic the huge Geometric Circular Structures made by Marine Pufferfish.
Description
Male pufferfishes construct this structure for female mate choice in reproductive cycles. They use this structure to attract female pufferfishes and collect fine sand particles. They will build new geometric structures in every new reproductive cycle.
Methods:
We are using Kittenbot for drawing, with a magnet attached to it. A sand table with a magnet ball will be set above the Kittenbot. When Kittenbot moves, the magnet will draw patterns in the sand.
Reference:
Role of Huge Geometric Circular Structures in the Reproduction of a Marine Pufferfish