The Star-Sucker

Hi Sahara,

I wanted to share a quick update on how StarSucker is coming to life!

Over the past while, I’ve been speaking with some technicians and fabricator friends to explore the best ways to build your idea. Everyone was really excited about it, especially the way it helps protect animals in the ocean.

One of the most important things you shared with me was that two of the tentacles should move, so StarSucker can swim and find oil. I’ve been thinking a lot about this and testing different ideas, including using small joints (like hinges) inside the tentacles to help them move.

At the same time, I’ve also been exploring ways to make the movement feel smooth and natural, so it feels more like a real sea creature than a machine.

Right now, I’m working on a version that balances both ideas: something that can move, but is also simple and strong to build.

I’ve also started thinking about how to bring your other ideas to life; like the pods that collect oil, the sensor lines that help find it, and the solar panel at the center.

More updates soon, I can’t wait to show you what it looks like!

I got to meet with Sahara and talk about her amazing Invention - "The  Star-Sucker". She clarified some details about here invention and we discussed about how I intend to bring this awesome invention to life! In the coming weeks, I will be sharing more about how I've been prototyping this great invention!