Problem:
Good gardening tools are hard to come by. The need for sturdy, strong, and effective digging tools that everyone can use while having fun.
Biomimicry Idea:
Mimic a mole’s paws and claws by designing gardening gloves for the whole family. They have curved front paws that dig like shovels and can help get the job done faster and more effective than other gardening tools.
How does nature help a mole dig?
One of the most distinguishing features of a mole are their short, stout, and strong front legs. They are perfectly designed for digging and allow for quick digging through tunnels in a swimming motion. They can dig up to 18 feet in one hour digging long tunnels and underground homes.
Moles have a pretty bad reputation for being pests. Crazy enough, they provide some benefits for their ecosystem and have even been considered ecological engineers. Their passage ways can aid other wildlife in travel routes and protection. They help increase fertility of the soil, reduce amount of weeds and improve aeration of the soil in the occupied areas.
