4. Our Solution The Camel’s Nose
● Labyrinth of air passageways coated with
water-absorbing substance
● Inhaled air is humidified and cooled;
exhaled air is further cooled through
dehumidification
● Net savings of 65-70% in water usually lost
through respiration
5. Our Solution The Namibian Beetle
● Spread wings at specific angles to
collect air moisture
● Water droplets accumulate in wings’
hydrophilic bumps
● Gathered water rolls to beetle’s mouth
when enough amount is collected
6. “Camel” system
● Mimics condensation
at all times
● Main structure; will
account for most water
collection
Our Solution An Incorporated System
“Beetle” system
● Mimics condensation in
foggy climate
● Increase camel system
efficiency (collect
remaining moisture)
8. Challenges From Micro to Macro
● Achieving results in different climates
● Developing a portable, easily maintainable, weather-
resistant device
● Ensuring effective community involvement and
acceptance
11. Investors and Partners
Investors
● National Science
Foundation (NSF)
● World Health
Organization (WHO)
● Warner Babcock
Partners
● NBD Nanotechnologies
● QinetiQ
● United States
Department of
Agriculture (USDA)
12. Benefits
● Access to water in
remote/inhospitable areas
● Adoption of technology into
other applications
● A better tomorrow, begins
with innovation from within
nature (literally)
