Robot lifeguard wins 15th International BraunPrize - full details of finalists

What the jury said: This project is innovative in terms of the relationship between man and beast. It represents a new means of collecting information and assessing a horse’s psychological parameters. The device could also be applied to other animals. The overall concept and the project’s numerous scientific tests were clearly presented. This is a soundly based new design concept. However, a degree of further detailed work is needed on the practical aspects of the product’s interface.

Mesh Editor 2D to 3D concept

Mesh Editor clearly shows that it is possible for a design to achieve more than is envisaged by its “original plan” alone. Mesh Editor is a mobile space-planning tool that facilitates the rapid creation of light and safe large-span structures.

How it works: The size of the room designed using Mesh Editor is determined by the number of triangular repeats it contains. Mesh Editor can be used to produce either long, corridor-like or hemispherical structures. The shape of the structure can be altered by loosening or tightening the cables on its frame. As the shape of a structure is variable, it can be used for a wide range of applications – sporting events, concerts and external events as well as for fixed shelter and as a general covered space. Its applications are endless once users discover and apply its wide range of possibilities.

The benefits: Mesh Editor‘s properties illustrate that the product should be seen not simply as industrial design, but also as a form of experimental architecture.

What the jury said: This is an architectonic concept with many different possible applications. It can be seen as an example of industrial design of architectonic scope. The ability to rapidly alter the shape and size of a resulting space is fascinating. The concept, whose structure resembles that of a living organism, is astonishing.

Mechanisms and application both require further development.

Easy-XM concept

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