High-Level Project Summary
Humanity as a whole is more and more close to living in outer space. Almost no animal is used to the conditions out there, but with the combination of different species we could. Identifying them and studying their abilities is something we center attention around.We have the idea of presenting a video game in which we will explain how the different abilities of animals can help create the perfect superhero to save lives in space.First, we found the biggest problems from living in other spaces, which were the vacuum of space, the immense radiation, the freezing temperatures and living long periods of time without food or oxigen.
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Detailed Project Description
- How will you sell your project, whether to companies, people or institutions?
By our project being a videogame we have responsibilities of selling it as a whole to people who would like to experience it and learn what we develop on it. Our idea is to create a network or system on which you, as a user, have access to multiple games regarding different topics studied by NASA.
- If your project is non-profit, how could it be financed or economically sustainable?
Our plan is to be a “freemium” app or website, where you are able to access 3 or 4 similar games on which kids learn new topics. We would need some kind of monetization method so we can maintain and upgrade the platform, even add new games now and then.
- What are the costs of your project?
All the software for our project was free, only in the case of DALL-E 2 we had limited uses, but they were more than enough. On the hardware side, we used around 4 computers and an electronic tablet to draw, code and develop the whole idea. We already owned the hardware, so we didn't have to spend a single peso.
- Who will be your customers? And your users?
Schools and parents interested in the learning process of their kid, would like this tool. Kids should be attracted to our game, they are the users. Micro transactions could be part of the game, but only once for several months and completely optional so we don’t stress parents, and schools can still use it.
- What will your business model be like?
Our company would distribute the platform to schools with no price, just a limited catalog of games, so they can use it on every platform they have and every kid would have access. Now, if you want your children to have access to a network of educational but actually entertaining games, the price wouldn’t be that high.
Space Agency Data
Outer spaces, whether you are wandering alone or living on an asteroid or planet, there are several conditions you would need to withstand. These conditions are mainly, the freezing temperatures, the immense radiation, and the almost unbeatable lack of water, oxygen, and pressure (a vacuum). Almost no animal can live in the conditions, only the tardigrades and a combination of other animals' abilities.
The common temperatures in outer space are around 2.7 kelvins or minus 270.45 degrees Celsius, near absolute zero, where molecules stop moving. That's why we thought of emperor penguins (Aptenodytes forsteri), capable of withstanding such low temperatures on their daily basis, but also capable of generating heat, from being hot-blooded.
Radiation is also the biggest harm to humans, galactic cosmic rays (GCR) originating outside the solar system, solar particles emitted by the sun during solar flares, and radiation trapped by other stellar bodies´ magnetic fields, all capable of increasing cancer rates, neurological roots and alters cognitive function, reduce motor function and prompt behavioral changes. Cockroaches (Periplaneta americana) can be the solution, they withstand big quantities of radiation and survive longer in irradiated places.
Radiation would also harm your skin and the aging would be different for you, and the immortal jellyfish´s (Turritopsis dohrnii) ability to regenerate each cell of its body to almost become a baby again, would make you live as long as you want.
Now let's address the lack of food and oxygen. The only animal capable of doing both things and almost everything to live in outer space is the early mentioned tardigrade.
Hackathon Journey
1. What is the name of the team?
Leomentis
2. Who are the members that make up the team?
Jacob Galvez, Emilio Ruiz, Jorge Ocampo, Santiago Lizarraga, Sissi Quiroz.
3. What challenge did you choose?
We chose the “Build A Space Biology Superhero” one
4. What inspired you to choose that challenge?
We were inspired by how we can live in space in such a way that we can take the conditions of planet earth to another place or get skills that adapt to a new planet.
5. What is your solution called and how does it work?
Finding A.B.I.O.S. It is the perfect solution for children's education. This project can help many institutions to understand the future of science. We focus on future generations and want to contribute in such a way that children can understand more about space.
6. How was your experience in Space Apps? What did you learn?
So far it’s been really nice although somewhat stressful with all the due dates
7. What was the most challenging of these 48 hours of work? how did they solve it?
All the coding since sometimes it seemed done and then a bug appeared, but also using new tools
8. Anyone you want to thank? Mention it!
- Professor Ivan
- Miss Ely
- Miss Laura
- Miss Isis
- Professor Iram
- Professor Raynier
- Miss Karla
- Miss Carmelita
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