Compact Human-powered Watercraft


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Creator/Artist: Pratik Bansode

Category: Mobility Design

Document: P2 Project

Batch: 2021-2023

Source: India,   IDC IIT Bombay

Period:  2019-onwards

Medium: Report pdf

Supervisor: Prof. Sugandh Malhotra & Prof. Harsh Kamble


Detailed Description

The design project aims to address the limitations of current watercraft used for eco-tourism in mangrove forests. The challenge is to create a compact, manually operated watercraft that can manoeuvre through shallow waters and dense mangrove areas, allowing tourists to explore these unique environments more efficiently. The proposed watercraft should have a smaller footprint and stable design to navigate around obstacles like rocks and roots. It should also be easy to operate, ensuring a minimal learning curve for users. With the ability to be used during both low and high tides, this innovative watercraft aims to enhance the eco-tourism experience, providing visitors with a closer and more immersive encounter with the diverse wildlife and beauty of mangrove forests.