Area

Technology

Structures, sensors and automation systems ready for a new application.

Four starting blocks

Concept sheetsTechnology

PB-TE-001

Capacitive humidity sensor

A simple, low-cost method for measuring soil moisture, the basis for low-cost automated irrigation.

Public
Domain
PB-TE-002

Foldable modular structure

A mechanical folding system reusable in temporary shelters and lightweight urban furniture.

Public
Domain
PB-TE-003

Visible-light data transmission

An old technique for encoding signal in light, applicable to short-range communication without radio.

Public
Domain
PB-TE-004

Analog mechanical routing

A cam-and-gear mechanism for automating simple sequences without embedded electronics.

Public
Domain
All the sheets above can be combined with generative AI for additional variations, and cross-referenced with sheets from other areas — see examples in the Portfolio.