In the world of design and innovation, sometimes the most surprising ideas arise from the most unexpected minds. A Canadian YouTuber lacking specific training in industrial design, he gave life to a bizarre and futuristic idea: a flying umbrella that autonomously follows its user, demonstrating how the prototyping process has become accessible to everyone.
The take-off of an idea
In an era in which technology is increasingly within everyone's reach, even those without specific training in design or engineering can create innovative projects. In this sense, the case of this flying umbrella is a striking example.
The prototype creation process began with a simple sketch on paper, followed by a laborious but crucial CAD design phase. Despite initial difficulties and a lack of experience, the creator managed to create a working prototype, commissioning the 3D printing of the necessary parts and going through an iterative process of assembly and testing.
The road to the flying umbrella: full of obstacles but…
The path to making the flying umbrella was not without challenges. The first prototype, as admitted by the inventor himself, "exploded, destroying many parts". Failures that did not discourage the creator: work on the project lasted several months, and has now reached a truly advanced stage.
Although the flying umbrella is not yet ready for everyday use, the current prototype has already proven that it can solve problems that have hindered previous attempts by other inventors. With further improvements and refinements, it is not difficult to imagine that a device like this could appear on crowdfunding platforms such as Kickstarter in the future, becoming a product accessible to the general public.
Can you imagine a future of people walking around with umbrellas fluttering over their heads? Not me, but never say never.
