Tactile Educational Resource for Zoological Identification - Footprint of a Maned Wolf (Chrysocyon brachyurus)
Description
This work presents the development of a tactile teaching resource for zoological identification, produced through three-dimensional scanning and additive manufacturing. The resource, representing the footprint of the maned wolf, the largest canid in South America, was developed from the digitization of a real physical matrix and 3D printed, ensuring fidelity to the species' characteristics, such as the elongated arrangement of the toes and the presence of non-retractable claws. The resource includes accessibility elements, such as Braille symbols and a raised-relief legend with visual contrast, aiming for its application in inclusive educational contexts. The material was developed with the potential for large-scale reproduction through digital files, favoring its dissemination and use in different educational contexts.
Files
Steps to reproduce
The model was designed from a digital scan of the actual physical footprint of a maned wolf and produced using additive manufacturing.
Institutions
- Universidade Federal de São CarlosSão Paulo, São Carlos