Ugo Conti's Spider Boat

Bay Area engineer Ugo Conti has sailed the world, but has always suffered from seasickness. A queasy stomach became his motivation to design "Proteus" — a spider-like sea craft made for smoother sailing. He designed the Wave Adaptive Modular Vessel to cross the ocean while flexing with the movement of the waves. And it may change the way people take to the high seas.

Tags: kqed, pbs, Proteus, QUEST, Spider Boat, Ugo Conti, Wave Adaptive Modular Vessel

Additional Links

• Producer's Notes - Ugo Conti's Spider Boat
• Marine Advanced Research, Inc.