I drafted, created, and installed the soft goods components of this high-tech batting cage for Volvox Labs, working alongside the carpentry and tech teams to build this unique, fully functional, and sports safety-compliant structure.
Sourcing material which could act as both a projection screen and adequate shock absorption was challenging. Ultimately, I constructed these screens using marine rigging techniques.
Prior to installation, we ran a stress test with the help of some professional baseball players. During the test, my soft goods elements successfully withstood repeated impacts at over 100 mph.
I created a detailed manual explaining how to safely take down and reinstall the soft good components of the structure, including diagrams and step-by-step instructions.
Below is a link to a Today.com video segment showing the batting cage in use.