TEROS
Pneumatic Hand Heald Seed Planting Tool
TEROS is an innovative pneumatic handheld seed planter designed for large-scale polyculture reforestation. Its special feature is the revolver seed bank, which allows users to switch species seamlessly to boost biodiversity. TEROS radically improves sustainability by replacing heavy sapling transport with lightweight seeds (a 1:1,360 weight reduction), dramatically cutting emissions and logistics costs, while its durable, repairable design ensures long product life.
Company/Institution
Queensland University of Technology
Country
Australia
Designer(s)
Thomas Thwaites
Thomas Thwaites is a 2025 Industrial Design graduate and second-year Mechanical Engineering student. He currently works as a Junior Industrial Designer, where he contributes to the development of innovative and practical design solutions. His interests lie in solving challenging and unique problems through creativity and technical innovation, combining design thinking with engineering processes.