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Biomimetics - Nature-Based Innovation (Hardcover, New)
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Biomimetics - Nature-Based Innovation (Hardcover, New)
Series: Biomimetics Series
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Mimicking nature - from science fiction to engineering reality
Humans have always looked to nature's inventions as a source of
inspiration. The observation of flying birds and insects leads to
innovations in aeronautics. Collision avoidance sensors mimic the
whiskers of rodents. Optimization algorithms are based on survival
of the fittest, the seed-picking process of pigeons, or the
behavior of ant colonies. In recent years these efforts have become
more intensive, with researchers seeking rules, concepts, and
principles of biology to inspire new possibilities in materials,
mechanisms, algorithms, and fabrication processes. A review of the
current state of the art, Biomimetics: Nature Based Innovation
documents key biological solutions that provide a model for
innovations in engineering and science. Leading experts address a
wide range of topics, including: Artificial senses and organs
Mimicry at the cell-materials interface Multiscale modeling of
plant cell wall architecture and tissue mechanics The making of
biomimetic composites Electroactive polymer (EAP) actuators as
artificial muscles EAP-based refreshable braille displays
Biomimetic optics from the angles of biology and plants Biomimicry
of flying birds, insects, and marine biology Applications of
biomimetics in manufacturing, products, and medicine Robotics,
including the development of human-like robots Biologically
inspired design as a tool for interdisciplinary education The
biomimetic process in artistic creation The final chapter outlines
the challenges to biomimetic-related innovation and offers a vision
for the future. A follow-up to Biomimetics: Biologically Inspired
Technologies (2005), this comprehensive reference methodically
surveys the latest advances in this rapidly emerging field. It
features an abundance of illustrations, including a 32-page
full-color insert, and provides extensive references for engineers
and scientists interested in delving deeper into the study of
biomimetics.
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