Biomimetics - Biologically Inspired Technologies (Hardcover)

Nature is the world's foremost designer. With billions of years of experience and boasting the most extensive laboratory available, it conducts research in every branch of engineering and science. Nature's designs and capabilities have always inspired technology, from the use of tongs and tweezers to genetic algorithms and autonomous legged robots. Taking a systems perspective rather than focusing narrowly on materials or chemistry aspects, Biomimetics: Biologically Inspired Technologies examines the field from every angle. The book contains pioneering approaches to biomimetics including a new perspective on the mechanization of cognition and intelligence, as well as defense and attack strategies in nature, their applications, and potential. It surveys the field from modeling to applications and from nano- to macro-scales, beginning with an introduction to principles of using biology to inspire designs as well as biological mechanisms as models for technology. This innovative guide discusses evolutionary robotics; genetic algorithms; molecular machines; multifunctional, biological-, and nano- materials; nastic structures inspired by plants; and functional surfaces in biology. Looking inward at biological systems, the book covers the topics of biomimetic materials, structures, control, cognition, artificial muscles, biosensors that mimic senses, artificial organs, and interfaces between engineered and biological systems. The final chapter contemplates the future of the field and outlines the challenges ahead. Featuring extensive illustrations, including a 32-page full-color insert, Biomimetics: Biologically Inspired Technologies provides unmatched breadth of scope as well as lucidillumination of this promising field.

General

Imprint:	Crc Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	November 2005
First published:	2006
Authors:	Yoseph Bar-Cohen
Dimensions:	254 x 178 x 36mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	552
ISBN-13:	978-0-8493-3163-3
Categories:	Books > Professional & Technical > Technology: general issues > General Books > Professional & Technical > Civil engineering, surveying & building > General
LSN:	0-8493-3163-3
Barcode:	9780849331633

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