*BIOMIMETICS
It’s the study and observation of nature and
natural phenomena to clarify and recognize the basic concepts of processes or mechanisms
Refers to human-made processes,
which imitates human nature,
such as:
Substances
Tools
Systems/structures
Another important purpose is the ecological commitment that biomimesis entails, so that the solution to ecological problems is found in the optimization of nature; such as how to filter the air, clean the water and nourish the soil. This would imply that human and economic social systems, by imitating the solutions given by nature, are subordinate to the environment and not vice versa.
It is the science that studies nature as a source
of inspiration for innovative technologies to
solve those human problems that nature has
solved, through models of systems mechanics
or processes chemistry, or elements that imitate
or are inspired by it.
Currently, emerging fields of science, such as nanotechnology and biomedical engineering, are using novel synthesis methods in an attempt to mimic the high performance self assembly synthesis that nature has developed over millions of years.
Examples of Biomimetics In Industry
Biomimetics is based on the idea
that for designing something new there
there is no better model than nature
As it had provided excellent
productivity and work outcomes
This concept has also paved the way
for practical benefits by reducing waste
and even saving study costs
Aircraft
The products generated may be designed
to play a role in the general industry and
to provide human convenience in the fields of;
Velcro
Chemistry
Biology
Architecture
Medicine
Engineering
The simplest biomimetics research
method required six stages
Baobab Tree inspired Treehouses
that can be used to;
Develop
Bullet Trains inspired
by Kingfisher birds
Manufacture
Service
Agriculture
Rapid industrialization has helped to
“extend” life and combat disease
But it has also produced contamination and segregation
of the environment, impacting human survival itself
The practical possibilities of biologically based
design should be discussed, rather than simply
implementing the concept as the organism uses it
Although finding or mixing new technology is
essential to increased incomes, a simple creative
design concept will make human life more convenient
Biomimetics can help to avoid this phenomenon of industrialization and the extraction of resources, which humans have significantly impacted in nature
Wind Turbines modeled
after Humpback whales
Awareness and application of different
materials must be acquired through the
collection of research and database
This method aims to improve the quality of life for humanity. It is also based on socioeconomic sustainability; through the foundation that nature is the only model that lasts for millions of years.
The relationship between structure and function
typically comes from the structure of the surface
which can be studied using a technique
for scanning electron microscopy
In fact, the biggest challenge facing biomimetics is to determine how nano and microstructures work in their relationship with the organism and the environment (particularly if this have not yet been fully explored/addressed)
Similarly as with numerous extraordinary thoughts, biomimetics began from basic impersonation of normal creatures. After some time, it has advanced through joining and mix with current science and designing to assist us with finding new materials, methods for consolidating nano/microstructures, applications, and elective methods for creation.
Combining recently discovered materials with
work into biomimetics will indeed be crucial to
understanding their applications and limitations
The morphological and functional applications of new material, together with the pros and cons of biomimetics, must first be considered and the effects of their synthesis must be disintegrated
Animals have lost what made them feeble and kept those innovations that kept them solid. As individuals, we have the duty to be
stewards of this thought
*Carla Pérez
Maria Catroga
Juan Ángel Parra
9-1*
Biomimicry Design Spiral
DEFINE: function and context
BIOLOGIZE: the challenge
DISCOVER: biological models
ABSTRACT: strategies
EMULATE: strategies
EVALUATE: fitness
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Just like birds and bats, surveillance cameras flap their wings in the sky. On the gecko feet, tiny little hairs help a robot scale a smooth vertical surface. Human teeth's impact-resistant coating inspires light and robust materials in the aerospace industry. Much like designs inspired by the sea, technologies and structures that imitate insects look like natural scenery.
Robotics have often been constrained by the constraints of their time machines, but as computer technology continues to develop, more complex calculations become possible for a wider range of moves. And the ability to travel flexibly and pliably has given way to more sophisticated concepts like this one: a modern 'biomechatronic' handling device based on the trunk of an elephant.
The body of the COM-BAT is about six inches in length, weighs about one quarter of a pound and uses about 1 watt of power. The vehicle would sail via low-power miniaturized radar, according to the University of Michigan. Its lithium battery would be charged with "solar, wind, vibration and other energy scavenging."
Skulls are exceptional impact-resistant structures and extremely light when shielding the most critical organs of an animal body and this strength and physical property can be used in structural or architectural design,
The kingfisher plunges from the air into the water without making a splash, mainly due to its highly powerful beak. In a brilliant stroke, the same shape could solve annoying problem faced by the ultra-fast bullet trains in Japan that produced a loud, booming sound like a thunder clap whenever they entered a tunnel.
Bio-inspired computer takes cues from cat brains
Electronic devices that imitate the way brain cells function in a cat may allow computers to learn and recognize information more like humans do.
These brain-like machines could make more complex decisions and do more tasks at the same time than traditional computers are capable of, researchers added.
It has no cool physical features that show its inspiration, but without learning how bats move around in pitch blackness the Ultracane wouldn't be possible. The Ultracane warns blind users of objects in their route in the same way that bats can "see" in the dark using ultrasonic echoes that reveal the location of obstacles.