Articles tagged with Biomimetics
Researchers discovered the Arapaima fish's unique scales provide 'bioinspiration' for engineers developing flexible ceramics. The combination of hard and soft materials allows the scales to repel piranha bites while maintaining strength, offering lessons for bio-inspired engineers.
A robotic bug named DASH+Wings was tested for its ability to fly and run. The results showed that the extra boost from flapping wings improved the robot's speed and stability, but did not provide enough thrust to launch it from the ground.
A study published in Bioinspiration & Biomimetics found that flapping wings on robots increased running speeds and climbing abilities. Researchers believe this suggests tree-dwelling animals may have evolved first, with gliding ability as a precursor to flight.
A team of researchers has developed a biomimetic nanopore that selectively transports individual proteins across its surface, mirroring the behavior of natural nuclear pores. The study uses functionalized key proteins to create a synthetic pore that can be used as a testing platform for drug delivery into a cell's nucleus.
Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have developed a biomimetic patch to improve the success rate of rotator cuff repairs. The patch, which mimics the natural tissue, is designed to guide the healing process along the path it follows during development.
Researchers at Stevens Institute of Technology have developed a novel biomimetic approach using nanofibers to reconstruct intricate bone tissue, focusing on engineering cortical bone. The team aims to create robust platforms for complex tissue structures, with potential applications in reconstructive and transplant surgery.
Researchers at Penn State have developed a method to create macroscale molds or dies that retain nanoscale features, mimicking biological tissues. The team used blowfly eyes as a template to produce high-quality polymer replicas with precise dimensions.
A team of Japanese researchers successfully built an ornithopter, a replica model of a swallowtail butterfly, to demonstrate its ability to fly with simple flapping motions. The study's findings suggest that flight can be achieved without feedback control, opening up possibilities for future aerodynamic systems.
Researchers have discovered how water snails can drag themselves across a fluid surface using the slime they secrete. By distorting the soft surface, the snail creates waves in the mucus layer that generate propulsive forces and move.
A team of scientists has discovered a new pathway for sound transmission in Cuvier's beaked whales using finite element modeling and computed tomography scanning. This finding challenges the long-held assumption that noise vibrations travel through the lower jaw to reach the ear complex, instead revealing a unique fatty channel.
Biomimetics applies natural adaptations to teach students about interdisciplinary research and knowledge transfer, promoting a holistic approach to science education. Researchers use biomimetic product development to integrate scientific, social, economic, and ecological aspects, increasing understanding of interconnected subjects.
Researchers at Max Planck Institute for Metals Research develop adhesive material mimicking beetle feet's microhairs for improved adhesion. The material exhibits excellent performance, lasting hundreds of applications and showing benefits such as no visible marks or need for cleaning.
Researchers from Max Planck Institute discovered that a small number of molecular motors can pull cargo particles over long distances. By working together, the motors can overcome their individual limitations and achieve remarkable feats.
Researchers at the Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces investigated the assembly of filament networks and bundles. They found that thermal motion prevents bundle formation unless crosslinker concentration exceeds a certain threshold value.
Researchers modelled and simulated motor traffic to determine optimal conditions for nanocargo transport in biomimetic systems. The study found that increasing the number of motors while avoiding traffic jams is crucial for efficient cargo transport.
Researchers at UCSD have discovered a unique structure in abalone shells that can provide the basis for lightweight and effective body armor. The shells' layered structure, made of calcium carbonate tiles held together by protein adhesive, is theoretically the toughest arrangement possible.
Researchers at the University of Melbourne are developing crayfish-inspired robots that can navigate complex terrain and perform tasks with minimal brain power. The study aims to advance biomimetics, a field that harvests nature's best design ideas for robotics.
Researchers highlight the ongoing threat of ice on small plane wings, which can compromise control and safety. Despite a redesigned deicing 'boot', other aircraft and severe icing conditions remain a concern.