Biomimetics: Nature-Based InnovationA review of the current state of the art of biomimetics, this book documents key biological solutions that provide a model for innovations in engineering and science. Leading experts explore a wide range of topics, including artificial senses and organs; mimicry at the cell-materials interface; modeling of plant cell wall architecture; biomimetic composites; artificial muscles; biomimetic optics; and the mimicking of birds, insects, and marine biology. The book also discusses applications of biomimetics in manufacturing, products, medicine, and robotics; biologically inspired design as a tool for interdisciplinary education; and the biomimetic process in artistic creation. |
Contents
Introduction Nature as a Source of Inspiring Innovation
| 1 |
Artificial Senses and Organs Natural Mechanisms and Biomimetic Devices
| 35 |
Biomimicry at the CellMaterial Interface
| 95 |
Multiscale Modeling of Plant Cell Wall Architecture and Tissue Mechanics for Biomimetic Applications
| 131 |
Biomimetic Composites
| 169 |
Electroactive Polymer Actuators as Artificial Muscles
| 213 |
Refreshable Braille Displays Actuated by Electroactive Polymers
| 245 |
Biological Optics
| 267 |
Biomimetic Products
| 377 |
Biomimetics for Medical Implants
| 431 |
Application of Biomimetics in the Design of Medical Devices
| 445 |
Affective Robotics Human Motion and Behavioral Inspiration for Safe Cooperation between Humans and Humanoid Assistive Robots
| 461 |
Humanlike RobotsCapabilities Potential and Challenges
| 477 |
Biomimetic Swimmer Inspired by the Manta Ray
| 495 |
Biomimetics and Flying Technology
| 525 |
The Biomimetic Process in Artistic Creation
| 675 |
Biomimicry of the Ultimate Optical DeviceThe Plant
| 307 |
Biologically Inspired Design A Tool for Interdisciplinary Education
| 331 |
SelfReproducing Machines and Manufacturing Processes
| 361 |
BiomimeticsReality Challenges and Outlook
| 693 |
Back Cover | 747 |
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