- 788 pages
- English
- PDF
- Available on iOS & Android
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About this book
A 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.
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Table of contents
- Front Cover
- Contents
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Editor
- Contributors
- Chapter 1: Introduction: Nature as a Source of Inspiring Innovation
- Chapter 2: Artificial Senses and Organs: Natural Mechanisms and Biomimetic Devices
- Chapter 3: Biomimicry at the Cell–Material Interface
- Chapter 4: Multiscale Modeling of Plant Cell Wall Architecture and Tissue Mechanics for Biomimetic Applications
- Chapter 5: Biomimetic Composites
- Chapter 6: Electroactive Polymer Actuators as Artificial Muscles
- Chapter 7: Refreshable Braille Displays Actuated by Electroactive Polymers
- Chapter 8: Biological Optics
- Chapter 9: Biomimicry of the Ultimate Optical Device—The Plant
- Chapter 10: Biologically Inspired Design: A Tool for Interdisciplinary Education
- Chapter 11: Self-Reproducing Machines and Manufacturing Processes
- Chapter 12: Biomimetic Products
- Chapter 13: Biomimetics for Medical Implants
- Chapter 14: Application of Biomimetics in the Design of Medical Devices
- Chapter 15: Affective Robotics: Human Motion and Behavioral Inspiration for Safe Cooperation between Humans and Humanoid Assis ive Robots
- Chapter 16: Humanlike Robots—Capabilities, Potential, and Challenges
- Chapter 17: Biomimetic Swimmer Inspired by the Manta Ray
- Chapter 18: Biomimetics and Flying Technology
- Chapter 19: The Biomimetic Process in Artistic Creation
- Chapter 20: Biomimetics—Reality, Challenges, and Outlook
- Back Cover