Biomimetics : nature-based innovation /
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Boca Raton :
CRC Press,
[2012]
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| Series: | Biomimetics series.
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book. |
Table of Contents:
- Introduction : nature as a source for inspiration of innovation
- Artificial senses and organs : natural mechanisms and biomimetic devices
- Biomimicry at the cell-material interface
- Multiscale modeling of plant cell wall architecture and tissue mechanics for biomimetic applications
- Biomimetic composites
- Electroactive polymer actuators as artificial muscles
- Refreshable braille displays actuated by electroactive polymers
- Biological optics
- Biomimicry of the ultimate optical device : the plant
- Biologically inspired design : a tool for interdisciplinary education
- Self-reproducing machines and manufacturing processes
- Biomimetic products
- Biomimetics for medical implants
- Application of biomimetics in the design of medical devices
- Affective robotics : human motion and behavioral inspiration for safe cooperation between humans and humanoid assistive robots
- Humanlike robots : capabilities, potential, and challenges
- Biomimetic swimmer inspired by the manta ray
- Biomimetics and flying technology
- The biomimetic process in artistic creation
- Biomimetics : reality, challenges, and outlook.