Biomimetics : nature-based innovation /

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Bar-Cohen, Yoseph
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Boca Raton : CRC Press, [2012]
Series:Biomimetics series.
Subjects:
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.