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Stanford Biodesign is seeking a Student Services Specialist to provide a full range of administrative and operational duties working under general supervision. The Program and Fellowship Coordinator reports to the Director of Operations and Finance and supports the Fellowships Manager. This position is a critical role within the Center with two […]
In this study, novel fabrication and testing methods were developed and used to efficiently compare 3D bioinspired surface designs to existing piston liner surface topographies. Surface designs inspired by frog toes were fabricated using two-photon lithography, and their frictional performance is compared to […]
Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) are biodegradable biopolymers produced in plants which can be used to address issues with plastic waste. However, scientists have constantly faced the problem of growth defects in plants which harmfully affects the accumulation of PHAs. However, this article explains how genetic modification can be used […]
Jessica Lee is a PhD Graduate in Mechanical Engineering from UC Berkeley and now works at Dishcraft Robotics as a Mechanical Engineer. At Berkeley, she worked on bio-inspired design to improve robot performance. She received her Master of Science in ME and is a part of Biomimetic Millisystems Lab where she […]
Despite having a similar body shape and structure, not all snakes move in the same way. Most, when they move from A to B, slither head-first. But a minority of them (especially desert snakes) do it differently: they slither with their mid-sections first, slithering sideways across the loose sand. Now, researchers […]
Abstract: This paper presents preliminary results of the design, development, and evaluation of a hand rehabilitation glove fabricated using lobster-inspired hybrid design with rigid and soft components for actuation. Inspired by the bending abdomen of lobsters, hybrid actuators are built with serially jointed […]
Cormorants are constantly seen drying their wings after diving for prey; therefore, Arie M. Rijke conducts a microscopic study of the feathers of some species of cormorants to study the cause of this behavior, as other water birds do not show this behavioral pattern.
The Biomimicry Institute empowers people to create nature-inspired solutions for a healthy planet. The purpose of the Biomimicry Institute is to naturalize biomimicry in the culture by promoting the transfer of ideas, designs, and strategies from biology to sustainable human systems design. It was founded in 2006 with the purpose of […]
Most exoskeletons have been created using a model based on a fixed- axis rotating hinge, which does not reflect the way human joints rotate and can restrict movements of those wearing them. An alternative model for fabricating exoskeletons to recreate the motion of human joints entails using […]
Researchers estimate that hundreds of millions of birds are killed each year due to collisions with glass windows. To reduce bird-window collisions, Arnold Glas looked to Orb weaver spiders who build their webs with ultraviolet (UV) silk. The reflective properties of the UV […]
The aim of this paper is to establish a comparison among a set of design methods, meant to guide industrial designers in carrying out activities leading to bio-inspired design. The results of the literature review are presented, with emphasis drawn on existing documented approaches to design inspired […]
Researchers at the Max Planck Institute and at Wageningen University have used genetic engineering to induce xylem formation in plant cells beyond the deep tissue where formation is typical in nature, allowing live observation of the specific mechanical process of xylem formation and stabilization. Using data obtained from this observation, researchers […]
CBID at Georgia Tech is involved in novel and creative research at the intersection of biology, engineering, architecture, and design using approaches informed by fundamental research in design theory and cognitive science. It promotes scientists, engineers, and other individuals to translate biological knowledge into innovative products and […]
Bearings are common rotational units, but these monocentric units do not realize high bio-imitability in exoskeleton robots. A common way to realize bionic motion is with an n-bar linkage mechanism within bearings, but the resultant joints can become complex. Herein, we propose a joint model based on the anatomy of grasshopper […]
Robotic exoskeletons – wearable shells constructed from different robotic parts – improve the stability and strength of their users. Most exoskeletons to date have been made using a monocentric fixed-axis rotating hinge model: a simple and effective solution, but one that does not reflect the polycentric movement […]
The Venus flytrap traps its prey using modified leaves. This process is triggered by electrical signals (action potentials), causing the closure of its leaf lobes. It has been found that these electrical signals generate measurable magnetic fields and can be recorded with atomic magnetometers. The article describes how these magnetic fields […]
BioEHSC is a competition for high school students to learn about and participate in bioengineering research. Teams must select a problem in biology or medicine and perform research to design a solution in 7 weeks. At the end of the competition, teams present their solution to a panel of judges, composed […]
For man-made armors, there is usually a trade-off between their mechanical protection and their flexibility and maneuverability. The article linked below discusses how chitons, a group of marine mollusks, address such a challenge with the scaled armors that they’ve obtained through evolution. Many […]
This paper proposes a novel system-of-systems bio-inspired design method framed in a solution-driven bio-inspired design paradigm. The steps are elaborated and a case study of reconfigurable robots is presented following these eight steps. The design originates from the multimodal locomotion capabilities of two species (i.e., spiders and […]
Researchers in Velásquez-García’s group have proposed a way to grow certain plant tissues, such as wood and fiber, in a lab. Still in its early stages, the idea is akin in some ways to cultured meat — an opportunity to streamline the production of biomaterials. The team demonstrated the concept by […]
NYT News Article: How Suckerfish Surf Across Blue Whales Without Falling Off (https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/29/science/remoras-suckerfish-whales.html) [Dr. Flammang] has been developing an artificial suction disk inspired by the remora’s, which she hopes will eventually be able to be used to better stick […]
The National Center of Competence in Research (NCCR) Bio-Inspired Materials was launched in June 2014. Its vision is to establish an internationally recognized hub for smart materials research, education, and innovation. Its home institution is the University of Fribourg, with the Federal Institutes of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL) and Zurich […]
Stanford University’s Biodesign Innovation course allows students to delve into the areas of the health technology industry. Students will collaborate with experienced faculties and professionals in medicine, business, and engineering in order not only to innovate but also to invent new technology products to address the […]
This paper outlines the history of the development of bird flap-inspired devices. It describes the changes made in the configuration and design of previous ornithopters to provide he background for the latest model. It concludes by providing suggestions of future modifications to […]
In a new study published in Nano Letters, a team led by Prof. Yu Shuhong from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) reported a bio-inspired lotus-fiber-mimetic spiral structure bacterial cellulose (BC) hydrogel fiber with high strength, high toughness, excellent biocompatibility, […]
Scientists at the University of Cincinnati recently found inspiration from a group of marine animals known as cephalopods (squid, octopus, cuttlefish, nautilus, etc.). Cephalopods have the amazing ability to hide from predators by changing colors in a matter of seconds, and researchers […]
A traditional small drone is only able to lift the equivalent of their own weight. Hence there are two methodologies for drones to lift heavier objects: 1) increase the size of the drone 2) bioinspired design An insect that has led to a bioinspired design of […]
By combining human ingenuity with nature’s genius, the possibilities are infinite! Every single person can make a difference, even by 1°. How many #degreesofchange can you make with nature as your mentor? The Biomimicry Global Design Challenge is an annual competition that […]
Paper Abstract: Developing untethered millirobots that can adapt to harsh environments with high locomotion efficiency is of interest for emerging applications in various industrial and biomedical settings. Despite recent success in exploiting soft materials to impart sophisticated functions which are not available in conventional rigid robotics, […]
The goal of this project is to tackle the issue of Velcro hooks and other adhesives damaging fabrics because of the residue they leave or the stiffness of its features. Rather than using hooks as inspired by Burdock, they are attempting to use a miniscule mushroom shaped caps to interlock […]
The platypus remains one of the strangest mammals alive with its electricity-sensing bill and venomous heel spurs. However, researchers have yet discovered another odd feature of this creature; their fur fluoresces under ultraviolet light. The purpose of this ability is not well-known, […]
The Biodesign Immersion Experience (BIE) is an NIH-sponsored summer internship program that focuses on the first two stages of the biodesign process: finding and screening. After learning the biodesign process, BIE interns convene in-depth meetings with a wide-range of biomedical leaders to […]
New research shows that patterns inspired by lobster shells can make 3D printed concrete stronger, to support more complex and creative architectural structures. The most conventional pattern used in 3D printing is unidirectional, where layers are laid down on top of each other in parallel lines. […]
The goal of this robot is to be the world’s first bi-pedal manned robot. The design is inspired from humans. It is built to go into areas that would normally be off-limits to people. The robot requires a pilot, so it is […]
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I imagine that the neurological circuits underlying these processes are governed by both 2d spacing maps with their brains as…
to reduce the impact of car accidents, it may be possible to study the force diverting physics of cockroaches to…
you see this type of head-bobbing stability in many avian creatures related to pigeons like chickens. the head ability to…
not like they taught horses how to run! this is an example of convergent evolution where both sea creatures and…
The brain functions in a similar way with neuronal connections. our brains are able to utilize the multiplicity of connections…