| Description |
1 online resource (xix, 735 pages, 32 unnumbered pages of plates) : illustrations (some color) |
| Series |
Biomimetics series |
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Biomimetics series.
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| Contents |
1. Introduction : nature as a source for inspiration of innovation / Yoseph Bar-Cohen -- 2. Artificial senses and organs : natural mechanisms and biomimetic devices / Morgana M. Trexler and Ryan M. Deacon -- 3. Biomimicry at the cell-material interface / Kelsey A. Potter, Bo Gui, and Jeffrey R. Capadona -- 4. Multiscale modeling of plant cell wall architecture and tissue mechanics for biomimetic applications / Alejandro D. Rey, Damiano Pasini, and Yogesh Kumar Murugesan -- 5. Biomimetic composites / Daniel G.T. Strange and Michelle L. Oyen -- 6. Electroactive polymer actuators as artificial muscles / Yoseph Bar-Cohen -- 7. Refreshable braille displays actuated by electroactive polymers / Yoseph Bar-Cohen -- 8. Biological optics / H. Donald Wolpert -- 9. Biomimicry of the ultimate optical device : the plant / David W. Lee -- 10. Biologically inspired design : a tool for interdisciplinary education / Jeannette Yen [and others] -- 11. Self-reproducing machines and manufacturing processes / Adrian Bowyer -- 12. Biomimetic products / Tom Masselter [and others] -- 13. Biomimetics for medical implants / Bert Müller -- 14. Application of biomimetics in the design of medical devices / Hande Argunsah and Brian L. Davis -- 15. Affective robotics : human motion and behavioral inspiration for safe cooperation between humans and humanoid assistive robots / A.G. Pipe -- 16. Humanlike robots : capabilities, potential, and challenges / Yoseph Bar-Cohen -- 17. Biomimetic swimmer inspired by the manta ray / Frank E. Fish [and others] -- 18. Biomimetics and flying technology / Brenda M. Kulfan and Anthony J. Colozza -- 19. The biomimetic process in artistic creation / Adi Marom and Gad Maron -- 20. Biomimetics : reality, challenges, and outlook / Yoseph Bar-Cohen |
| Summary |
"Based on the concept that nature offers numerous sources of inspiration for inventions related to mechanisms, materials, processes, and algorithms, this book covers the topic of biomimetics and the inspired innovation. The many recognized world-wide leaders that contribute to the text describe the efforts of turning science fiction ideas into engineering reality. This book is a follow-up to the authors 2005 publication and addresses many topics that were not covered in the original text. It reviews possibilities, the state of the art, and the challenges toward inspiring new experts to join the field. Extensive references at the end of each chapter are provided to enhance additional study"--Provided by publisher |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Biomimetics.
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Biomimetics
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NATURE -- Reference.
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SCIENCE -- Life Sciences -- Biology.
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SCIENCE -- Life Sciences -- General.
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Biomimetics
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Bar-Cohen, Yoseph.
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| ISBN |
1439834776 |
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9781439834770 |
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