Biomimicry

What is Biomimicry?

Bio = Life

Mimic = Copy

Biomimicry is when we try to learn things from nature. Plants and animals have many different adaptations that help them to solve problems and survive in their ecosystems. We can learn from how plants and animals solve problems to help us solve problems as well.

Learn more about Biomimicry

The Biomimicry Institute

The Biomimicry Institute can help us learn all about biomimicry and look at different examples of biomimicry. Explore their site and see what you can learn!

Biomimicry Video from Engineering.com

Here is a video from engineering.com that helps explains biomimicry and shares some cool examples. They use some big "sciencey" words, but the video does a great job fo helping us learn about biomimicry.

"Nature is Smarter Than Us" Video from D News

Biomimicry.net

Biomimicry.net is a great website filled with tons of information about biomimicry. Explore and see what you can learn!

Flyring robots inspired by nature

Here is a video from BBC explaining about some flying robots that are inspired by nature.

Examples of Biomimicry

"Gecko Gloves" by some engineerns at Stanford

This article shows off some cool new technology based on the feet of a gecko.

Also check out thier "StickyBot" that is also inspired by a gecko!

New solar cells are inspired by moth eyes

Read about how a moth's eyes have inspired the design of new solar cells that are flexible and may even one day work indoors!

10 robots inspired nature

Here are 10 different examples of robots that are inspired by things in nature

Inspired by Insects

Insects have amazing adaptations! Take a look at how some problem solvers used insect adaptations to inspire their designs.