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Bionics

Bionics: Technology modelled on nature

Bionics is a scientific method by which technological solutions are designed based on a detailed analysis of nature.

However, the goal is not to imitate biological structures 1 to 1. Instead, principles are applied to modern technology in order to reproduce natural functions to the greatest extent possible.

In the field of medical technology, this leads to the designing of products that are closer and closer to nature’s example.

Simply amazing

Evolution has yielded some fascinating solutions. Technological challenges are best met when we look to nature for ideas. How do you make the hull of ship glide through water better?

Scientists have discovered that a shark’s skin has structures that reduce drag and create less turbulence than a completely smooth body. This knowledge can be applied to ships by using similar structures that can reduce friction drag.

function flash_alt_bionik_blenden(einblenden,aktivbutton) { global_einausblenden('','flash_alt_text_klette'); global_einausblenden('','flash_alt_text_fuss'); global_einausblenden('','flash_alt_text_katzenauge'); global_einausblenden('','flash_alt_text_mohn'); global_einausblenden('','flash_alt_text_fluegelfrucht'); global_einausblenden('','flash_alt_text_starttext'); global_einausblenden(einblenden,''); global_changecssklasse('flash_alt_button_klette', 'Klette'); global_changecssklasse('flash_alt_button_fuss', 'Fuss'); global_changecssklasse('flash_alt_button_katzenauge', 'Katze'); global_changecssklasse('flash_alt_button_mohn', 'Mohn'); global_changecssklasse('flash_alt_button_fluegelfrucht', 'Fluegelfrucht'); if (aktivbutton) { document.getElementById(aktivbutton).className = document.getElementById(aktivbutton).className + 'Aktiv'; } }

Simply amazing

Evolution has yielded some fascinating solutions. Technological challenges are best met when we look to nature for ideas. How do you make the hull of ship glide through water better?