Biologically-inspired product development: The process of developing engineered products and devices by taking inspiration from the designs, materials, and manufacturing processes found in nature.

"Changing the way we teach engineering students to think about developing products and devices."


Plant burrs


Velcro


Human Leg:
Natural muscle


Prosthetic Leg:
Artificial muscle


Lobster


Lobster robot


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