Biomimetics : nature-based innovation /: nature-based innovation. ([2016?])

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Edited by Yoseph Bar-Cohen.
• Editors: Bar-Cohen, Yoseph
• 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.
• Publisher Details: Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press
• Publication Date: 2016
• Copyright Date: 2012
• Extent: 1 online resource, illustrations (some color)
• Subjects: 570.1/5195; Biomimetics; NATURE -- Reference; SCIENCE -- Life Sciences -- Biology; SCIENCE -- Life Sciences -- General; Biomimetics; Biomimetics; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781439834770; 1439834776
• Related ISBNs: 9781439834763; 1439834768
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references.
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.