Biomimetics of Motion : Nature-Inspired Parameters and Schemes for Kinetic Design /: Nature-Inspired Parameters and Schemes for Kinetic Design. (2018)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Sandra Persiani.
• Other Names: Persiani, Sandra
• Contents: Intro; Preface; Contents; 1 Introduction; Abstract; 1 The Importance of an Interdisciplinary Approach; 2 Nature as a Model; 2.1 From Bionics to Biomimics; 2.2 The Pioneers of Bio-inspiration; 2.3 New Boundaries; 3 Biomimics for Adaptivity; 3.1 Micro and Macro; 3.2 Adaptivity Through Disassembly; 3.3 Adaptivity Through Motion; 4 Biomimetics for Non-specialists; References; 2 Evolution and Body Plans, as Nature Designs; Abstract; 1 Principles of Optimization; 1.1 Cumulative Selection; 1.2 Categorization and Information Processing; 2 Principles of Differentiation 2.1 Differentiation on the Group Scale: Patterns and Categories2.2 Differentiation on the Individual Scale: Type; 2.3 Frequency of Differentiation; 3 Principles of Selection; 3.1 Selection Through Destruction; 3.2 Selection Through Conservation of Tested Working Patterns; 4 Morphology and Type; 5 Body Plans, Functional Patterns of Combined Features; 6 Energy, the Driver of Optimization; 6.1 Source and Synergy; 6.2 Metabolism; 7 Motion Versus Change; 7.1 Motion as Change on a Specific Time-Scale; 7.2 Tropic and Nastic Movements; 7.3 Locomotion; 8 Conclusion; References; 3 Geometry of Motion Abstract1 Symmetry; 1.1 Bilateral Symmetries; 1.2 Revolving Symmetries; 1.3 Radial Symmetries; 1.4 Asymmetry; 2 Structure; 2.1 Endoskeletons; 2.2 Exoskeletons; 2.3 Hydrostatic Skeletons; 3 Dimensional Change; 3.1 Orientation; 3.2 Geometry; 4 Cleavage; 4.1 Monobloc; 4.2 Segmentation; 4.3 Appendages; 5 Scale; 5.1 Micro (Mb lessthan 1g); 5.2 Small (1g lessthan Mb lessthan 1kg); 5.3 Medium (1kg lessthan Mb lessthan 30kg); 5.4 Large (30kg lessthan Mb lessthan 300kg); 5.5 Macro (300kg lessthan Mb); 6 Motion Geometries; 6.1 Overlapping; 6.2 Folding; 6.3 Bending; 6.4 Rolling 6.5 Twisting6.6 Buckling; 6.7 Extension; 6.8 Expansion; 7 Connection Patterns; References; 4 Biomechanics of Motion; Abstract; 1 Control Center; 1.1 Decentralized System; 1.2 Centralized System; 2 Actuator; 2.1 Passive External Actuation; 2.2 Passive Internal Actuation; 2.3 Active External Actuation; 2.4 Active Internal Actuation; 3 Agonist Mechanisms; 3.1 Hygroscopic Mechanisms; 3.2 Pressurized Compartments; 3.3 Muscular Actuation; 4 Antagonist Mechanisms; 4.1 Spring Antagonism; 4.2 Muscular Antagonism; 5 Power Amplification; 5.1 Elastic Amplification; 5.2 Deformation of a Constant Volume 5.3 Indirect Actuation5.4 Chemical Reaction; 6 Mechanics of Hydrostatic Systems; 6.1 Single Compartment Systems; 6.2 Multiple Compartment Systems; 7 Mechanics of Rigid Systems; 7.1 Levers; 7.2 Inclined Plane; 7.3 Joints; 7.4 Chain Systems; 8 Connection Patterns; References; 5 Rhythmics of Motion; Abstract; 1 Gait; 1.1 Gait and Energy; 1.2 Gait and Equilibrium; 1.3 Gait and Dynamic Similarity; 2 Phase; 3 Coordination; 3.1 Absolute and Relative Coordination; 3.2 Magnet Effect; 4 Passive Locomotion; 4.1 Floating; 4.2 Parachuting; 4.3 Gliding; 4.4 Soaring; 5 Limbless Locomotion
• Publisher Details: Place of publication not identified : Springer
• Publication Date: 2018
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 531; Engineering; Motion; Biomimetics; SCIENCE / Mechanics / General; SCIENCE / Mechanics / Solids; Biomimetics; Motion; Technology & Engineering -- Construction -- Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning; Technology & Engineering -- Engineering (General); Building construction & materials; Biomedical engineering; Engineering design; Biomedical engineering; Technology & Engineering -- Industrial Design -- Product; Technical design; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9783319930794; 3319930796
• Related ISBNs: 9783319930787; 3319930788
• Notes: Note: Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed June 19, 2018).
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