Methodology

Biomimetic Technology Tree

 

1. Research papers collected using biomimetic key words and books.
2. Matrix relating biological length scales to engineering concepts.
3. Biological length scales run along the x-axis while the engineering concepts run along the y-axis.
4. Each piece of research is classified based on its engineering application and its biological size.

 

Example

 

•  This paper is inspired by the human immune system, therefore it fell under the “systems” column of the biological length scale.
•  It uses this inspiration to develop a computer response to viruses, therefore it was placed under the “behavior” row of the engineering branch.

 

•  This paper is inspired by the fruit fly organism Drosophila melanogaster, therefore it fell under the “organism” column of the biological length scale.
•  It attempts to mimic Drosophila melanogaster flight in the development of control systems in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV).