BIOMIMICRY

Biomimicry is a dynamic fusion of biology, design, and

engineering which takes inspiration from the exquisite
designs and problem-solving brilliance found in the natural
world.

Originating from the Greek words "bios" (life) and

"mimesis" (to imitate), this field goes beyond mere imitation.

It delves into understanding the fundamental principles that

govern nature's efficiency, resilience, and sustainability.

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Biomimicry =Bio+
Mimicry
 ‘Bio’ means life
 ‘Mimicry’ means to
imitate

Biomimicry is a discipline
that studies nature's
best ideas and then
imitates these designs
and processes to solve
human problems.
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 BIOMIMICRY
Biomimicry =Bio+ Mimicry
Biomimicry is a discipline that studies nature's
best ideas and then imitates these designs and
processes to solve human problems.

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 WHY MIMIC NATURE??
• There is a simple answer to this question:
• Life has sustained on earth for 3.85 billion years.
• Life adapts and evolves
• Life creates conditions conducive to life

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 EXAMPLES

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 Learning efficiency from Kingfishers.

• The Kingfisher and

owl inspired bullet
train is just one
example of biomimicry
in action.
• With a more in-depth
study of nature, bullet
train engineers were
able to reduce noise,
increase speed,
consume less energy
and save money.
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 Learning from Termites how to create sustainable buildings...
EASTGATE CENTRE

• Eastgate Centre in Harare,

Zimbabwe is a classical
example of how
biomimicry works in
building technology.

• The architectural design of

the building is influenced
by termites mounds, which
embraces passive cooling.

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 Learning from Dolphins How to Warn People about Tsunamis

• Emulating dolphins'
unique frequency-
modulating acoustics, a
company called EvoLogics
has developed a high-
performance underwater
modem for data
transmission, which is
currently employed in the
tsunami early warning
system throughout the
Indian Ocean.

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 Learning from Lotus Plants How to Clean without
Cleaners
• The myriad crevices present in the leaf surface trap a maze
of air upon which water droplets float, so that the slightest
breeze or tilt in the leaf causes balls of water to roll cleanly
off, taking attached dirt particles with them.
• Using lotus leaf structure microscopically rough surface
additives have been introduced into a new generation of
paint, glass, and fabric finishes, greatly reducing the need
for chemical or laborious cleaning.

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 Learning from Box fish
The Mercedes-Benz Bionic was
a concept car created
by DaimlerChrysler AG under
the Mercedes Group.
The bionic was modelled after a type of
fish, the yellow boxfish, and also has
80% lower nitrogen oxide emissions
with its Selective Catalytic
Reduction technology.

Mercedes-Benz decided to model the

Bionic after this fish due to the
supposed low coefficient of drag of its
body shape and the rigidity of its
exoskeleton; this influenced the car's
unusual looks and that it's considered as
a lightweight vehicle.
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 Whale = Turbine
In 2004, scientists at Duke University,
West Chester University and the U.S.
Naval Academy discovered that the
bumps at the front edge of a whale fin
greatly increase its efficiency, reducing
drag by 32 percent and increasing lift
by 8 percent.

Companies like Whale Power are

borrowing this concept and creating
wind turbine blades that greatly boost
the amount of energy created per
turbine. Other companies are applying
the idea to cooling fans, airplane wings
and propellers.

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 Birds = Jets
Birds have been able to boost the distance they're able to fly
by more than 70 percent though the use of the V-shape.
Scientists have discovered that when a flocks takes on the
familiar V-formation, when one bird flaps its wings it creates a
small updraft that lifts the bird behind. As each bird passes,
they add their own energy to the stroke helping all the birds
maintain flight. By rotating their order through the stack,
they spread out the exertion. This concept is applied for Jets
and aeroplanes.

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 Why biomimicry...
Biomimicry can help us to create products and
processes that:
• Are sustainable
• Perform well
• Save Energy
• Cut Material Costs
• Redefine and Eliminate “Waste”
• Define new product categories and industries
• Drive Profits

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