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A Theoretical Basis for Biomimetics

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  26 February 2011

Julian Vincent
Affiliation:
j.f.v.vincent@bath.ac.uk, University of Bath, Mechanical Engineering, The University, Claverton Down, BATH, N/A, BA2 7AY, United Kingdom
Olga Bogatyreva
Affiliation:
ensob@bath.ac.uk, University of Bath, Mechanical Engineering, United Kingdom
Nikolay Bogatyrev
Affiliation:
ensnb@bath.ac.uk, University of Bath, Mechanical Engineering, United Kingdom
Anja-Karina Pahl
Affiliation:
ensakp@bath.ac.uk, University of Bath, Mechanical Engineering, United Kingdom
Adrian Bowyer
Affiliation:
ensab@bath.ac.uk, University of Bath, Mechanical Engineering, United Kingdom
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Abstract

The Russian “Theory of Inventive Problem Solving” was developed to solve technological problems, but it can equally well be applied to biology and the way organisms have solved similar problems. As such it can also be used to bridge the gap between biology and engineering, and to provide a theoretical basis for Biomimetics.

Type
Research Article
Copyright
Copyright © Materials Research Society 2006

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