HydroSpread: aquatic robots built directly on water
HydroSpread lets you create insect-inspired aquatic robots: flexible films that float, row, and walk
Korea's Nasal Mucus-Inspired Air Filters Are 30% More Effective
South Korea has patented filters that mimic the human nose. And the tests are astonishing.
Surprise Marine Worms 'Print' 3D Bristles With Natural Chitin
Natural chitin from sea worm bristles is produced layer by layer, much like a 3D print. The discovery could revolutionize the development of biocompatible dressings and biodegradable materials.
Little Fury: The Insect Robot With Biomimetic Tail Jumps From God
Harvard creates insect robot with biomimetic "tail" inspired by springtails. The result? It jumps 23 times its length in just 14 milliseconds.
Solar Gate, smart shade with pine cone “skin”
A German team has created a shade that adjusts itself like a pine cone. Made from 4D-printed cellulose, it represents a breakthrough in sustainable construction.
RAVEN, a flying and walking robot crow
From EPFL comes RAVEN, a crow-shaped robot that flies, walks, jumps and lands. Biomimicry at the service of robotic autonomy.
Soft robots, the one from Yale amputates (and reattaches) its own leg
New technology for soft robots allows self-amputation and reconnection of limbs: changing the concept of robotic flexibility.
From nature to robo-snails: swarms of robots for "off road" tasks
Inspired by snails, new iron robo-snails can operate in swarms, climb and band together for off-road tasks impossible for individual robots.
Dynafin, the propeller of the future is like the tail of a whale
From nature to engineering: Dynafin, or how ABB translated the majesty of a whale into a cutting-edge propeller. Poetry and technology navigate together.
Sharks, the trick of crazy speed revealed: their skin generates thrust
The denticles on shark skin are truly hydrodynamic devices, and now we know how they work. The potential applications? Infinite.
Caltech revolutionizes ocean exploration with bionic jellyfish
Caltech develops bionic jellyfish to explore oceans at 4,5 times faster speed, carrying scientific instruments
Textile revolution: artificial gland replica spider silk
An artificial gland mimics the spider silk production process, opening new frontiers in the medical and textile sectors.
The secret of Matabele ants revealed: they treat wounds with antibiotics
Amazing Research: African Ants Apply Natural Antibiotic Secretions to Wounds to Fight Infections: Possible Use in Human Medicine.
A condor drone will help us discover the secrets of low-power flight
Innovation in the world of drones: a model that flies like a condor using currents, with almost no propulsion
A new insect robot lands, takes off, climbs vertical walls
A NUAA team has created an insect robot capable of flying, climbing and taking off from vertical walls, inspired by nature.
Magnecko: 50% spider, 50% gecko robot that walks on walls and horrifies
Switzerland's Gravity-Defying Robotic Spider-Gecko Could Revolutionize Facility Inspection And Maintenance Around The World...And Keep My Sleep Away
Octopus-inspired ink changes color on command - will it transform displays?
Light up, change color, repeat: the octopus-inspired ink revolution.
New orthopedic implants protect against infection and breakdown
The new "smart" coatings for orthopedic implants will be key to reducing infections and monitoring the patient's healing process.
Self-heating suits and indestructible bumpers thanks to programmable fabrics
New intelligent fabrics change color and shape based on temperature and electricity: revolution for clothing and cars.
Water from the desert or fog - the ingenious solution is made of feathers
Desert partridge feathers may inspire more efficient bottles and new water harvesting systems in arid environments.
A robot lizard to explore the surface of Mars
No rigid and heavy rovers: the key to Martian exploration is all in this ingenious "cyber lizard".
