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Relating the Morphology of Bipolar Neurons to Fractal Dimension
Fractal and FractionalBy analyzing reconstructed three-dimensional images of retinal bipolar neurons, we show that their dendritic arbors weave through space in a manner that generates fractal-like behavior quantified by an ‘effective’ fractal dimension.
Bret Brouse +2 more
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Bio-logic, a review on the biomimetic application in architectural and structural design
Ain Shams Engineering Journal, 2023 Contemporary interdisciplinary design requires architects' knowledge and cooperation with such fields as construction, material engineering, fabrication methods, and knowledge in optimisation of the design process, production, and minimisation of used ...
Saurav Dixit, Anna Stefańska
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Development of a Dung Beetle Robot and Investigation of Its Dung-Rolling Behavior
Inventions, 2018 In this study, a bio-inspired dung beetle robot was developed that emulated the dung rolling motion of the dung beetle. Dung beetles, which can roll objects up to 1000 times their own body weight, are one of the strongest insect species in the world ...
Jen-Wei Wang +3 more
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How Metal Nuclearity Impacts Electrocatalytic H2 Production in Thiocarbohydrazone-Based Complexes
Inorganics, 2023 Thiocarbohydrazone-based catalysts feature ligands that are potentially electrochemically active. From the synthesis point of view, these ligands can be easily tailored, opening multiple strategies for optimization, such as using different substituent ...
Michael Papadakis +9 more
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Bio-inspired design of soft mechanisms using a toroidal hydrostat
Cell Reports Physical Science, 2021 Summary: Biology is replete with soft mechanisms of potential use for robotics. Here, we report that a soft, toroidal hydrostat can be used to perform three functions found in both living and engineered systems: gripping, catching, and conveying.
Samuel E. Root +7 more
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Bio-inspired interlocking metasurfaces
Bioinspiration & BiomimeticsAbstract Interlocking metasurfaces (ILMs) are patterned arrays of mating features that enable the joining of bodies by constraining motion and transmitting force. They offer an alternative to traditional joining solutions such as mechanical fasteners, welds, and adhesives.
Ophelia Bolmin +2 more
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A Biomimetic Model of the Outer Plexiform Layer by Incorporating Memristive Devices [PDF]
, 2011 In this paper we present a biorealistic model for the first part of the early vision processing by incorporating memristive nanodevices. The architecture of the proposed network is based on the organisation and functioning of the outer plexiform layer ...
Andras Gelencser +3 more
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Advances in medical adhesives inspired by aquatic organisms’ adhesion
Biomaterials Research, 2017 In biomedicine, adhesives for hard and soft tissues are crucial for various clinical purposes. However, compared with that under dry conditions, adhesion performance in the presence of water or moisture is dramatically reduced.
Kyu Ha Park +3 more
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Bio-inspired Design Methodology
International Journal of Information Science, 2012 The necessity to be competitive in the market pushes companies to increase the degree of innovation and at the same time to think about new products in terms of durability and efficiency. New product development is part of a strategic process called product lifecycle management, which starts with the idea generation phase.
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Leading-edge flow criticality as a governing factor in leading-edge-vortex initiation in unsteady airfoil flows [PDF]
, 2017 A leading-edge suction parameter (LESP) that is derived from potential flow theory as a measure of suction at the airfoil leading edge is used to study initiation of leading-edge vortex (LEV) formation in this article.
Edwards, Jack R. +4 more
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