Velcro, bullet trains, and prosthetic limbs may not seem to have much in common \u2013 but they were all designed by humans to artificially mimic nature.<\/p>\n
Biomimetics is the study of the development and function of human-made synthetics created to mimic models of the natural world.<\/p>\n
Sticky plant burrs were the inspiration for the invention of Velcro. Bullet trains are designed with a long, beaked nose \u2013 much like the aerodynamic Kingfisher bird. And prosthetic limbs are closely modeled after human and animal limbs.<\/p>\n
A group of engineers, scientists, medical doctors and surgeons attended the Biomimetics, Artificial Muscles and Nano-Bio (BAMN) 10th International Congress on Sept. 8-11 to present and discuss current research and methods to improve the quality of life and health on Earth.<\/p>\n
The event was co-chaired by University of Maine professors of mechanical engineering Mohsen Shahinpoor and Masoud Rais-Rohani.<\/p>\n
Participants from around the globe attended world-class lectures, presentations, exhibits and workshops to learn about topics such as medical implants, advances in nanomaterials and energy harvesters.<\/p>\n
Shahinpoor says the congress inspires new international research and forward-thinking discussions \u2013 such as androids of the future.<\/p>\n
More information about the BAMN 2019 Congress can be found online<\/a>.<\/p>\n Media Contact: Christel Peters, 207.581.3571<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Velcro, bullet trains, and prosthetic limbs may not seem to have much in common \u2013 but they were all designed by humans to artificially mimic nature. Biomimetics is the study of the development and function of human-made synthetics created to mimic models of the natural world. 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