Biomimetics, Volume 10, Issue 8

A miniaturised bionic electronic nose system was developed to solve the problems of expensive equipment and long response time for soil pesticide residue detection. The structure of the bionic electronic nasal cavity is designed based on the spatial...

Steady-State Visual Evoked Potentials (SSVEPs) have emerged as an efficient means of interaction in brain–computer interfaces (BCIs), achieving bioinspired efficient language output for individuals with aphasia. Addressing the underutilization...

The recycling and remanufacturing of end-of-life (EoL) electric vehicle (EV) batteries are urgent challenges for a circular economy. Disassembly is crucial for handling EoL EV batteries due to their inherent uncertainties and instability. The human&n...

The multi-strategy optimized dream optimization algorithm (MSDOA) is proposed to address the challenges of inadequate search capability, slow convergence, and susceptibility to local optima in intelligent optimization algorithms applied to UAV three-...

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a leading cause of cancer-related death worldwide, and treatment remains challenging due to high recurrence rates, resistance to chemotherapy, and severe side effects. Dasatinib (Das) has shown therapeutic potential...

Biomimetic restorative dentistry aims to preserve tooth structure and achieve optimal aesthetic harmony with surrounding dentition. The principles and protocols associated with biomimetic restorative dentistry are designed to enhance the longevity of...

This study aims to optimize bionic hydrofoil propulsion performance and establish design guidelines for efficient transmission mechanisms by comparing three mechanisms (crank-slider, cylindrical cam, and synchronous belt drive). Through 3D modeling,...

Fault-tolerant control for bionic robotic fish presents significant challenges due to the complex dynamics and asymmetric propulsion introduced by joint failures. To address this issue, this paper proposes a fault-tolerant following control framework...

Osteoporosis compromises bone quality and impairs implant osseointegration. Since an adequate bone bed is essential for implant stability and success, this study evaluated the effects of implant surface functionalization with zoledronic acid (ZOL), a...

Chronic skin wounds are difficult to heal or nonhealing. These wounds may become infected and progress to tissue necrosis, potentially leading to limb amputation, sepsis, reduced quality of life, depression, economic burden on the healthcare system,...

In this paper, an Enhanced Greylag Goose Optimization Algorithm (EGGO) based on evolutionary game theory is presented to address the limitations of the traditional Greylag Goose Optimization Algorithm (GGO) in global search ability and convergence sp...

Convolutional neural networks (CNNs) and their improved models (like DenseNet-121) have achieved significant results in image classification tasks. However, the performance of these models is still constrained by issues such as hyperparameter optimiz...

This paper presents a bionic extended Kalman filter (EKF) state estimation algorithm for agricultural planters, inspired by the bionic mechanism of migratory birds navigating in complex environments, where migratory birds achieve precise localization...

The Parrot Optimization Algorithm (PO) represents a contemporary nature-inspired metaheuristic technique formulated through observations of Pyrrhura Molinae parrot behavioral patterns. PO exhibits effective optimization capabilities by achieving equi...

Biomimetic design, derived from the study of biological systems, has emerged as a pivotal methodology in contemporary art and design. By systematically integrating the morphological traits, structural principles, and functional mechanisms of living o...

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Acute ankle sprains frequently lead to chronic ankle instability and muscle atrophy by causing immobilization, which necessitates real-time stiffness modulation for ankle–foot orthoses (AFOs). This paper proposes Active Variable Compression Sho...

Biomimetic restorative treatments in pediatric dentistry increase the longevity of the restoration compared to traditional methods and aim to preserve the natural tooth structure. Prefabricated zirconia crowns have been developed as aesthetic alterna...

A swarm intelligence optimization algorithm called white shark optimizer (WSO) has been proposed and successfully applied in regard to many aspects. In this paper, the location problem of sports facilities is regarded as a multi-objective problem, an...

Aiming at the cooperative path-planning problem of multiple autonomous underwater vehicles in underwater three-dimensional terrain and dynamic ocean current environments, a hybrid algorithm based on the Improved Multi-Objective Particle Swarm Optimiz...

To address the limitations of mobile robots in path planning within farmland-specific environments, this paper proposes a biomimetic model: Multi-strategy Collaborative Evolution Honey Badger Algorithm (MCEHBA), MCEHBA achieves improvements through t...

Harbor seals, equipped with their uniquely structured whiskers, demonstrate remarkable proficiency in tracking the trajectories of prey within dark and turbid marine environments. This study experimentally investigates the wake-induced vibrations of...

In partial shading conditions (PSCs), the power–voltage characteristics of photovoltaic systems exhibit multiple peaks, causing traditional maximum power point tracking (MPPT) algorithms to easily become trapped in local optima and fail to achi...

Snake robots are characterized by their flexibility and environmental adaptability, achieved through various optimized gaits. However, their forward propulsion still requires improvement. This challenge can be addressed by integrating wheels or legs,...

With the improvement in living standards and the aging of the population, the development of thin, light, and unobtrusive electronic skin devices is accelerating. These electronic devices combine the convenience of wearable electronics with the comfo...

Dehydrated human-derived amnion–chorion membranes (ACM), known for their bioactive composition of growth factors and cytokines, have demonstrated potential as a bioactive scaffold in regenerative medicine; however, their clinical application in...

Global optimization problems, ubiquitous scientific research, and engineering applications necessitate sophisticated algorithms adept at navigating intricate, high-dimensional search landscapes. The Escape (ESC) algorithm, inspired by the complex dyn...

This paper proposes a cascaded state estimation framework based on proprioception for robots. A generalized-momentum-based Kalman filter (GMKF) estimates the ground reaction forces at the feet through joint torques, which are then input into an error...

Inspired by the evolutionary optimization of biological load-bearing systems, honeycomb structures are highly valued in applications involving impact protection and lightweight load-bearing due to their outstanding mechanical properties. This study i...

In this study, the pied kingfisher optimizer (PKO) algorithm is adapted to the uncapacitated facility location problem (UFLP), and its performance is evaluated. The PKO algorithm is binarized with fourteen different transfer functions (TF), and each...

Carbon fiber fabric reinforced composite laminates are widely used in the automotive and aerospace components, which are prone to suffering low velocity impacts. In this paper, helicoidal layups of fabrics inspired by the Bouligand type structure of...

Organ-on-a-chip (OoC) devices simulate human organs within a microenvironment, potentially surpassing traditional preclinical methods and paving the way for innovative treatments. A thorough understanding of the current state of OoC design enables th...

As modern medical technology advances, the utilization of gene expression data has proliferated across diverse domains, particularly in cancer diagnosis and prognosis monitoring. However, gene expression data is often characterized by high dimensiona...

This study investigates the aerodynamic performance of a blended multi-winglet configuration installed on the wingtip of a transonic commercial aircraft, focusing on both subsonic and transonic regimes. Conventional single winglets are typically opti...

Bionic synthesis technology has made significant breakthroughs in porous functional materials by replicating and optimizing biological structures. For instance, biomimetic titanium dioxide-coated carbon multilayer materials, prepared via biological t...

The design of ergonomic tool handles is crucial for user comfort and performance, yet conventional stiff materials often lead to uneven pressure distribution and discomfort. This study investigates the application of 3D-printed cellular metamaterials...

Composite materials are widely used in aerospace, automotive, biomedical, and renewable energy sectors due to their high strength-to-weight ratio and design flexibility. However, their anisotropic and layered nature makes structural analysis and fail...

In our previous work, we developed a neuromorphic decoder of intended movements of tetraplegic patients using ECoG recordings from the brain motor cortex, called Motor Control Decoder (MCD). Even though the training data are labeled based on the desi...

The balance between exploration and exploitation is a fundamental element in the design and performance of bio-inspired optimization algorithms. However, to date, its conceptual evolution and its treatment in the scientific literature have not been s...

Traditional brain emulation approaches often rely on classical computational models that inadequately capture the stochastic, nonlinear, and potentially coherent features of biological neural systems. In this position paper, we introduce NeuroQ a qua...

Accurately predicting the compressive strength of high-performance concrete (HPC) is critical for ensuring structural integrity and promoting sustainable construction practices. However, HPC exhibits highly complex, nonlinear, and multi-factorial int...

In scientific research and engineering practice, the design of deep spiking neural network (DSNN) architectures remains a complex task that heavily relies on the expertise and experience of professionals. These architectures often require repeated ad...

Cyborg insects offer a biologically powered solution for locomotion control, but conventional methods typically rely on invasive electrical stimulation. Here, we introduce a noninvasive, phototaxis-based strategy to steer walking Endebius florensis b...

Robotic assembly of electrical connectors enables the automation of high-efficiency production of electronic products. A rigid gripper is adopted as the end-effector by the majority of existing works with a force–torque sensor installed at the...

Background: The implant–abutment joint is important for the long-term marginal tissue integrity in terms of biomimetic design that replicates the natural dentition under mastication forces. This study aimed to evaluate conical implant–abu...

Bioinspired soft adhesive systems capable of stable and intelligent object manipulation are critical for next-generation robotics. In this study, a soft gripper combining an octopus-inspired suction mechanism with a frog-inspired hexagonal friction p...

A stroke is a critical medical condition and one of the leading causes of death among humans. Segmentation of the lesions of the brain in which the blood flow is impeded because of blood coagulation plays a vital role in drug prescription and medical...

Background: This study investigated a new multi-acid-etching formulation for zirconia ceramics, containing hydrochloric, hydrofluoric, nitric, orthophosphoric, and sulfuric acids. The solution was tested on polycrystalline (5Y-TZP zirconia), lithium...

Titanium–aluminum–vanadium (Ti6Al4V) is a material chosen for spine, orthopedic, and dental implants due to its combination of desirable mechanical and biological properties. Lasers have been used to modify metal surfaces, enabling the ge...

Automated movement intention is crucial for brain–computer interface (BCI) applications. The automatic identification of movement intention can assist patients with movement problems in regaining their mobility. This study introduces a novel ap...