Biomimetics, Volume 10, Issue 9

The basic Salp Swarm Algorithm (SSA) offers advantages such as a simple structure and few parameters. However, it is prone to falling into local optima and remains inadequate for seed classification tasks that involve hyperparameter optimization of m...

Recent advances in plant electrophysiology and machine learning suggest that bioelectric signals in plants may encode environmentally relevant information beyond physiological processes. In this study, we present a novel framework to analyse waveform...

Existing research has preliminarily achieved stable walking in humanoid robots; however, natural human-like leg motion and adaptive capabilities in dynamic environments remain unattained. This paper proposes a bionic central pattern generator (CPG) g...

Despite rapid growth in the body of research on ankle exoskeletons, we have so far not seen their massive adoption in clinical rehabilitation. We foresee that an ankle exo best suited to rehabilitation use should possess the power generation capabili...

In total joint replacement, early aseptic loosening of implants caused by inadequate initial fixation and late aseptic loosening due to stress shielding-related periprosthetic bone remodeling are the main causes of failure. Over the last two decades,...

Developing solutions for complex optimization problems is fundamental to progress in many scientific and engineering disciplines. The Flower Fertilization Optimization (FFO) algorithm, a powerful metaheuristic inspired by the reproductive processes o...

Zirconia’s superior mechanical properties and biocompatibility have made it a cornerstone of modern prosthodontics, yet achieving durable biomimetic bonding to tooth structure remains a challenge. This scoping review synthesizes evidence on bon...

To reduce the friction coefficient and wear in tillage machinery during operation, biomimetic textures with different densities inspired by the short-tailed shrew’s claw were designed using biomimetic principles. These textures were applied to...

Assessing the driver’s state in real time is a critical challenge in modern vehicle safety systems, as human factors account for the vast majority of traffic accidents. Heart rate (HR) is a key physiological indicator of the driver’s cond...

The greater cane rat algorithm (GCRA) is a swarm intelligence algorithm inspired by the discerning and intelligent foraging behavior of the greater cane rats, which facilitates mating during the rainy season and non-mating during the dry season. Howe...

Attraction–Repulsion Optimisation Algorithm (AROA) is a newly proposed metaheuristic algorithm for solving global optimisation problems, which simulates the equilibrium relating to the attraction and repulsion phenomenon that occurs in the natu...

Articulated tracked robots (ATRs) equipped with dual active flippers are widely used due to their ability to climb over complex obstacles like animals with legs. This paper presents a novel planning framework designed to empower ATRs with the capabil...

Converting biological strategies into practical design principles during the Discover–Abstract phase of the Biomimicry Design Spiral (BSD) presents a considerable obstacle, particularly for designers lacking a biological background. This resear...

In robotic teleoperation, the simultaneous realization of rapid tracking, compliance, and safe interaction presents a fundamental control challenge. This challenge stems from a critical trade-off: high-stiffness controllers achieve rapid tracking but...

Organoids, self-organizing, three-dimensional (3D) multicellular structures derived from tissues or stem cells, offer physiologically relevant models for studying human development and disease. Compared to conventional two-dimensional (2D) cell cultu...

The phase detection of abnormal gait and the prediction of lower-limb angles are key challenges in controlling lower-limb exoskeletons. This study simulated three types of abnormal gaits: scissor gait, foot-drop gait, and staggering gait. To enhance...

The peregrine falcon, known as the fastest bird in the world, has been studied for its ability to stabilize during high-speed dives, a capability attributed to the configuration of its dorsal feathers. These feathers have inspired the design of vorte...

Anthropomorphic dexterous hands are crucial for robotic interaction in unstructured environments, yet their performance is often constrained by traditional actuation systems, which suffer from excessive weight, complexity, and limited compliance. Twi...

The Aquila Optimizer (AO) is a novel and efficient optimization algorithm inspired by the hunting and searching behavior of Aquila. However, the AO faces limitations when tackling high-dimensional and complex optimization problems due to insufficient...

This study aims to evaluate the biomechanical behavior of titanium and carbon fiber-reinforced polyetheretherketone (CF-PEEK) dental implants under varying bone densities and loading conditions using finite element analysis (FEA). A single-tooth mand...

During feeder outages in the distribution network, localized power restoration using distribution resources (e.g., PVs) can ensure supply to critical loads and mitigate adverse impacts, especially when main grid support is unavailable. This study pre...

Exoskeletons are a fast-growing technology that enables multiple use-cases in clinical scenarios. They can be useful tools for the rehabilitation of patients with motor dysfunctions caused by neurological conditions, aging or trauma. Assistive exoske...

In recent years, numerical optimization, UAVs, and robot path planning have become hot research topics. Solving these fundamental artificial intelligence problems is crucial for further advancements. However, traditional methods struggle with complex...

A novel multi-degree-of-freedom bionic Soft Pneumatic Actuator (SPA) inspired by the shoulder joint of a sea turtle is proposed. The SPA is mainly composed of a combination of oblique chamber actuator units capable of omnidirectional bending and bi-d...

The widespread application of organoids in disease modeling and drug development is significantly constrained by challenges in automated quantitative analysis. In bright-field microscopy images, organoids exhibit complex characteristics, including ir...

This study investigates the integration of biologically inspired noise injection with a time-distributed adaptation of the AlexNet architecture to enhance the performance and robustness of human activity recognition (HAR) systems. It is a critical fi...

With the increasing deployment of unmanned surface vessels (USVs) in complex marine operations such as ocean monitoring, search and rescue, and military reconnaissance, precise heading control under environmental disturbances and system delays has be...

This study presents an improved variant of the greater cane rat algorithm (GCRA), called adaptive and global-guided greater cane rat algorithm (AGG-GCRA), which aims to alleviate some key limitations of the original GCRA regarding convergence speed,...

One of the essential parts of contemporary cryptographic systems is s-boxes (Substitution Boxes), which give encryption algorithms more complexity and resilience due to their nonlinear structure. In this study, we propose CSBA (Cuckoo Search–Be...

Background: Bone regeneration is a key therapeutic objective in periodontology, particularly in the treatment of alveolar defects caused by periodontal disease, dentoalveolar trauma, or surgical interventions. Among current regenerative strategies, c...

Accurately decoding human locomotion intention from physiological signals remains a significant hurdle for the seamless control of advanced rehabilitation devices like exoskeletons and intelligent prosthetics. Conventional recognition methods often f...

Prolonged load carriage with ordinary backpacks (OBs) can cause muscle fatigue and skeletal injuries. Research indicates that suspended backpacks can effectively reduce energy expenditure; however, existing elastic rope-based suspension backpacks str...

Inspired by the free swing of coral tentacles driven by water currents to actively repel microbial attachment, we have identified a unique physical anti-fouling strategy: coral “swinging effect” anti-fouling. Taking the fleshy soft coral...

Biological swarms communicate through decentralized, adaptive behaviors shaped by local interactions, selective attention, and symbolic signaling. These principles of animal communication enable robust coordination without centralized control or pers...

Animal locomotion in complex environments depends on the ability to adaptively regulate movement in response to substrate mechanics. Tree frogs (Polypedates dennysi), which combine jumping and adhesive capabilities, inhabit arboreal habitats with a w...

Human–robot interaction (HRI) via voice command has significantly advanced in recent years, with large Vision–Language–Action (VLA) models demonstrating particular promise in human–robot voice interaction. However, these syste...

The environmental crisis demands transformative solutions on both technological and societal levels. Bioinspired approaches, which draw from the principles of natural systems, have emerged as a promising interdisciplinary framework to address these c...

Antibacterial surfaces inspired by biological micro- and nanostructures, such as those found on the wings of cicadas and dragonflies, have attracted interest due to their ability to inhibit bacterial adhesion and damage microbial membranes without re...

Contact-force perception is a critical component of safe robotic grasping. With the rapid advances in embodied intelligence technology, humanoid robots have enhanced their multimodal perception capabilities. Conventional force sensors face limitation...

The intensifying freshwater crisis underscores the critical need for all-weather, low-energy atmospheric water harvesting technologies. Inspired by the scale-like protrusions and interconnected channels of Tillandsia leaves that enable efficient wate...

The regeneration of large segmental bone defects remains a significant challenge. While electrical stimulation has demonstrated the potential to accelerate bone healing, clinical translation has been hindered by the lack of safe, localized delivery m...

Tactile sensation is a crucial sensory pathway for humans to acquire information from the environment, and vibration feedback is one form of tactile feedback, offering advantages such as low cost, ease of integration, and high comfort. Avoiding mecha...

Multi-threshold image segmentation plays an irreplaceable role in extracting discriminative structural information from complex images. It is one of the core technologies for achieving accurate target detection and regional analysis, and its segmenta...

Successful arthrodesis is a crucial factor in spinal fusion surgery, maximizing the likelihood of improved quality of life. The incorporation of metals into bone grafts has been demonstrated to enhance fusion rates through various osteoinductive and...

This review emphasizes the latest developments in bioprinted scaffolds in tissue engineering, with a focus on their biomimetic applications. The accelerated pace of development of 3D bioprinting technologies has transformed the ability to fabricate s...

This paper is based on the fish lateral line sensing mechanism and aims to determine the coupling relationship between the flow field sensing signal and target source position information. Firstly, according to the flow field distribution characteris...

To address the issues of low convergence accuracy, poor population diversity, and susceptibility to local optima in the Red-billed Blue Magpie Optimization Algorithm (RBMO), this study proposes a multi-strategy improved Red-billed Blue Magpie Optimiz...

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) often face significant challenges in trajectory tracking within complex dynamic environments, where uncertainties, external disturbances, and nonlinear dynamics hinder accurate and stable control. To address this issue...

Suture materials are of pivotal importance in the process of wound healing, as they provide support to growing tissue. The application of suture materials is an intricate process that extends beyond mere closure of skin wounds. Rather, it encompasses...

To address the shortcomings of the RIME algorithm’s weak global exploration ability, insufficient information exchange among populations, and limited population diversity, this work proposes a distributed data-guided RIME algorithm called DRIME...