Aquatic Biomimicry: Unlocking Nature’s Secrets for Underwater System Innovation
A special issue of Biomimetics (ISSN 2313-7673). This special issue belongs to the section "Biomimetic Design, Constructions and Devices".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2025 | Viewed by 155
Special Issue Editors
Interests: biomimetic active electrolocation sensor; application of bionic active electrolocation sensor; electric field propagation phenomenon in fluid; fluid mechanical and vortex street stability
Interests: intelligent robots; advanced robot control; embedded vision
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Dear Colleagues,
Beneath the shimmering surface lies an untapped realm of innovation: the underwater world. Nature has perfected designs here that have eluded our grasp for centuries. Through biomimicry, we are unlocking these secrets, drawing inspiration from aquatic life’s ingenious adaptations to transform underwater systems.
This Special Issue delves into aquatic biomimicry, showcasing how scientists and engineers are translating the wisdom of the underwater world into solutions for a sustainable future. We will explore five key areas:
- Materials Biomimicry: Learning from aquatic architects to develop resilient, lightweight and high-performance materials for underwater systems.
- Sensor Biomimicry: Unraveling the remarkable sensory acuity of the aquatic life to create next-generation underwater sensors with enhanced precision.
- Motion Biomimicry: Harnessing the efficient, agile and controlled movement of aquatic creatures to design underwater vehicles and propulsion systems.
- Control Biomimicry: Drawing inspiration from the coordination and maneuverability of aquatic animals to develop autonomous underwater systems and robotic technologies.
- Biomimetic Intelligence: This emerging field enhances autonomous underwater systems by replicating the intelligent behaviors of aquatic life. The focus areas include mimicking efficient navigation, cooperative behaviors and adaptive learning of marine creatures.
As we delve deeper into aquatic biomimicry, we uncover a world brimming with possibilities. Nature’s ingenuity holds the key to solving some of humanity’s most pressing challenges. Join us on this exciting journey to unlock the secrets of the underwater realm and transform them into groundbreaking innovations for a better future.
Dr. Jiegang Peng
Prof. Dr. Junzhi Yu
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- aquatic biomimicry
- underwater systems
- materials innovation
- sensor technology
- control strategy
- robotic underwater propulsion
- autonomous underwater vehicles
- natural designs
- biomimetic intelligence
- marine biology applications
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