Bio-inspired design of intelligent materials

descriptionPublicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Other literature type 28 Jul 2003Publisher:SPIEJournal:SPIE Proceedings, volume 5,051, page 54 (issn: 0277-786X,

Copyright policy )

Authors: Minoru Taya;

doi: 10.1117/12.484425

Bio-inspired design of intelligent materials

- Summary
- Metrics

Abstract

Several examples of sensors and actuators inherent in biological species are reviewed with emphasis on their mechanisms for a given set of stimuli. Examples include, action plants (Venus flytrap, Cucumber tendrils) and bamboo, and algae. Based on these examples and their mechanisms, we designed artificial actuators, FGM piezo actuators and electroactive polymer actuators.

Related Organizations

University of Washington
United States
University of Mary
United States

Impact byBIP!

	selected citations These citations are derived from selected sources. This is an alternative to the "Influence" indicator, which also reflects the overall/total impact of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network (diachronically).	16
	popularity This indicator reflects the "current" impact/attention (the "hype") of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network.	Average
	influence This indicator reflects the overall/total impact of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network (diachronically).	Top 10%
	impulse This indicator reflects the initial momentum of an article directly after its publication, based on the underlying citation network.	Average