Biomimicry in Technology and Innovation

The video explores how nature has inspired technological innovations. It covers eight examples, including mosquito-inspired needles, mussel-inspired adhesives, shark skin and whale flipper designs, fish-inspired wind turbines, coral-inspired green concrete, trehalose for vaccine preservation, and Velcro inspired by burrs. Each example demonstrates how natural solutions can lead to efficient and innovative technologies.

What is the main idea behind biomimicry?

• Designing artificial environments for animals

• Creating new species through technology

• Using natural solutions to solve human problems

• Copying human inventions for nature

How does the mosquito's proboscis inspire medical technology?

• By improving surgical tools

• By developing painless injection needles

• By designing better blood tests

• By creating stronger adhesives

What unique property of mussel glue is being replicated in new adhesives?

• Its ability to conduct electricity

• Its magnetic properties

• Its waterproof and self-repairing nature

• Its ability to change color

What feature of shark skin is being used to improve hospital surfaces?

• Its color-changing ability

• Its denticle structure

• Its smooth texture

• Its ability to regenerate

How do humpback whale flippers inspire energy efficiency?

• By replicating their sound

• By mimicking their color

• By copying their size

• By using their tubercles for better airflow

What is the advantage of vertical axis wind turbines inspired by fish schools?

• They can be placed closer together

• They are cheaper to produce

• They require less maintenance

• They are taller and more visible

How does coral inspire the development of green concrete?

• By using its texture for strength

• By mimicking its shape

• By incorporating carbon dioxide into its structure

• By using its color for aesthetic purposes

What is trehalose used for in vaccine preservation?

• To make vaccines taste better

• To increase the potency of vaccines

• To stabilize vaccines against heat and drying

• To enhance the color of vaccines

What inspired the invention of Velcro?

• The texture of shark skin

• The structure of coral reefs

• The hooks on burrs from burdock plants

• The adhesive properties of mussel glue

Which of the following is NOT a nature-inspired innovation mentioned in the video?

• Painless injection needles

• Self-repairing adhesives

• Color-changing paint

• Green concrete