Gebeshuber Ille C
Institute of Applied Physics, TU Wien, 1040 Vienna, Austria.
Biomimetics (Basel). 2024 Oct 10;9(10):614. doi: 10.3390/biomimetics9100614.
In light of recent global crises, including climate change, species extinction, the COVID-19 pandemic, social upheavals and energy supply challenges, this Special Issue of , entitled "Editorial Board Members' Collection Series: Biomimetic Design, Constructions and Devices in Times of Change", aims to explore innovative solutions through biomimetics. This collection features research on various biomimetic applications, such as the peptide-based detection of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies, ergonomic improvements for prolonged sitting, biomimicry industry trends, prosthetic foot functionality and agricultural machinery efficiency. The methods employed include peptide synthesis for diagnostics, simulation software for ergonomic designs, patent analysis for biomimicry trends and engineering discrete element methods for agricultural applications. The findings highlight significant advancements in health diagnostics, ergonomic safety, technological development, prosthetics and sustainable agriculture. The research underscores the potential of biomimetic approaches to address contemporary challenges by leveraging nature-inspired designs and processes. These insights contribute to a broader understanding of how biomimetic principles can lead to adaptive and sustainable solutions in times of change, promoting resilience and innovation across various fields.
鉴于近期包括气候变化、物种灭绝、新冠疫情、社会动荡和能源供应挑战在内的全球危机，本期《》特刊名为“编辑委员会成员文集系列：变革时代的仿生设计、构建与装置”，旨在通过仿生学探索创新解决方案。本论文集展示了关于各种仿生应用的研究，如基于肽的新冠病毒抗体检测、长时间坐姿的人体工程学改进、仿生行业趋势、假肢足部功能和农业机械效率。所采用的方法包括用于诊断的肽合成、用于人体工程学设计的模拟软件、用于仿生趋势的专利分析以及用于农业应用的工程离散元方法。研究结果突出了健康诊断、人体工程学安全、技术发展、假肢和可持续农业方面的重大进展。该研究强调了仿生方法通过利用受自然启发的设计和过程来应对当代挑战的潜力。这些见解有助于更广泛地理解仿生原理如何在变革时代带来适应性和可持续的解决方案，促进各个领域的复原力和创新。
