Quiz: A Few Notes on Biomimicry
Quiz: A Few Notes on Biomimicry
Biomimicry draws inspiration from natural systems and animals for human products and processes. Try this quiz for a few examples.
Biomimicry, or biomimetics, is the observation of a trait in nature that scientists and engineers seek to copy or alter for human design and technology. It is a relatively new discipline, although some point to Leonardo da Vinci’s anatomy observations and sketches of flying machines as being bio-inspired. Even the Wright brothers apparently found inspiration from the flight of pigeons. Take this ASME quiz to see what you know about biomimicry.
Biomimicry draws inspiration from natural systems and animals for human products and processes. Try this quiz for a few examples.
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