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.
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