Application Examples

Inspired by shark skin's microscopic denticles to create surfaces that resist marine growth, reducing drag and fuel consumption for ships.

Winglet designs mimicking the wing feathers of soaring eagles to reduce vortices and improve aerodynamic lift, cutting down on fuel use.

Fan blade edges designed with the serrated feather structure of owls, enabling near-silent operation for cooling systems and turbines.

Termite mounds inspiring building designs that maintain a stable internal temperature through natural ventilation, reducing HVAC energy needs.

Mimicking the arrangement of leaves in a plant (phyllotaxis) to design solar panel arrays that minimize self-shading and maximize light capture throughout the day.

Inspired by the Namib desert beetle's shell, which has bumps that collect moisture from fog, creating systems for harvesting fresh water from the air.