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TOWARDS DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW BIOMIMETIC/BIOINSPIRED DESIGN
METHODOLOGY
Aylin KONEZ EROLU, [email protected] University, 06836, Ankara, Turkey
Zhal ERDEN, [email protected] University, 06836, Ankara, Turkey
Abdulkadir ERDEN, [email protected] University, 06836, Ankara, Turkey
ABSTRACT
A biological inspiration process called as Biomimetic or Bioinspired aims to develop
creative and novel artificial products in engineering domain via inspiring ideas from
structures, materials, processes, and functions in biology domain. Developing of a systematic
biomimetic/bioinspired design (BID) is challenging for engineers for many reasons, such as;
low cost, high efficiency, and high reliability. Many case studies are available in literature.
There are mainly two design approaches based on the starting point of the design. One of
them is the problem-based design approach in which the design starts with an engineering
problem and the other is the solution-based design approach which starts by selecting of a
biological system. This paper presents an extensive literature overview on BID and
compares problem-based and solution based BID approaches. This survey forms a basis for
the development of a new BID approach to design hybrid systems at conceptual level.
Keywords: Biomimetic, Bioinspired, Design Methods, Hybrid Systems
1. INTRODUCTION
It is well known that evolution process of nature creates highly effective, power efficient and
perfectly structured biological systems spread worldwide. From engineering point of view;
biology domain is a vast source of engineering ideas including materials, structures,
processes of any sort methods, tools, devices, mechanisms, and functional systems both at
micro/macro scales. It is apparent that a systematic bridging study of biology domain and
engineering (design) domain would be highly fruitful with inspiration to foster engineering
creativity and innovation. Inspiration from biological phenomena and its applications onhuman comfort dates back to more than 3000 years ago. A typical example is insisted
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attempts of ancient Chinese people towards production of silk artificially [Vincent, et.al.
2006]. Later studies of El-Cezeri created robots-like mechanisms, and works of Leonardo da
Vinci to imitate flight of birds to develop a flying machine. Many success stories are well
known and published on internet for curious investigators.
Mimicking design idea, system and system behavior, structures, and materials from biology
domain into engineering domain is highly challenging for engineers. However, it is not a
straight forward engineering process; it requires a high level balanced expertise on both
domains. An embracing study should include related biological disciplines that cover vast
amount of concepts and ideas, deeper scientific phenomena. Further, they are all based on
highly complex and undocumented, not fully mapped and poorly understood for any
immediate engineering implementations [Vakili and Shu, 2001; Anon, 2007].
Another experienced difficulty is that the methods of scientific communication between the
biology and engineering domains are not well developed and the language is not much
understandable for both sides [Helms, Vattam, and Goel, 2009]. One may consider that it is
two extremities on human life, one is natural phenomena as it is assumed to be available
always and cannot be avoided, the other is artificial or engineering that is supplied by the
engineers to improve human comfort and may depend on the availability.
State of art research reveals that there are many design approaches developed for using
advantages of biological systems to solve engineering problems. Although these approaches
are often ad hoc and they rely mostly on the experience of the designer [Fleischer and
Troxell, 1999; Fleischer, 1999] and current engineering environment, existing approaches
are considered as valuable efforts toward further studies on the development of a systematic
and formal methodology for biomimetic/biologically inspired (bioinspired) design. In the
following section, concepts of biological inspiration processes which are the base of the
biomimetic/bioinspired design are given.
2. CONCEPTS OF THE BIOLOGICAL INSPIRATION PROCESS
The biological inspiration process is discussed as Bionics by Jack Steele in 1960 first time
[Bar-Cohen, 2006_a; Anon, 2007]. He defined Bionics as the science of systems which have
some function copied from nature, or which represent characteristics of natural systems or
their analogues. This term is synonymous with Biomimicry (from bios, meaning life, and
mimesis, meaning to imitate) describing a tool for innovation [Biomimicry Guild, 2009].
Biomimicry aims to develop solutions that meet the needs of society by studying and
mimicking the design and behavior of nature [The Natural Edge Project, 2008]. Biomimicry is
a cross-over between biological systems and artificial systems and is defined as the process
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of engineering inspiration, knowledge, or mechanisms from a natural system to create an
artificial system that has similar properties or dynamics [Fleischer, 1999].
Otto H. Schmitt coined the term Biophysics which is the base of Biomimetics in 1969
[Vincent,et.al. 2006] and this field is increasingly involved with emerging subjects of science
and engineering [Bar-Cohen, 2006_b]. Biomimetics which is a biology-based technology
[Vincent and Mann, 2002] is a philosophical approach that can lead to novel ideas and
innovative solutions. This term is used in both scientific and engineering literature and it has
the same meaning with Bionics and Biomimicry. While some literatures prefer to use the
words biognosis or biomimesis, Vincent and his colleagues [2006] and DTI report [Anon,
2007] concluded that biomimetics is synonymous with Biologically inspired usually called
bioinspired. Moreover, biologically inspired robotics is described as a subset of the
biomimetics by Bar-Cohen [2003]. All of these terms are used to describe the sameapproach; inspiration design idea from biological systems and implementing them into
engineering systems. In this paper, biomimetic and bioinspired are used to describe the
inspiration process.
3. BIOMIMETIC AND/OR BIOINSPIRED DESIGN (BID)
Wilson [2008] stated that Bioinspired design is the transfer of design strategies used in the
natural domain to the engineering domain. Leveraging biological technologies in theengineering domain can lead to many technological innovations and novel products.
Biomimetic design or biologically inspired design (BID) examines biological analogies to
solve engineering problems [Mak and Shu, 2004_b; Nelson, Wilson, and Yen, 2009]. The
BID providing guideposts for creating [Fleischer, 1999] and a cross-over link between
biological systems and engineering systems [The Natural Edge Project, 2008] has led to new
and useful products and technologies [Vincent and Mann, 2002] and some of the have been
patented [Anon, 2007]. On the other hand, BID has a problem of technology transfer [The
Natural Edge Project, 2008; Vincent, 2001; Helms, Vattam, and Goel, 2009] because
biological systems and engineering systems are different and biologists and engineers are
used different terminologies. People studying on biology know very little about the
implications of any biological phenomena in the engineering domain and similarly, engineers
and designers know very little about biological phenomena [Wilson, 2008]. Moreover, BID is
still dependent on the designer experiments and this cause some problems, such as
Vaguely defined problems, Poor problem-solution pairing, Oversimplification of complex
functions, Using off-the-shelf biological solutions, Solution fixation, Misapplied analogy,
and Improper analogical transfer [Helms, Vattam, and Goel, 2009].
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A systematic analogical reasoning method can be developed to reduce the above mentioned
problems. Analogical reasoning method is used in idea generation to transfer knowledge
from a source domain (biology) containing analogous phenomena to a target domain
(engineering) containing problem to be solved by analogy [Mak and Shu, 2004_a; Mak and
Shu, 2004_b; Wilson, 2008; Nelson, Wilson, and Yen, 2009; Helms, Vattam, and Goel,
2009].
A starting point of the analogical representation is decomposition of the biological systems.
Menon and Ellery [2006] and Wilson [2008] suggested a reverse engineering method for
biological systems for their decomposition. Reverse engineering for biological systems can
help to decompose the function, behavior, and structure of biological systems systematically.
The reverse engineering of ideas and concepts from nature and implementing them in a
particular technological field cannot be applied as a straightforward process because of themajor differences between artificial systems and biological systems [Menon and Ellery,
2006].
After decomposition of the biological system, harvested knowledge should be transferred to
the engineering domain. A suitable bridge between biological and engineering terminology is
required to avoid wasting of time [Vakili and Shu, 2001]. This bridge is called as Database
[Mak and Shu, 2004_a]. There are few databases to assist designers and engineers in their
searches, including Biomimicry Guild Database as an open-source database of natural
organisms [The Natural Edge Project, 2008], Biologists at the Design Table(BaDTs) usedto find species and organisms that might assist in design solutions [The Natural Edge
Project, 2008]. TRIZ is another database study that is a method for transferring knowledge
between different scientific and engineering disciplines [Vincent and Mann, 2002] by using
contradiction Matrix [Vincent, 2001] including biological information and principles [Mak andShu, 2004_b].
In addition, a database of Max Planck Institute listing approximately 1,000 biological
materials for particular applications [Anon, 2007] and a lexical database (WordNet) used asa language framework to systematically generate alternative keywords, (particularly verbs
[Shu, 2006]) to find matches and analyze the results of searches [Chiu and Shu, 2004;
Helms, Vattam, and Goel, 2009] can be given as examples of database studies. Other
examples of databases are SAPPHIRE that provides English language descriptions of the
structures, behaviors and functions of biological and engineering designs previously used in
biomimetic design, a diagrammatic representation based on SAPPHIRE [Helms, Vattam,
and Goel, 2009] and Biomimicry Repository which uses an ontology Description Logics
[Wilson, 2008; Yim, Wilson, and Rosen, 2008].
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The above mentioned databases match the elements of the decomposition such as;
biological functions, forms, structures with that of the engineering. A systematic BID method
including the databases is believed to improve efficiency and creative nature of the
engineering design process. Existing researches concentrate on the BID process. In the
following section of the paper, some processes are introduced.
4. BIOMIMETIC AND/OR BIOINSPIRED DESIGN PROCESS
The BID process is typically classified according to their starting points. These are problem-
based design and solution-based design [Wilson, 2008; Helms, Vattam, and Goel, 2009].
In problem-based design approach, designer starts with an engineering problem and
searches for possible and feasible solutions from biological domain. In solution-based
design approach, design starts with recognition of a biological solution and the designer
implements the principles of this solution for a problem in the engineering domain. Some
examples of implementation for both approaches are summarized in Table 1. The survey
reveals that most of studies of BID are based on problem-based design approach.
Table 1 Some examples for problem-based design and solution-based design for BID
BID Case StudyProblem Based Design
Approach/ Solution BasedDesign Approach
Phenomena in Nature Engineering Application
Flying studies of
Leonardo da Vinci[Vincent,
et.al., 2006].
Problem Based Design Approach Birds wings Flying machine designs
(Flying)
Flying studies of HezarfenAhmet elebi [Terziolu,2007]
Problem Based Design Approach Eagle wings Artificial eagle wings (Flying)
A smart cloth [Anon,2007].
Problem Based Design Approach Pinecones A smart cloth (Textile)
An armor [Bar-Cohen,2006_a].
Problem Based Design Approach Hard-shell body of turtles An armor (Textile andDefense Industry)
Big Dog, developed byBoston DynamicsCompany [Raibert, et.al.,
2008].
Problem Based Design Approach A dog Animal-like robot (big dog)(Robotics and DefenseIndustry)
Eiffels tower Problem Based Design Approach Trabecular struts in thehead of the human femuror the taper of a tulipstem.
A tower (Architecture)
The roof of the CrystalPalace
Problem Based Design Approach Types of leaf such asbeech or hornbeam
A palace (Architecture)
A bionic car [Anon, 2007;Vincent,
et.al., 2006].
Problem Based Design Approach The shape of the boxfish A car (Automotive)
Velcro [Wilson andRosen, 2010]
Solution Based Design Approach Burrs Velcro (hook and loop)(Textile)
Gecko of University of
Manchester [Hawken,2006].
Solution Based Design Approach the natural hairs covering
the soles of geckos feet
A new type of adhesive
(Tribology and Robotic)
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4.1 Problem-Based BID Process
Problem-based design approach for BID is enhanced by the opportunity to look into
biological systems with a focused engineering problem and context to see what they do and
then to transform the useful forms, processes, and systems within the design context [The
Natural Edge Project, 2008; Vakili and Shu, 2001]. Scope of bioinspired studies are
examined under this normative and iterative process. Some problem-based BID methods
and their steps are tabulated in Table 2.
Table 2 Some existing BID methods based on problem-based design
Author(s) Problem-based BID steps Domains of Steps Similar Steps
Helms, Vattam,and Goel, 2009
H1: problem definitionH2: reframe the problem (biologizing)H3: biological solution search
H4: define the biological solutionH5: principle extractionH6: principle application
EngineeringEngineering-BiologyBiology
BiologyBiology-EngineeringEngineering
Anon, 2007 A1: formulate the technical problemA2: seek for analogies in biologyA3: identify corresponding principlesA4: abstract from the biological modelA5: implement technology through
prototyping and testing.
EngineeringBiologyBiologyBiology-EngineeringEngineering
H1H3H4H5H6
The NaturalEdge Project,2008
N1: Identify the Real ChallengeN2: Translate the Challenge into Biology
Language Biologise the QuestionN3: Define the Habitat Parameters/
ConditionsN4: Re-ask How does nature do that
function here, in these conditions?
N5: Find the Best Natural Models (literaland metaphorical)
N6: Mimic the Natural Modelas Form,Process, and Ecosystem
N7: Evaluate the Solution Nature asMeasure
N8: Pay Respect to the Inspiration
EngineeringEngineering-Biology
Biology
Biology
Biology
Biology-Engineering
Engineering
Engineering
H1, A1H2
H3, A2
H5, A4
H6, A5
BiomimicryGuild, 2009
B1: distill (distill the design function)B2: translate (translate to biology)B3: discover (discover natural models)B4: emulate (emulate natures strategies)B5: evaluate (evaluate your design
against lifes principles)
EngineeringEngineering-BiologyBiologyBiology-EngineeringEngineering
H1, A1, N1H2, N2H3, A2, N5H6, A5, N8N7
Fleischer andTroxell, 1999
F1: define the problem,F2: find a useful natural system to mimicF3: create a model of the natural system
into a robotic model,F4: translate the model of the natural
system into a robotic model,F5: implement the robotic model in a real
system,F6: analyze the robotic system and make
sure it meets the problemspecification sufficiently.
EngineeringBiologyBiology
Biology-Engineering
Engineering
Engineering
H1, A1, N1, B1H3, A2, N5, B3
H5, A4, N6
H6, A5, N8, B4
N7, B5
Wilson, 2008 W1: Planning and clarifying taskW2: Abstract to identify the essential
problemsW3: Establish function structuresW4: Detail requirements for function of
interestW5: Identify biological strategies (strategy
repository)
W6: Generate ideasW7: Combine working principles intoworking structures
EngineeringEngineering
EngineeringEngineering-Biology
Biology
Biology-EngineeringEngineering
H1, A1, N1, B1, F1
H2, N2, B2
H4, A3
H5, A4, N6, F4
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4.2 Solution-Based BID Process
If a designer starts his/her work by focusing on a specific biological system without any
engineering problem in his/her mind and attempts to mimic the behavior of this system in the
engineering domain, this process is described as a solution-based design process and it is
emerged in practice [Wilson, 2008; Helms, Vattam, and Goel, 2009]. This is a typical process
in developing completely new materials and devices [Anon, 2007].
Few design processes for solution-based design are described in the literature. One of them
is suggested by Vakili and Shu [2001] as composed of five steps. These steps are selecting
initial information source of biological phenomena, identification of synonyms for engineering
functional keywords, identification of suitable bridge between engineering functional
keywords and synonyms and biological phenomena, searching for keywords and synonyms
in bridge, and identification and finding more detail on relevant biological phenomena.
Another description suggest the following steps; identification of a biological solution,
definition of the biological solution, extraction of a principle, reframing the solution, searching
a problem, definition of the problem, and application of the principle [Helms, Vattam, and
Goel, 2009]. A solution-driven BID methodology for conceptual design is developed by
Wilson [2008]. The steps of this method are identification biological system of interest,
analysis of a biological system, extraction of biological strategies, and generating ideas.
A typical solution-based BID approach is widely used in mechatronics engineering educationat Atlm University. Senior students are guided to design animal robots in a two-term design
project. Students study in biological domain for about two months with reverse engineering,
and they design and manufacture robots during the remaining six months. Turtle robots
(2007), caterpillar robots (2008), lobster robots (2009), and rabbit robots (2010) are
designed, manufactured, and tested. The related course and senior students are used as an
experimentation platform to develop and test a novel BID methodology. Results related to
this work will be published after available early results are validated more.
4.3 Comparison of Problem-Based and Solution-Based BID Approaches
In problem-based approach, design approach suggests that a design starts with a problem
definition in engineering domain. Using top-down approach, the problem is decomposed into
its elements such as functions, forms, behaviors, and structures. Then, investigation and
selection of a biological system should be started in such a way that matching components
can be found for any of the decomposition elements at any level. In this step, selected
biological structure should also be decomposed into elements to answer the question of
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what it does? and how it does? for each component and subcomponent. After matching,
implementation of the biological systems into the engineering systems should be started.
In problem-based approach, most of the published studies utilize only one biological system
to meet maximum number of the elements for decomposition of the engineering problem.
Then, for the elements that cannot match with the selected biological system, conventional
artificial elements on the required system elements are added. For example; if a bee is
selected for a mobile navigation problem used on a terrain surface, the designer add a
conventional caterpillar wheel systemon the navigation system for terrain surface which is
independent from the locomotion mechanism of the bee. This is one of the weakest point and
need to be studied further in detail. There should be no limit on the number and variety of
bioinspired ideas for a unique and simple engineering problem.
In solution-based design approach, design starts with a selected biological system as a first
step. This selection from the biological systems is based on an idea. For example; if the
designer seeks a jumping mechanism, he/she can select grasshoppers into a clump of the
rabbit, kangaroo, and like biological systems. As a second step, the designer should
decompose the selected biological system to elements, such as, behaviors, functions,
structures like problem-based design decomposition. Then, these elements are implemented
into the engineering domain. Finally, the design should be evaluated. Each of the study with
solution-based design approach in the literature is only work on individual biological systems.
The methodological problem in this approach that should be studied further is the selection
criteria and methodology in selecting the initial (starting) biological system.
5. A BID DESIGN METHODOLOGY BASED ON HYBRID SYSTEMS
Survey on the design approaches reveals that individual biological systems are used to
inspire for each of problem-based and solution-based approaches. The use of a biological
system for an engineering problem may decrease creativity, fidelity, and novelty. To increase
the creativity and novelty all engineering elements coming from engineering problem can be
matched with biological elements of decomposition from different biological systems in the
problem-based approach. Similarly, in the solution-based design approach, different
elements from multiple biological systems can be combined to provide an artificial system.
Hence, an inspired novel hybrid system that includes more than one biological system should
be developed. These hybrid systems may be constructed by using a new BID methodology
as shown in Figure 1.
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Figure 1 A BID methodology suggested by Atlm University and Craiova University in a joint
project (2010-2012)
In this methodology, there are two main approaches; reverse engineering and direct
engineering. Reverse engineering part is based on reverse engineering principles in
biological domain and starts with multiple biological systems. The problem to be studied here
is the scope of multiple biological systems. Direct engineering is based on known
engineering design principles that start with a conceptualization phase to develop an artificial
system or artificial systems. Although reverse engineering is based on biological domain and
direct engineering is based on engineering domain, both have similar four phases;
implementation, projection, demands, and concept. There are cross links between reverse
engineering and direct engineering for each phase which constructs bridges between
engineering and biological domains. This bridging may be unidirectional as it is illustrated in
the figure for solution based BID. There may be many cases where bridging in required in
both direction frequently all thru the design activities.
CONCLUSION
Biomimetic/bioinspired design (BID) is one of the most promising engineering design
methodologies to foster engineering creativity and innovation. Many fine works and some
case studies are available as challenging in many respects. Advances on the BID
methodology may improve engineering design activities, by;
1. increasing variety of available technology on engineering domain,
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2. reducing cost of the engineering products,
3. designing power/energy efficient and more reliable systems,
4. increasing human comfort, and
5. developing environment friendly design (green design).
This paper introduces an extensive survey on process models on the topic as a basis for
development of a systematic and formal methodology for BID.
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