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Copying Camels
Planetary exploration becomes easier for space rovers as their wheels mimic the hoof patterns of camels- some of the most experienced desert wanderers.
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Echolocation Vision
To see without great sight is how bats evolved, thus the technologies to assist the visually impaired recreates the same echolocation tools.
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Floating through Floods
With the threat of rising waters and more frequent flooding, the Amazonian Lilypad-inspired boats allow for communities to traverse on currents to safer destinations.
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Grippy Gardening
Geckos sticky feet transform the climbing technologies of the future, using specific patterns to create the strongest grip allowing humanity to climb what their heart desires.
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Honeycomb Hills
Rice field organization becomes easier when it takes inspiration from some of the most organized colonies of bees. Honeycomb patterning across mountains allows for the greatest of yields.
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Mold Mapping
Railway lines are some of the most difficult to optimize, so leave it to the naturally occurring growth of slime mold to create highly efficient rail systems across the globe.
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Nosedive
Just as the swift kingfisher dives seamlessly into water, Japan’s bullet trains make smooth shifts between tunnel and open air with similarly shaped “beaks”.
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Turbine Watching
As humpback whale fins evolved ridges to cut through waves like butter, wind turbines adopt this feature to slice through wind for more efficient energy generation.
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