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Animal and Plant-Inspired Tools for the Future


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Mother Nature Mechanics
Animal and Plant-Inspired Tools for the Future
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Mimicking nature and incorporating it into our own lives is something humans have been doing for decades.

Animals and plants use basic instincts to survive and prosper as a species in a never-ending circle of life.

The way in which these species operate can be translated and used to benefit our species as the future so rapidly approaches.

An array of designers from across the world have compiled multiple Mother Nature mechanisms that continue to improve the way we live. From bullet trains inspired by Kingfishers to water mixers inspired by lilies, these ergonomic innovations boggle the mind.

You never know, your next pet might be a spider/octopus webcam.

References:  yankodesign

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FOUR WAYS TO REACT: vote, favorite, add more examples of Mother Nature Mechanics or comment about Animal and Plant-Inspired Tools for the Future.

Favorited by Michael Plishka on Jun 26, 09
Michael Plishka on Jun 26, 09  113 Trends   32 Comments
Also check out the Biomimicry Institute and more specific ties to problem solving at AskNature.org
Michael Plishka on Jun 26, 09  113 Trends   32 Comments 0


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