CCT333_Lab+6

//Look over examples of her biomimetic principles applied to products in the slideshow located at [] and write a short, one paragraph synopsis for each of your three favourite product designs. Describe why you like the design in your responses. //
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** Avian Elements ** One of the world's fastest trains is Japan's 500 Series Shinkansen bullet train reaching up to 200 mph top speed. The purpose of this train is to be the fastest and the quietest. Owls and the quietest birds inspired its development. The bio-mimetic design is the nose of the train is a imitation of the Kingfisher’s beak. The long and narrow frontal design reduces resistance against air and also minimizes noise pollution. I find this design very interesting and how the beak of the K ingfisher bird concept was used in creating the train. The design is sleek and very aerodynamic and eye-catching.

**Sticking, Naturally **  Columbia Forest Products is a company that manufactures a wide range of wood products. Some of their products include various flooring surfaces, as well as high-end cabinetry and furniture. Company researchers were able to develop an altrastrong adhesive that contains no toxins and sticks well to rough surfaces underwater. The glue mimics the parts of the secretion mussels use to hold onto surfaces underwater. I find this extremely interesting how the glue copies parts of the mussels, and how the too are related in creating non-toxic glue.  Ultracane is a high-tech device created for the vision-impaired by Sound Foresight. Sound Foresight is a small company in Barnsley, England. The device was inspired by how bats navigate in the dark. To prevent collisions, Ultrasound detects and senses objects, people, and street signs approaching. The device then sends out sound waves to the user. Upon censoring upcoming objects, UltraCane also provides tactile warning of an obstacle and location through the cane's handle. Using the how bats navigate in the dark to help vision-impaired individuals is amazing and I find it so interesting.
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