bionics

"We are witnessing incredible breakthroughs in health science, from electronic eye implants and thought-controlled artificial limbs to nanobots--tiny robots that can deliver medication inside the body. Bionic Bodies introduces young readers to the ... technological innovations that are--or soon will be--improving and advancing the capabilities of the human body, as well as saving people's lives"--Provided by publisher.

Explores how and why artificial organs were developed, how they improve people's lives and bodies, and how the technology may be improved through future advances in biomedical engineering.

"An elephant lost one of its front legs and had trouble getting around. Scientists got to work and through trial and error built the elephant a bionic limb. Discover how science is helping injured animals"--Provided by publisher.

Discover how the natural world inspires innovation in science and technology to create the latest and greatest breakthroughs and discoveries in this exciting book.Did you know that scientists have developed a bionic tool shaped like an elephant's trunk that helps lift heavy objects? Or that the needle-like pointed beak of the kingfisher bird encouraged engineers in Japan to change the design of the Shinkansen "bullet trains" to reduce noise? Across multiple fields of study and methods of problem-solving, scientists are turning to biomimicry, or engineering inspired by biology or nature, to make all kinds of cool technological advancements. From robots that protect people and gather information to everyday inventions, like reflectors on the roads and ice-proof coatings for airplanes, to new sources of renewable energy, this book dives into the ways that nature can give us ideas on how to improve our world. Discover more than 40 examples of technology influenced by animals, learn about some of the incredible creatures who have inspired multiple creations, and meet some of the scientists and the stories behind their inventions.

"Animals have mastered motion. So why not take inspiration from them when perfecting human planes, trains, ships, cars, and more? Find out how biomimicry has influenced cutting-edge vehicle innovation"--Provided by publisher.

"Animals build unique and beautiful homes. So do humans. But sometimes human-made buildings harm the environment. Learn how architects use biomimicry to design eco-friendly buildings"--Provided by publisher.

"Bionics involves adding artificial parts to the human body. Today's scientists are making more advanced bionics than ever before. This cutting-edge research is improving people's lives. [This book] . . . covers the past, present, and future of this technology."--.

Discusses ways that nature has influenced the design of vehicles, such as how sailfish scales contributed to the design of a sports car engine, and how ant colony paths influence the routes for delivery trucks. Includes color photographs, a glossary, resources for further information, critical thinking questions, and an index.

"Inventions inspired by flying animals takes to the skies, studying winged creatures and the amazing technology they have inspired. From dragonfly drones to bat-based sonar, readers will learn how mimicking animals has changed our world"--Provided by publisher.

"Some of the . . . inventions that changed the modern world have been based on nature. In [this book], readers will discover how the invention of bullet trains were modeled after the face of kingfisher birds"--Provided by publisher.