nature inspired tech

Researchers at the Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST) unveiled a vision system inspired by feline eyes to enhance object detection in various lighting conditions. Using a unique shape and reflective surface, the system…

Once again, science takes cues from nature to improve our tech. I love these stories. Nankeen Kestrels, a small, slim falcon native to Australia, New Guinea, and the nearby islands, are giving researchers insight into how to make drone…

A research team from Shanghai Jiao Tong University created a novel hybrid-driven origami gripper that can grasp and manipulate objects with precision. Applications will include robotic systems in manufacturing and healthcare. Their work is…

A few years ago I stood on an amazingly picturesque hill in Costa Rica overlooking Lake Arenal. I closed my eyes, taking in the warmth of the sun. Suddenly, I felt a sharp pain. I looked down to see a virtual onslaught of red fire ants…

I’m a big Star Trek geek and always figured the Federation got the short end of the stick in the Treaty of Algeron. They got the Neutral Zone, and the Romulans kept their cloaking tech and a promise that the Federation would not pursue the…

Octopus arms have almost infinite degrees of freedom and perform complex movements such as reaching, grasping, fetching, crawling, and swimming. The abilities come from the intricate organization and biomechanics of the internal muscles.…

Our natural world is endlessly inspiring. Recently, a team of scientists used a lizard species to create a "breathing" supercapacitor that performs better than those currently in use. Supercapacitors are sprinters when it comes to energy…