From cuticle biomechanics to bio-inspired composite materials
Some of the main questions we are currently addressing include:
Ultrastructure of insect cuticle
The fascinating material properties of cuticle are determined by its ultrastructure.
Functional correlation in exoskeletons
The biological concept of exoskeletons is an evolutionary story of success.
Numerical simulation of exoskeletons
Numerical simulations of cuticle exoskeletons can help to understand fundamental principles.
Bio-inspired underwater vehicle
We have developed SAUV, a biologically inspired compliant encasing for an underwater vehicle.
BIAG - Bio-inspired joint systems
We are developing a new type of starfish-inspired joint-systems for special use in aerospace industry
SUVA - Arthropod-inspired protective structures
Exoskeletal structures of Arthropods can inspire the design of new protective structures
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