Author: Dr. Sneha Kulkarni
Abstract: Bio-inspired robotics is revolutionizing the field of robotics by drawing inspiration from nature to enhance mobility, adaptability, and efficiency in robotic systems. This paper explores the principles of biomimicry applied in robotic design, examining how natural models such as insects, mammals, fish, and birds have shaped innovations in movement, terrain navigation, and environmental interaction. By mimicking biological structures and control mechanisms, bio-inspired robots demonstrate superior flexibility, agility, and resilience, enabling operations in complex and unpredictable environments. The paper reviews the state-of-the-art techniques in actuation, control, and morphology, highlights key applications in search and rescue, exploration, and medical robotics, and evaluates ongoing challenges such as material limitations, energy efficiency, and sensor integration. This study affirms the transformative potential of bio-inspired robotics in advancing the next generation of intelligent machines capable of seamlessly adapting to their surroundings.
Keywords: Bio-inspired robotics, biomimicry, adaptive mobility, robotic morphology, environmental adaptability.
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