2. The benefits of bio-inspired design

2.1 The potential of biomimicry

The effectiveness of using biology as a source of innovation, often in combination with other fields, has been demonstrated since the very beginning of human history . From our ancestors copying the hunting and survival behavior of animals to Leonardo da Vinci studying bird flight to design his flying machine, biological knowledge has been perpetually investigated to enable the development of new materials, processes and strategies. This was particularly the case in the 1950s, with the rise of aeronautics, naval engineering, automotive engineering...