Anette Hosoi: From Razor Clams to Robots: The Mathematics Behind Biologically Inspired Design
Spring 2014 Michael E. Moody Lecture Series
Anette "Peko" Hosoi (MIT)
Many natural systems have evolved to perform certain tasks—climbing, sensing, swimming—as perfectly as possible within the limits set by the laws of physics. This observation can be used both to guide engineering design and to gain insights into the form and function of biological systems. We will consider both of these themes in the context and crawling snails, diffing clams and swimming microorganisms. We will discover how and analysis of the physical principles exploited by snails and clams leads to the development of novel robotic diggers and crawlers, and explore the role of mathematics in the design, control, and assessment of unconventional robotic systems.
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