How Animal Joints Challenge Evolutionary Pathways

Stuart Burgess, Emeritus Professor of Engineering Design at Bristol University and expert in biomechanics, delves into the intricate design of animal joints and their implications for engineering. He highlights how multifunctional animal wrist joints inspire advancements in robotics and discusses the compact, energy-efficient designs of various joints. Burgess challenges evolutionary theory by arguing that the complexity of structures like the human knee indicates intentional design, while also addressing common misconceptions about the ACL's design flaws.