Advantages of Biomimetic Machines

Modern engineering has focused on rotating motors to power machines, but these motors are loud and disruptive to both humans and the environment. In contrast, nature exhibits smooth and quiet movements, and robotics professor Robert Kachman argues that we should adopt a biomimetic approach to machine design. Biomimetic machines made of soft or living materials can be adaptive, safe, and energy-efficient. Kachman and his team have developed a biomimetic robotic fish named Sophie that swims silently using artificial muscles. By replacing noisy motors and pumps with silent artificial muscles, biomimetic machines can closely imitate natural movements and operate more harmoniously in various environments.