God did it first! There are so many examples of innovations modeled after plants and animals. Georgia Tech and other universities have departments that study biologically inspired design.

Notice the pattern on the bottom of the gecko’s feet that gives it the ability to cling to glass.

I found it serendipitous that the spider engineered a bridge on a bridge across the greenway.

Learn How these Animals and Plants have Influenced Scientists and Engineers

Ants

Red Footed Cannibal Fly

Isopods

Maple Seeds
Maple Seed Lab

Owls