Jyoti Bhatt, Lovlish Gupta, Divya Bajpai Tripathy
Nature's progression has emanated in the advent of exceedingly effective and energy-coherent biological techniques. Corresponding to these mechanisms, therein lies conspicuous contingency for aggrandizing the human way of living. Biomimicry, the practice of drawing inspiration from nature to solve engineering challenges, has the potential to revolutionize robotics and automation. Biomimicry is oriented as a rejoinder for substitute for conservationist and deleterious advancements, systems, and methodologies deemed unsustainable for human-nature interactions. This chapter explores the application of biomimicry in robotics and automation, highlighting the design principles, sensing and actuation technologies, and industrial applications inspired by nature. From robot insects to bioinspired sensing and actuation, the chapter examines the latest advancements in biomimetic robotics, as well as the challenges and future directions in this field, including the potential for soft robotics, swarm robotics, and biohybrid robots. By coalescing advanced materials, artificial intelligence, and bioinspired mechanisms, biomimetics can maneuver complex environments, optimize task execution, and alleviate energy squandering. Furthermore, these biological principles can offer robots that exhibit enhanced mobility, agility, and resilience. Biomimicry is primarily dedicated towards promoting sustainability, emulating the innate coherence and steadiness of natural systems. It also objects the established technological paradigm, endorsing for enduring and sustainable approaches. The future of biomimetic robotics holds remarkable promise as advancements in technology and our understanding of biological systems continue to evolve. As the field continues to transform, it holds the potential to address pressing global issues, such as energy efficiency and environmental conservation, by leveraging the wisdom of nature. By embracing biomimicry, scientists can create more efficient, adaptable, and sustainable robotic systems that transform industries and improve lives. Integrating nature's wisdom into human design, we can create solutions that support both technological advancement and ecological integrity, ultimately paving the way for a more sustainable future. The integration of biomimetic principles may not only revolutionize robotics but also inspire sustainable solutions to global challenges, shaping a future where technology harmoniously coexists with the natural world.