{"id":17057,"date":"2026-03-11T11:43:54","date_gmt":"2026-03-11T10:43:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kickmaker.fr\/blog\/?p=17057"},"modified":"2026-03-24T14:44:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T13:44:17","slug":"biomimicry-how-nature-drives-technological-innovation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kickmaker.fr\/blog\/biomimicry-how-nature-drives-technological-innovation\/","title":{"rendered":"Biomimicry: how nature drives technological innovation"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;17067&#8243; image_size=&#8221;full&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;entrance&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; animation_movement_type=&#8221;transform_y&#8221; hover_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; image_loading=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width_mobile=&#8221;default&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<p id=\"ember1140\" class=\"ember-view reader-content-blocks__paragraph\">Biomimicry refers to approaches that draw inspiration from nature to innovate and create the conditions for a renewed, sustainable development model. It presents a significant opportunity for the future, emerging rapidly as a cross-sector approach central to the breakthrough innovation strategies of many companies, research centers, and pioneering businesses.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember1141\" class=\"ember-view reader-content-blocks__paragraph\"><strong>Nature has always been a source of human innovation<\/strong>, but today, biomimetics addresses critical transitional issues:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>conserving energy,<\/li>\n<li>optimizing local supply chains,<\/li>\n<li class=\"ember-view reader-content-blocks__paragraph\">reducing waste,<\/li>\n<li class=\"ember-view reader-content-blocks__paragraph\">rethinking agriculture,<\/li>\n<li class=\"ember-view reader-content-blocks__paragraph\">embracing circular economies,<\/li>\n<li class=\"ember-view reader-content-blocks__paragraph\">combating global warming,<\/li>\n<li class=\"ember-view reader-content-blocks__paragraph\">creating resilient housing and urban areas,<\/li>\n<li class=\"ember-view reader-content-blocks__paragraph\">integrating growth with biodiversity,<\/li>\n<li class=\"ember-view reader-content-blocks__paragraph\">and fostering open, collaborative systems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;17060&#8243; image_size=&#8221;full&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;entrance&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; animation_movement_type=&#8221;transform_y&#8221; hover_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; image_loading=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width_mobile=&#8221;default&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221;][vc_column_text text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h2 id=\"ember1144\" class=\"ember-view reader-content-blocks__heading-2\">What is the link between technology and biomimicry?<\/h2>\n<div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: -22px; top: 87.3889px;\">\n<div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<section class=\"content\">\n<p id=\"ember1145\" class=\"ember-view reader-content-blocks__paragraph\"><strong>The connection between technology and biomimicry is rooted in how technology often takes inspiration from biological systems to address complex human challenges<\/strong>. Biomimicry involves studying the patterns, systems, processes, and elements of nature to emulate or draw inspiration from them, leading to the design of innovative solutions.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember1146\" class=\"ember-view reader-content-blocks__paragraph\"><strong>We owe nature many advances!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"ember1147\" class=\"ember-view reader-content-blocks__paragraph\">Some of the tech examples we&#8217;re about to share might surprise you if you haven&#8217;t heard of them:<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"content\">\u2794 In the field of robotics and drones:<\/h3>\n<\/section>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<section class=\"content\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Animal-inspired robots<\/strong>: many robots mimic the movements of animals, such as <a class=\"app-aware-link \" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/boston-dynamics\/\" data-test-app-aware-link=\"\">Boston Dynamics<\/a>&#8216; robots, which emulate the agility and balance of dogs and cheetahs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Octopus tentacle movement<\/strong>: used to design flexible, highly maneuverable robots for surgery and manufacturing processes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Swarm behavior<\/strong>: the collective behavior of ants and bees has inspired the design of small robots that work together for tasks like search and rescue or environmental monitoring.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bird and insect flight patterns<\/strong>: used to create drones with greater stability, agility, and energy efficiency for surveillance, agriculture, and delivery services.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"ember1151\" class=\"ember-view reader-content-blocks__paragraph\">Remember, the helicopter was invented thanks to the dragonfly!<\/p>\n<div class=\"reader-image-block reader-image-block--full-width\">\n<figure class=\"reader-image-block__figure\">\n<div class=\"ivm-image-view-model \">\n<div class=\"ivm-view-attr__img-wrapper \"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: -30px; top: 31.3333px;\">\n<div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;17061&#8243; image_size=&#8221;full&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;entrance&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; animation_movement_type=&#8221;transform_y&#8221; hover_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; image_loading=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width_mobile=&#8221;default&#8221;][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221;][vc_column_text text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h3 id=\"ember1153\" class=\"ember-view reader-content-blocks__heading-3\">\u2794 In the medical field, biomimicry has led to innovations such as:<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<section class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"reader-image-block reader-image-block--full-width\">\n<figure class=\"reader-image-block__figure\">\n<div class=\"ivm-image-view-model \">\n<div class=\"ivm-view-attr__img-wrapper \">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Biomimetic sensors<\/strong>: these devices mimic the sensitivity of human skin or the olfactory abilities of dogs, and are utilized in medical diagnostics and environmental monitoring.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prosthetic limbs<\/strong>: designed to emulate the natural movement and functionality of biological limbs, these prostheses provide amputees with more effective and comfortable alternatives.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Development of a surgical polymer:<\/strong> Maria Pereira from TISSIUM explored the adhesive properties of shellfish like barnacles to aid in developing a polymer suitable for surgical use. The primary challenge was creating a substance that could bond wet tissues together. Tissium\u2019s foundational technology involves using a viscous liquid that seals human tissues in a moist environment. This liquid remains localized without spreading and is activated by blue light.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 3px; top: -6.625px;\">\n<div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;17062&#8243; image_size=&#8221;full&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;entrance&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; animation_movement_type=&#8221;transform_y&#8221; hover_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; image_loading=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width_mobile=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_column_text text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #999999;\">@tissium<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: -33px; top: -9.33333px;\">\n<div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; 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