Sea lions inspire engineering innovations in underwater robotics

Megan Leftblich, a mechanical engineering professor, explores how sea lions' unique swimming technique can inspire new vehicle designs. By studying sea lions' use of flippers for propulsion, her team aims to develop robotic flippers that mimic this motion. This research could lead to advanced vehicles capable of exploring underwater environments. The project highlights the importance of learning from nature's elegant solutions to enhance human technology.

Why is it important to take notes from nature when inventing technology?

In what ways can looking at nature broaden our horizons in problem-solving?