Bionics (Noun)
Meaning
Application of biological principles to the study and design of engineering systems (especially electronic systems).
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The development of bionics has led to the creation of advanced prosthetic limbs that can be controlled by the user's thoughts.
- The team of engineers applied bionics to design a robotic exoskeleton that mimics the movement of a human skeleton.
- Bionics is being used to create more efficient solar panels by studying the way leaves absorb sunlight.
- The company's use of bionics in their new line of hearing aids has greatly improved sound quality and clarity.
- Researchers are using bionics to develop a new generation of sensors that can detect chemicals in the air, inspired by the way dogs use their sense of smell.