Bionics
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| + | '''Bionics''' (also known as '''biomimetics''', '''bio-inspiration''', '''biognosis''', '''[[biomimicry]]''', or '''bionical creativity engineering''') is the application of biological [[Scientific method|methods]] and systems found in [[nature]] to the study and design of [[engineering]] systems and modern [[technology]]. The word ''bionic'' was coined by [[Jack E. Steele]] in 1958, possibly originating from the [[Greek language|Greek]] word βίον, ''bíon'', pronounced [bi:on] ("bee-on"), meaning 'unit of [[life]]' and the suffix -ic, meaning 'like' or 'in the manner of', hence 'like life'. Some dictionaries, however, explain the word as being formed from '''''bio'''logy'' + ''electro'''nics'''''. | ||
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Bionics (also known as biomimetics, bio-inspiration, biognosis, biomimicry, or bionical creativity engineering) is the application of biological methods and systems found in nature to the study and design of engineering systems and modern technology. The word bionic was coined by Jack E. Steele in 1958, possibly originating from the Greek word βίον, bíon, pronounced [bi:on] ("bee-on"), meaning 'unit of life' and the suffix -ic, meaning 'like' or 'in the manner of', hence 'like life'. Some dictionaries, however, explain the word as being formed from biology + electronics.
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