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The Biomechanical Intersection: Biology on the Move

Dr. Robert Full
Professor
Department of Integrative Biology
3060 Valley Life Sciences Bldg
University of California Berkeley
Berkeley, CA 94720-3140
rjfull@socrates.berkeley.edu
(510) 642-9193
(510) 643-6264(fax)

 

 


Presentation

Summary of Introduction to Breakout Session

Topics in Dr. Robert Full's session included the integration of biomotion properties from molecules to muscles. Supported by significant progress in the study of the parts of biomaterials and the neurosciences, the subject matter experts in this group led discussions related to the integration of the information and how it can be applied. Examples included an examination of how bees fly with novel lift generation mechanisms, how kangaroos decrease their energy utilization as they go faster, and how geckos climb walls so quickly.

 

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Session Organizers

Lead Organizer:

Alan S. Rudolph
DARPA/Defense Sciences Office
arudolph@darpa.mil

 

Co-Organizer:

Robert Rosenfeld
DARPA/Tactical Technology Office
rrosenfeld@darpa.mil