Can scientists and engineers replicate Nature and develop systems that operate
in extreme environments? Bio-inspiration is an established concept which is
developing to meet the needs of the many challenges we face particularly in
defence and security. This book explores the potential of bio-inspired materials
and sensing systems together with examples of how they are being implemented. It
is not an exhaustive study of the subject but provides an overview of how
bio-inspired or -derived approaches can be used to enhance components, systems
and systems of systems for defence and security applications. Readers will gain
an awareness of the complexity and versatility of bio-inspired components as
well as