SW対策006 / バイオミミクリー

動画

動画元

VOX

概要

日本の新幹線の騒音問題に対して、複数の鳥の形（フクロウの羽 / ペンギンの体形 / カワセミの口ばし）を適用し騒音問題の解決につながったという導入から、バイオミミクリーの説明、様々な製品や分野での適用、その利点など。

表現

learn from the natural world（自然界から学ぶ）
improve energy efficiency（エネルギー効率を改善する）
develop more sustainable technologies（より持続可能な技術を開発する）

想定質問

Do you think humans should learn more from nature when developing new technologies?

回答

Yes, I do. Humans and other living things can benefit from each other. Animals and plants have become optimized for survival through evolution. This means that they have developed efficient ways to survive. By using these adaptations as models, we can save ourselves the trouble of developing new technologies completely from scratch. This may also help us create technology in a relatively environmentally friendly way. At the same time, research can bring animals and plants that might otherwise receive little attention into the spotlight. As a result, people may become more willing to protect them. Such protection can preserve genetic diversity and help these species continue to adapt and evolve in response to changing environments.