This
article
philosophically
addresses
the
promise
of
biomimetic
design,
according
to
which
mimicking
natural
forms
can
provide
better,
more
sustainable
and
less
risky
engineering
solutions.
Focusing
on
grammar
scientific
practices,
establishes
an
epistemological
basis
for
technology
that
explores
creative
interaction
between
nature.
The
framework
shows
bioinspired
objects
are
autonomous
with
unique
properties.
They
must
be
evaluated
in
their
ability
fulfill
local
applications
contexts.
presents
three
results.
First,
it
a
philosophical
deepens
understanding
relationship
sustainability
technologies
allows
retrospective
assessment
sustainability.
Second,
points
out
emerging
from
is
based
collaboration,
interdisciplinarity,
holistic
approach
inquiry.
Third,
encourages
shift
perspective
ontology
design
epistemic
its
production.
Advanced Sustainable Systems,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
7(12)
Published: Sept. 1, 2023
Abstract
Nature
frequently
serves
as
an
inspiration
for
modern
robotics
innovations
that
emphasize
secure
human–machine
interaction.
However,
the
advantages
of
increased
automation
and
digital
technology
integration
conflict
with
global
environmental
objectives.
Accordingly,
biodegradable
soft
robots
have
been
proposed
a
range
intelligent
applications.
Biodegradability
provides
extraordinary
functional
advantage
operations
involving
shape
transformation
in
response
to
external
stimuli
such
heat,
pH,
light.
Soft
robot
fabrication
using
conventional
manufacturing
techniques
is
inflexible,
time‐consuming,
labor‐intensive.
Recent
advances
3D
4D
printing
materials
multi‐materials
become
key
enabling
direct
manufacture
complex
designs
functions.
This
review
comprises
detailed
survey
sensors
actuators
(BSSA),
which
serve
most
prominent
parts
each
robotic
system.
In
addition,
concise
overview
3D‐printed
flexible
devices
medical
along
industrial
applications
provided.
A
complete
summary
current
additive
BSSA
discussed
depth.
Moreover,
concept
4D‐printed
biohybrid
reviewed.
Sustainable Production and Consumption,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
47, P. 87 - 104
Published: April 4, 2024
Recently,
the
academic
and
scientific
debate
has
been
strongly
focused
on
use
of
digital
technologies
to
address
sustainability
issues.
In
particular,
could
be
key
achieving
Sustainable
Development
Goals
(SDGs)
declared
in
2030
Agenda.
Although
several
studies
have
combination
SDGs,
current
research
less
analyzed
them
considering
specific
business
functions
processes.
Hence,
this
article
aims
provide
a
comprehensive
overview
triple
link
"digital
-
processes
SDGs"
production
systems.
The
proposes
mixed
approach
based
an
extensive
literature
review
application
association
rules
technique.
Specifically,
study
collected
2496
sustainable
practices
supported
by
11
within
42
for
achievement
17
SDGs.
Then,
paper
employed
Apriori
algorithm
intercept
main
combinations
between
technologies,
processes,
results
suggest
that
artificial
intelligence,
geospatial
blockchain,
Internet
Things,
3D
printing
can
contribute
SDGs
6,7,
12,
13
different
provides
implications
managers
policymakers
direct
their
strategy
technological
choices
adoption
geared
toward
Electronics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(4), P. 696 - 696
Published: Feb. 11, 2025
The
integration
of
artificial
intelligence
(AI)
agents
with
the
Internet
Things
(IoT)
has
marked
a
transformative
shift
in
environmental
monitoring
and
management,
enabling
advanced
data
gathering,
in-depth
analysis,
more
effective
decision
making.
This
comprehensive
literature
review
explores
AI
IoT
technologies
within
sciences,
particular
focus
on
applications
related
to
water
quality
climate
data.
methodology
involves
systematic
search
selection
relevant
studies,
followed
by
thematic,
meta-,
comparative
analyses
synthesize
current
research
trends,
benefits,
challenges,
gaps.
highlights
how
enhances
IoT’s
collection
capabilities
through
predictive
modeling,
real-time
analytics,
automated
making,
thereby
improving
accuracy,
timeliness,
efficiency
systems.
Key
benefits
identified
include
enhanced
precision,
cost
efficiency,
scalability,
facilitation
proactive
management.
Nevertheless,
this
encounters
substantial
obstacles,
including
issues
quality,
interoperability,
security,
technical
constraints,
ethical
concerns.
Future
developments
point
toward
enhancements
technologies,
incorporation
innovations
like
blockchain
edge
computing,
potential
formation
global
systems,
greater
public
involvement
citizen
science
initiatives.
Overcoming
these
challenges
embracing
new
technological
trends
could
enable
play
pivotal
role
strengthening
sustainability
resilience.
Advanced Materials Technologies,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
8(23)
Published: Aug. 15, 2023
Abstract
Morphing
matter
that
change
shapes
and
properties
in
response
to
external
stimuli
have
gained
significant
interests
material
science,
robotics,
biomedical
engineering,
wearables,
architecture,
design.
Along
with
functional
advances,
there
is
growing
pressure
interest
considering
the
environmental
impact
of
morphing
during
its
life
cycle.
The
unique
manufacturing
usage
means
existing
sustainable
design
frameworks
principles
for
general
physical
products
may
not
apply
directly.
For
example,
often
requires
designing
predicting
materials'
behaviors
over
time,
using
devices
fabricated
involves
harnessing
renewable
energy
self‐reconfiguration,
which
pose
sustainability
opportunities
challenges.
This
study
reflects
summarizes
field's
practice
manufacturing,
transport,
use,
end‐of‐life
handling
matter.
term
“sustainable
matter”
(SMM)
coined,
suggesting
sustainability‐conscious
factors
can
become
an
integral
component
In
addition,
ways
augment
pipeline
are
presented,
more
quantitative
algorithmic‐level
developments
needed
these
rigorously
process.
Technology in Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
78, P. 102626 - 102626
Published: June 12, 2024
This
article
philosophically
addresses
the
promise
of
biomimetic
design,
according
to
which
mimicking
natural
forms
can
provide
better,
more
sustainable
and
less
risky
engineering
solutions.
Focusing
on
grammar
scientific
practices,
establishes
an
epistemological
basis
for
technology
that
explores
creative
interaction
between
nature.
The
framework
shows
bioinspired
objects
are
autonomous
with
specific
properties.
They
must
be
evaluated
in
their
ability
fulfill
local
applications
contexts.
presents
three
results.
First,
it
a
philosophical
deepens
understanding
relationship
sustainability
technologies
allows
retrospective
assessment
sustainability.
Second,
points
out
emerging
from
is
based
collaboration,
interdisciplinarity,
holistic
approach
inquiry.
Third,
encourages
shift
perspective
ontology
design
epistemic
its
production.
Machines,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(8), P. 527 - 527
Published: Aug. 1, 2024
Soft
robots
present
resilient
and
adaptable
systems
characterized
by
deformable
bodies
inspired
biological
systems.
In
this
paper,
we
comprehensively
review
existing
design
methods
for
soft
robots.
One
unique
feature
of
our
is
that
first
formulate
criteria,
which
enables
us
to
derive
knowledge
gaps
suggest
future
research
directions
close
these
go
further.
Another
distinctive
pivot
on
the
general
engineering
process
As
such,
consider
three
criteria:
(1)
availability
requirements
start
with
robots,
(2)
so-called
concept
or
architecture
(3)
systematic
leads
final
The
conducted
systematically,
especially
when
searching
selecting
relevant
publications
in
literature.
main
contribution
includes
(i)
identifying
(ii)
suggesting
Advanced Intelligent Systems,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 30, 2024
Bioinspired
soft
robotics
is
an
emerging
field
that
aims
to
develop
flexible
and
adaptive
robots
inspired
by
the
movement
capabilities
of
biological
organisms.
This
review
article
examines
recent
advances
in
materials,
actuation
mechanisms,
sensors,
control
strategies
discusses
challenges
future
prospects
bioinspired
robotics.
Key
innovations
highlighted
include
pneumatic,
elastomer
actuators,
variable‐length
shape
memory
alloy
tendons,
closed‐loop
with
incorporation
materials
including
polymers
conductive
composites.
Challenges
such
as
achieving
complex
motion
control,
incorporating
feedback
systems,
modeling
material
dynamics,
replicating
muscle
efficiency
artificial
muscles
are
also
discussed.
Promising
directions
explored
integration
biodegradable
machine
learning‐based
algorithms,
leveraging
data‐driven
techniques
for
control.
Building
on
progress
multi‐functional
manufacturing
techniques,
design
principles,
hold
considerable
promise
expanding
robot
capabilities,
enhancing
versatility
adaptability,
enabling
applications
from
wearable
assistive
devices
search
rescue
operations.
provides
a
holistic
perspective
encompassing
key
drivers
propelling
vibrant
Social Epistemology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 10
Published: Jan. 13, 2025
This
paper
explores
the
rise
of
agential
materialism
in
humanities
and
science
its
influence
on
technological
progress,
proposing
'softness'
as
a
paradigm
for
designing
increasingly
'agentised'
technologies.
Soft
technologies
–
defined
by
plastic
embodiments,
self-organisation,
multi-scalar
material
design
challenge
hegemonic
visions
machines
rigid,
unfeeling,
subordinate
to
human
control.
Case
studies
soft
biohybrid
robotics,
wetware
computing,
nanotechnology
demonstrate
how
emerging
embody
unprecedented
forms
artificial
agency
outline
future
possibilities
embodied
intelligence.
A
shift
towards
softness
fosters
'micro-sustainability',
embedding
self-contained,
regenerative
energy
resource
management
at
scale.
By
complicating
separation
nature
artifact
hierarchical
relationship
humans
technologies,
contributes
broader
'ecology
technology',
offering
pathways
sustainable
innovation
face
global
ecological
challenges.
