Join biomechanics expert Dr Luke Muscutt to see how studying nature from an engineering perspective can lead to groundbreaking solutions for today's challenges.

Discover how robots are not only helping us to understand both modern creatures and those from the prehistoric past, but also driving new innovations in robotics. In this engaging lecture, we'll delve into the ways the natural world inspires cutting-edge robotic designs, and how robots, in turn, reveal new insights about life on Earth. 

Throughout history, scientists and engineers—including Hero of Alexandria, Al-Jazari, and Leonardo da Vinci—have looked to animals for inspiration in their designs. Yet, it is only in recent years that technological advancements have allowed us to bring these concepts to life, resulting in lifelike contraptions such as humanoid robots, dog-like machines, bird-inspired drones, and even plesiosaur robots. Join us for a captivating journey through the history and evolution of biomechanics, and get a glimpse of the exciting possibilities the future holds.

Date: 4th December

Time: 4-5pm

Location: A130, College building

Brought to you by the Natural History Society in collaboration with the robotics Society