Investigation of Force Transduction and Actuation in Integrated Multifunctional Biological Structures
Abstract
The proposed study aims to achieve in depth understanding of feeding system of chitons (mollusks), particularly their chemical, structural, mechanical, and kinematic features across length scales in detail, and assess how these features of materials and systems can allow biomimetic design of unique force transmission and actuation processes. We will investigate how the structural features control the resulting mechanics and actuation capabilities, and seek to understand the driving force(s) that efficiently transmit forces and displacements from the muscles through the radulae to the tip of the teeth.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Jan 14, 2022
- Source ID
- FA95501910286
Entities
People
- David J Kisailus
Organizations
- Air Force Office of Scientific Research
- United States Air Force
- University of California Regents