Special Issues

Biomimetics publishes Special Issues to create collections of papers on specific topics, with the aim of building a community of authors and readers to discuss the latest research and develop new ideas and research directions. Special Issues are led by Guest Editors, who are experts on the topic. The journal’s Editor-in-Chief and/or designated EBM will oversee Guest Editor appointments and Special Issue proposals, checking their content for relevance and ensuring the suitability of the material for the journal. The papers published in a Special Issue will be collected and displayed on a dedicated page of the journal’s website. For any inquiries related to a Special Issue, please contact the Editorial Office.

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Intelligent Human-Robot Interaction: 2nd Edition
edited by , and Li He
submission deadline 25 Mar 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3385
Keywords: intelligent sensors and systems; bio-inspired sensing and learning; multi-modal perception and recognition; social robotics; autonomous behaviors of robots; AI algorithms in robotics; collaboration between humans and robots; advances and future challenges of HRI
(This special issue belongs to the Section Locomotion and Bioinspired Robotics)
Bio-Inspired Underwater Robots: 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 25 Mar 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1048
Keywords: bionic underwater robots; undulating fin robots; undulating propulsion mechanism; theoretical derivation; numerical simulation
Biomimetic Approaches in Healthcare—Innovations Inspired by Nature submission deadline 25 Mar 2024 | Viewed by 403
Keywords: biomimetics; healthcare innovations; nature-inspired solutions; medical diagnostics; regenerative medicine; bio-inspired materials; healthcare data analysis; natural algorithms; biologically inspired technology; sustainable healthcare
(This special issue belongs to the Section Development of Biomimetic Methodology)
Bioinspired Algorithms
edited by
submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 13 articles | Viewed by 18953 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial neural network; BP neural network; deep neural network; MLP neural network; generating adversarial network; genetic algorithms; ant colony optimization; sparrow search algorithm; particle swarm optimization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biological Optimisation and Management)
Bio-Inspired and Biomimetic Intelligence in Robotics
edited by Pengcheng Liu, Qinbing Fu and
submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4521 | Submission Open
Keywords: biological inspiration; biomimetics; computational learning; robotics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Locomotion and Bioinspired Robotics)
Compliant vs Kinematic Morphing Architectures: Complementary or Alternatives? submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1365 | Submission Open
Keywords: morphing; morphing kinematic systems; morphing compliant systems; morphing skins; adaptive structures; smart structures; smart materials; actuator networks; sensor networks; control systems; morphing aircraft aeroelasticity; morphing aircraft performance; adaptive structures experimental characterization; ground tests of morphing systems; flight tests of morphing systems; SWOT assessment of morphing systems; TRL assessment of morphing systems; FHA assessment of morphing systems
Design, Fabrication and Characterization of Biomimetic Hydrogels
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | Viewed by 127 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymers; biomimetics polymers; biomaterials; hydrogels; structure– function; crosslinking; swelling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomimetics of Materials and Structures)
Dynamical Response of Biological System and Biomaterial submission deadline 20 Apr 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7748 | Submission Open
Keywords: biological materials; tissue engineering; biomimetic materials; dynamical response; mechanical characterization; biomimetics; mechanical properties; nonlinear materials; viscoelastic materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomimetics of Materials and Structures)
Advances in Additive Manufacturing of Biomaterials for Craniofacial Tissue Engineering and Implantology
edited by Stefan Lohfeld
submission deadline 20 Apr 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1381 | Submission Open
Keywords: tissue engineering; craniofacial tissues; additive manufacturing; biomimetic materials; biomolecules; growth factors; encapsulation; extrusion process; bone; cartilage; temporomandibular joint; cleft lip/palate
Bioinspired Strategies for Composite Coatings
edited by and Hongran Zhao
submission deadline 20 Apr 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1280 | Submission Open
Keywords: bioinspired; composite; interface regulation; coating; anticorrosion; barrier; synergies; arrange; orientation; hybridization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomimetics of Materials and Structures)
Bio-Inspired Design for Structural and Sustainable Applications
edited by
submission deadline 20 Apr 2024 | Viewed by 268 | Submission Open
Keywords: bio-inspired design; additive manufacturing; structural applications; sustainable materials; degradable materials; pollution; climate change; mechanical properties; topology optimization; computer modelling; microstructure; biomaterial; representative volume element (RVE); lattice structure; porous structure
Functional Graded Materials in Locomotion Biological Surfaces submission deadline 20 Apr 2024 | Viewed by 99 | Submission Open
Keywords: functional graded materials; biological surfaces; bio-inspired FGM systems
New Insights into Bio-Inspired Neural Networks
edited by Lei Zhang and Hanling Zhang
submission deadline 25 Apr 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 986 | Submission Open
Keywords: bio-inspired neural networks; neural network architectures; spiking neural networks; data encoding techniques; learning algorithms; training efficiency; power-efficient AI; cognitive computing; neuromorphic computing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Bioinspired Sensorics, Information Processing and Control)
Advances in Artificial Intelligence for Biomedical Signal and Image Processing: From Theory to Practice
edited by
submission deadline 25 Apr 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 758 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; biomedical engineering; medical imaging; signal processing; deep learning; human– machine interfaces; wearable devices
(This special issue belongs to the Section Bioinspired Sensorics, Information Processing and Control)
Editorial Board Members’ Reviews Collection Series: Biomimetic Surfaces and Interfaces
edited by
submission deadline 25 Apr 2024 | Viewed by 195 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomimetic Surfaces and Interfaces)
Emergent Intelligence in Simple and Single-Celled Organisms
edited by and Richard Mayne
submission deadline 25 Apr 2024 | Viewed by 112 | Submission Open
Keywords: unconventional computing; decentralised control; neuromorphic computing; massively parallel processing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biological Optimisation and Management)
Bioinspired Photonic Materials for Optical and Thermal Manipulation
edited by and Jian Liu
submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2632 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomimetics of Materials and Structures)
Taking Inspiration from Nature: Construction Materials
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | Viewed by 958 | Submission Open
Keywords: bio-inspired materials; nature-inspired materials; smart materials; ecomaterials; sustainable materials; biodegradable; degradable; and recyclable materials; biomimetic materials; environmental performance of construction materials; mechanical performance of construction materials; environmental performance assessment; life-cycle assessment; bioinspired materials for acoustic insulation; bioinspired materials for thermal insulation; bioinspired materials with waterproofing/harvesting mechanisms
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomimetics of Materials and Structures)
Drag Reduction through Bionic Approaches
edited by Huawei Chen, Limei Tian, Yang He and Dengke Chen
submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | Viewed by 307 | Submission Open
Keywords: bio-inspired surfaces; bio-inspired fabrication; drag reduction; numerical simulation; applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Development of Biomimetic Methodology)
Biomimicry for Optimization, Control, and Automation: 2nd Edition
edited by , Huajuan Huang and Guo Zhou
submission deadline 15 May 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5328 | Submission Open
Keywords: meta-heuristic; bio-inspired computing; bionic optimization; computation intelligence; intelligence control; intelligence design; automatic assembly
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biological Optimisation and Management)
Bio-Inspired Flapping Wing Aerodynamics for Propulsion and Power Generation
edited by Jian Deng
submission deadline 15 May 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2118 | Submission Open
Keywords: flapping foil; biomimetic propulsion; power generation; fluid– structure interaction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomimetic Design, Constructions and Devices)
Research in Biomimetic Underwater Devices
edited by
submission deadline 15 May 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1196 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomimetics; underwater robotics; marine biology; bio-inspired sensors; aquatic locomotion; energy-efficient propulsion; biomimetic materials; underwater navigation systems; marine-inspired technology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomimetic Design, Constructions and Devices)
Biological Attachment Systems and Biomimetics submission deadline 20 May 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 16908 | Submission Open
Keywords: biological adhesion; bioadhesion; contact mechanics; surfaces; tribology; biomimetics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomimetic Surfaces and Interfaces)
Biomimicry and Functional Materials: 3rd Edition
edited by and
submission deadline 25 May 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3869 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomimetic systems; bioinspired materials; functional biomaterials; biointerfaces; bioengineering; biotechnology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomimetics of Materials and Structures)
Biomimetic Process and Pedagogy: Second Edition
edited by
submission deadline 25 May 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1173 | Submission Open
Keywords: bio-inspired design; biomimetic design; process; standards; methods; pedagogy; design study; education; training
A Systems Approach to BioInspired Design
edited by Julian F.V. Vincent
submission deadline 25 May 2024 | Viewed by 130 | Submission Open
Keywords: multidisciplinarity; from parts to whole; from objects to relationships; from measurements to mapping; from quantities to qualities; from structure to process; from objective to epistemic science; from Cartesian certainty to approximate knowledge
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomimetic Design, Constructions and Devices)
Bio-Inspired Optimization Algorithms and Designs for Engineering Applications: 2nd Edition submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4228 | Submission Open
Keywords: bio-inspired optimization algorithms; optimization algorithms; engineering application; metaheuristic algorithms; soft computing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biological Optimisation and Management)
Bioinspired Structures for Soft Actuators
edited by Benliang Zhu and Hai Li
submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 855 | Submission Open
Keywords: soft robotics; compliant structure; mechanical design; bioinspired structure; simulation and experimentation; bio-inspired robots; the application of soft actuators
(This special issue belongs to the Section Locomotion and Bioinspired Robotics)
Biomimetic Nanotechnology Vol. 4: Advances in Biomimetic Nanotechnology
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2024 | Viewed by 530 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomimetic nanotechnology; hierarchical material; nanoscale functionalities; nanoparticles; nanosystems; nanostructures; nanomaterials; programmable materials; tunable materials with nanoscale functionalities; safe nanotechnology
Bionic Design & Lightweight Engineering
edited by Xiaoming Zhang
submission deadline 10 Jun 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1289 | Submission Open
Keywords: structural bionics; lightweight structures and materials; thin-walled structures; additive manufacturing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomimetic Design, Constructions and Devices)
Bio-Inspired Approaches—a Leverage for Robotics submission deadline 15 Jun 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4515 | Submission Open
Keywords: bioinspiration; biomimetics; robotics; control; soft robots
(This special issue belongs to the Section Locomotion and Bioinspired Robotics)
Human-Inspired Grasp Control in Robotics
edited by Yi Zhang and
submission deadline 15 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 124 | Submission Open
Keywords: human-inspired grasping; reinforcement learning; tactile sensing; object recognition; force control; position control; robotic grasping; robot– environment interaction; dexterous grasping; grasp posture
(This special issue belongs to the Section Locomotion and Bioinspired Robotics)
Micro and Nanorobots for Biomedical Applications
edited by Adriano Cavalcanti
submission deadline 20 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 171 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomimetics; cell signalling; diagnosis; drug delivery; medical instrumentation; microbiology; molecular computing; prototyping; nanoactuators; nanocircuits; nano-communication; nanoelectronics; nanomachines; nanomedicine; nanonetworks; nanoneuro; nanopropulsion; nanorobot; nanosensors; nanoshells; nanosurgery; proteomics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Locomotion and Bioinspired Robotics)
Functional Biomimetic Materials and Devices for Biomedical Applications: 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 25 Jun 2024 | 11 articles | Viewed by 11938 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomimetic surface modification; dental and orthopedic implants; micro-/nano-structured surfaces; biofabrication; bio-manufacturing; biomedical; biomaterials; metals; ceramics; polymers; composites; hydrogels; antibacterial; anti-infection; anti-inflammation; anticancer; antitumor; biomineralization; additive manufacturing; 3D printing; biomimetic devices; wearable devices
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomimetic Design, Constructions and Devices)
Advanced Biomechanics in Bone Tissue Engineering
edited by
submission deadline 25 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 116 | Submission Open
Keywords: bone tissue engineering; biomechanically active scaffolds; metal additive scaffold manufacturing; structural bioresorbable materials; architected metamaterials; multiscale porous scaffolds; bioactive coatings and membranes; metallic smart biomaterials; ceramic smart biomaterials; polymeric smart biomaterials; biomechanics; biomimetics; nanocomposites; hybrid materials; bioresorbable ceramics; bioresorbable polymers; bioresorbable metals; polymer composites and nanomaterials; ceramic– polymeric hybrid systems; hybrid smart structures; functional biocoatings; new theoretical approaches for biomimetic material and prostheses; bionic prostheses based on smart materials; shape memory alloys
Bioinspired Robotics: Design, Modeling and Control of Flapping-Wing Micro Air Vehicles
edited by
submission deadline 25 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 99 | Submission Open
Keywords: flapping wing aerodynamics; ornithopter; flapping-wing micro air vehicles; tailless flapping wing; MAVs; bio-inspired robotics; biomimetics; flapping flight; insect flight; bat flight; bird flight; bio-inspired sensing; flapping wing control
Mechanical Properties and Functions of Bionic Materials/Structures
edited by and
submission deadline 25 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 86 | Submission Open
Keywords: cellular/porous structures; metamaterials; functional materials/structures; biomaterials; mechanical properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomimetics of Materials and Structures)
Bioinspired Interfacial Materials
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3076 | Submission Open
Keywords: bioinspired interfaces; bio-adhesives; bionic mechanics; wetting; surface coatings; meta-materials; biological functions; energy conversion and storage; water harvesting; nanomanufacturing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomimetics of Materials and Structures)
Recent Advances in Robotics and Biomimetics
edited by , and Yayi Shen
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1562 | Submission Open
Keywords: robotics; biomimetics; bio-inspired robot and methods; robot control; robot mechanism; soft robot; humanoid robot; new application of robotics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Locomotion and Bioinspired Robotics)
Modeling and Simulation Techniques for Product Design via Biomimicry—Research and Developments submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 152 | Submission Open
Keywords: modelling; simulation; smart materials; product design
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomimetic Design, Constructions and Devices)
Biomimetics in Intelligent Sensor
edited by Qian Wang and Daobing Chen
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 134 | Submission Open
Keywords: intelligent sensors; bio-sensing technology; biomimetic sensor design; smart materials; bio-inspired algorithms; biosignal processing; sensor networks; biosensing; applications of intelligent sensors; bio-sensing manufacturing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Bioinspired Sensorics, Information Processing and Control)
Biomimetics and Bioinspired Artificial Intelligence Applications
edited by and Xiaohui Han
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 132 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomimetics of materials and structures; biomimetic design; construction; and devices; bioinspired robotics and autonomous systems; applications of bioinspired methods in computer vision and signal processing; brain-inspired computing methods; e.g.; neural networks and deep learning; swarm intelligence and collective behaviour; e.g.; particle swarm optimization and ant colony optimization; evolutionary algorithms and optimization; e.g.; genetic algorithms; adaptive and self-learning systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Bioinspired Sensorics, Information Processing and Control)
Laser Photonics and Micro/Nano Fabrication: Towards Innovations in Biomimetic Surface Engineering
edited by and Fan Zhang
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 105 | Submission Open
Keywords: laser fabrication of bioinspired micro/nanostructures; laser fabrication of bioinspired devices; micro/nano fabrication
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomimetic Surfaces and Interfaces)
Bio-Inspired Mechanical Design and Control
edited by Harun Chowdhury
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 100 | Submission Open
Keywords: bio-inspired; biomimetics; biomaterials; mechanical design; control system
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomimetic Design, Constructions and Devices)
Bionic Engineering for Boosting Multidisciplinary Integration 2023 submission deadline 15 Jul 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2816 | Submission Open
Keywords: bionic novel design; bionic functional surfaces; bionic functional materials; bionic green fabrication; bionic engineering application
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomimetics of Materials and Structures)
Nature-Inspired Metaheuristic Optimization Algorithms 2024
edited by , Shuai Li and Danish Hussain
submission deadline 15 Jul 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2375 | Submission Open
Keywords: bio-inspired algorithms; metaheuristic optimization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biological Optimisation and Management)
Learning from Nature—2nd Edition: Bionics in Design Practice submission deadline 15 Jul 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1087 | Submission Open
Keywords: bionic theory in design frontiers; bionic case and practice in architectural design; bionic case and practice in urban planning and design; bionic case and practice in mechanical design; bionic case and practice in engineering design; bionic case and practice in computer engineering; bionic case and practice in product design; bionic case and practice in industrial design; bionic case and practice in sustainable design
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomimetic Design, Constructions and Devices)
Dentistry and Craniofacial District: The Role of Biomimetics—Second Edition
edited by
submission deadline 25 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 57 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomimetics; prosthodontic; implants; oral surgery; plastic surgery; orthodontic; biomaterials; pediatric dentistry; temporomandibular disorders; restorative dentistry; bruxism; bone regeneration; scaffolds; technologies; digital; telemedicine
Bionic Technology—Robotic Exoskeletons and Prostheses: 2nd Edition submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2465 | Submission Open
Keywords: prosthetics and exoskeletons; rehabilitation robotics; physical human– robot interaction; cognitive human– robot interaction; wearable robotics; medical robots and systems; design and control; bioinspired robot learning; machine learning for robot control; soft robot
(This special issue belongs to the Section Locomotion and Bioinspired Robotics)
Biologically Inspired Design and Control of Robots: Second Edition
edited by , and
submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2374 | Submission Open
Keywords: mechanical design; biomimetic robots; intelligent sensors; new materials; bioinspired robotic learning and control; intelligent learning methods; computational neuroscience; advanced multimodal sensing information fusion
(This special issue belongs to the Section Locomotion and Bioinspired Robotics)
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