Biomimicry: Engineering inspired by nature. With Dr Noune Melkoumian

Mimicking the power of the insect world, engineers at the University of Adelaide are researching the potential of swarm robots and other technologies inspired by the natural world, for a variety of applications from mining on the moon to complex rescue missions.  This week, host Professor Andy Low sits down with Dr Noune Melkounian a Senior Lecturer at the University of Adelaide’s School of Civil, Environmental and Mining Engineering.

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Hemp houses, disease-detecting dogs, and robot swarms inspired by wasps; In 2022, The Discovery Pod is exploring bold new ideas. Join us in conversation with host Andy Lowe and researchers at the forefront of innovation, as we uncover ingenious solutions to society's most pressing challenges. So, how can we make tomorrow, better today? Let’s find out.  For more information on host Andy Lowe and guests click here. You can contact the team at The Discovery Pod here: podcast@adelaide.edu.au. Episodes released fortnightly, hit follow to stay up to date. Brought to you by the University of Adelaide.