Bionics Case
Rittal is committed to scientific and technical thinking and work forming an integral part of contemporary education and training, as schoolchildren are growing up in a world shaped by natural sciences and technology. The interdisciplinary science of bionics meets all the preconditions for it to be introduced in the new educational curriculum for schools.
Presentation of the "Bionics
Case" at Hannover Messe
2008
The "Bionics Case" is a joint project of the University of Freiburg and industrial partners Rittal and Festo. For the first time, it is possible for exciting bionic issues to be made accessible to a wider public in an easily understandable way:
- How much water can "Velcro" fastening withstand?
- Cleaning without scrubbing - can it be done?
- Can a weight be lifted using air?
- Light and stable at the same time - a contradiction in terms?
The case can be used in schools, at science fairs, and in the context of life-long learning.
The case contains experiments based on the following bionic products:
- The lotus effect
- "Velcro" (nylon loop fastening)
- Fin ray effect
- Folding structures (lightweight construction)
- Optimising components
- Pneumatic muscles
The bionics case also contains the following auxiliary material:
- Bionics book
- Materials for teachers on:
- Setting up and conducting the experiment
- Details and background information
- Worksheets
- Solutions
