1. Introduction : nature as a source for inspiration of innovation / Yoseph Bar-Cohen -- 2. Artificial senses and organs : natural mechanisms and biomimetic devices / Morgana M. Trexler and Ryan M. Deacon -- 3. Biomimicry at the cell-material interface / Kelsey A. Potter, Bo Gui, and Jeffrey R. Capadona -- 4. Multiscale modeling of plant cell wall architecture and tissue mechanics for biomimetic applications / Alejandro D. Rey, Damiano Pasini, and Yogesh Kumar Murugesan -- 5. Biomimetic composites / Daniel G.T. Strange and Michelle L. Oyen -- 6. Electroactive polymer actuators as artificial muscles / Yoseph Bar-Cohen -- 7. Refreshable braille displays actuated by electroactive polymers / Yoseph Bar-Cohen -- 8. Biological optics / H. Donald Wolpert -- 9. Biomimicry of the ultimate optical device : the plant / David W. Lee -- 10. Biologically inspired design : a tool for interdisciplinary education / Jeannette Yen ... [et al.] -- 11. Self-reproducing machines and manufacturing processes / Adrian Bowyer -- 12. Biomimetic products / Tom Masselter ... [et al.] -- 13. Biomimetics for medical implants / Bert M¿ller -- 14. Application of biomimetics in the design of medical devices / Hande Argunsah and Brian L. Davis -- 15. Affective robotics : human motion and behavioral inspiration for safe cooperation between humans and humanoid assistive robots / A.G. Pipe -- 16. Humanlike robots : capabilities, potential, and challenges / Yoseph Bar-Cohen -- 17. Biomimetic swimmer inspired by the manta ray / Frank E. Fish ... [et al.] -- 18. Biomimetics and flying technology / Brenda M. Kulfan and Anthony J. Colozza -- 19. The biomimetic process in artistic creation / Adi Marom and Gad Maron -- 20. Biomimetics : reality, challenges, and outlook / Yoseph Bar-Cohen.