Application of especially developed technique for the measurement of mechanical properties of biological materials and the directional activity of friction forces (centrifuge Biospin-01 and micro force tester Basalt-BT01)

Investigations of the material properties of friction surfaces, in particular of flexible cuticle of insects, which mechanical behaviour resemble those of artificial fibre-reinforced composite

Research of the morphology (LSM, Cryo-SEM, SEM, TEM, AFM), microstructure and functionality of biological attachment systems as a base for further technical approaches

Studies on the kinematics of attachment and detachment movements (video analysis and 3D-reconstruction methods)

Adhesive and lubricating secretions in biological friction and attachment systems

Centrifugal tester Biospin-01 for the detection of the adhesive and frictional properties of biological systems in contact with artificial surfaces with defined roughnesses

Biomimetic competences

Structural bionics

Research of the highly efficient joints of insect wings and legs and biological resilin-bearing spring systems for inspiration of innovative technical approaches

Constructional bionics

Biological suckers as prototypes for design of novel industrial suction cups

Motional bionics

Insect locomotion and motion analysis for MEMS design

Bionics of devices

Micro-grippers, filtering systems, self-cleaning systems

Bionics of Sensors

Investigations of the structure and mechanics of the mechanosensors of Arthropods