Biology

In the evolving world of robotics, understanding the fundamentals of biology is essential for the next generation of engineers, scientists, and innovators. Biology, part of the Robotics Science series, connects biological concepts to robotics, providing professionals, students, and enthusiasts with the critical knowledge to drive future developments in artificial intelligence, robotics, and automation.

Chapters Brief Overview:

1: Biology: An introduction to the biological concepts foundational to robotics and bioinspired designs.

2: Cell (biology): Explores the cell as the building block of life, paralleling cellular networks in robotics.

3: Microorganism: Highlights the role microorganisms play in biological systems, inspiring robotic miniaturization.

4: Symbiogenesis: Examines symbiotic relationships in biology and their parallels in collaborative robotics.

5: Domain (biology): Defines biological domains, relating them to categorized robotic systems.

6: Threedomain system: Discusses the classification of life into three domains, providing a framework for biological robots.

7: Operon: Focuses on gene regulation in prokaryotes, offering insights into autonomous robot control systems.

8: Unicellular organism: Studies simple organisms, inspiring designs for minimalistic, singlefunction robots.

9: Passive transport: Explores cellular mechanisms that can inform energyefficient robotics.

10: Last universal common ancestor: Delves into the origins of life, paralleling the origins of robotic evolution.

11: Cell signaling: Examines cellular communication, inspiring advanced interrobot communication systems.

12: Bacterial cell structure: Investigates bacterial architecture, guiding robotic systems designed for complex environments.

13: Prokaryote: Analyzes prokaryotic cells, drawing parallels with simple, robust robotic systems.

14: Archaea: Explores archaea's resilience, offering lessons for building resilient robotic systems in harsh conditions.

15: Eukaryote: Focuses on the complexity of eukaryotic cells, informing multifunctional robotics.

16: Evolution of cells: Traces cellular evolution, offering a model for the evolution of robotic technologies.

17: Eocyte hypothesis: Introduces the hypothesis of eocyte ancestry, inspiring new approaches to evolutionary robotics.

18: Lokiarchaeota: Investigates this recently discovered group, offering fresh perspectives on adaptability in robotics.

19: Marine prokaryotes: Studies marine organisms, informing designs for underwater robotic exploration.

20: Twodomain system: Revisits an alternative classification system, offering new perspectives on robotic evolution.

21: Cell nucleus: Focuses on the nucleus and genetic material, paralleling advanced robotics with complex data systems.

Biology offers more than just scientific knowledge—it provides the biological underpinnings necessary for robotics innovation. With realworld applications and inspiration for cuttingedge designs, this book bridges the gap between biology and robotics. Perfect for professionals, undergraduate and graduate students, and hobbyists alike, it equips readers with the insights needed to contribute to the rapidly growing field of robotics.