Science X Midi Simulating Nature: Bionics is the borrowing of principles from nature to develop new technologies & products. The term "bionics" is made up of the words biology & electronics. When developing new products or solutions to problems, bionic scientists first seek out a model in nature. The special features of living organisms must first be thoroughly understood before they can be transferred to technology. Scientists from different fields such as biologists who explore the properties of living organisms & engineers who design technical objects, such as machines, automobiles, or buildings, work together in bionics. In bionics, engineers design technology using the knowledge of biologists, which leads to innovative solutions based on nature.