Schwarzman Scholar '23 & BD Manager at DMALL Technology & Co-founder of Vinny Blake & Neuroscientist
🚄 Nature’s Game-Changing Design for High-Speed Trains As we push for faster, smarter, and more efficient technologies, one critical question arises: Are we looking in the right places for inspiration? Nature’s genius often lies in its ability to transition seamlessly between different environments. But let’s think a bit more about this… These animals must overcome the challenge of moving seamlessly through environments with vastly different physical properties! Take the kingfisher, for instance—this remarkable bird dives from the low-resistance air into dense, drag-heavy water with incredible precision, maintaining speed and accuracy. Its secret? A long, pointed beak that allows it to enter water with barely a splash. In 1989, when Japan’s high-speed trains faced the challenge of the infamous "tunnel boom," engineers turned to an unlikely source of inspiration: nature—and Eiji Nakatsu, one of their chief engineers, known for being a passionate birdwatcher! Using the kingfisher's beak as a model, they redesigned the nose of the train to reduce the pressure wave buildup. The results were astounding. This principle of Kingfisher’s efficient transition became invaluable. Not only was the noise significantly reduced, but the train could now travel 10% faster while using 15% less electricity! The future of innovation isn’t just about creating more—it’s about creating better. And sometimes, the answers to tomorrow’s challenges are found in the natural world that’s been quietly innovating for millions of years.🌿🚄 Source: Nicolas Reusens (https://lnkd.in/dRNAN8j7) https://lnkd.in/dQJwsgC5 #Futurism #Biomimicry #NatureInspired #SustainableInnovation #HarmonyWithNature #FutureOfEngineering #BulletTrain #GreenTech
