“USE THE LAWS OF NATURE TO PROVIDE THE CAPABILITIES YOU AIM FOR BIOMIMETIC DESIGN”
“In biology only parasites follow the rule “Form fits function” due to their exquisite specialisation”
“Duality is the balance of opposites. It merges stability and progress, challenges and opportunities”
BiotRIZ in short
“The path to eternal existence is paved with transience”
“Life’s contradiction: EVOLVE through conflicts and PREVENT conflicts”
To address problems, engineers use TRIZ (Theory of Inventive Problem Solving). It was developed by G. Altshuller, a patent engineer. TRIZ emerged from the analysis of numerous patents across various engineering fields. It was found that similar inventive solutions reappear in different patents, highlighting the recurring contradictions between desired outcomes and existing limitations. G.Altshuller further identified inventive principles underlying successful solutions, which he termed the "language of invention." This language comprises patterns of inventive thinking that function like an alphabet, while an algorithm serves as its grammar. This framework enables systematic problem analysis and step-by-step solution development.
Building on TRIZ principles, we have explored biological solutions to uncover a distinct problem-solving "language" in living nature. By aligning biological laws with the established numbering system of TRIZ inventive principles, we established compatibility between these two approaches. However, it's important to recognise the significant differences between biology and technology and that each biological law is much more fundamental and has more detailed implementation procedure than inventive principles in TRIZ.
For a comprehensive TRIZ guide, consult our book "Inventor's Manual." BioTRIZ explores the problem-solving language of living nature. It combines TRIZ and biological strategies, featuring 50 laws of living nature applicable in engineering, design, and daily life. With a long history and proven credibility through industrial application, BioTRIZ stands as a reliable method.
BioTRIZ algorithm explains how to apply the laws of living nature to any challenge, be it scientific, engineering, artistic, design-related, or personal (psychological or domestic). This thought process mirrors that of a talented inventor, followed subconsciously the laws of natural creative thinking.
BioTRIZ system was developed by Drs Olga and Nikolay Bogatyrev and BioTRIZ Ltd company was established in 2008 in Bath , UK. Although Nikolay passed away in 2023, his significant scientific and engineering contributions continue to have a lasting impact through his books. He brilliantly merge his profound knowledge of biology with his engineering acumen. Nikolay's legacy endures, enriching the fields of sustainable engineering and biomimetics.
“Life’s challenge: to change without changes”
“Life defies the second law of thermodynamics”