THE EXPERIENCE OF INTEGRATING ROBOTICS WITH BIOLOGY ON THE BASIS OF BIOMIMETICS

Abstract

This article analyzes pedagogical experience based on the principles of biomimetics as an innovative approach to integrating biology and robotics education. During the study, students explored the movement, adaptation, and morphological features of living organisms in nature and applied this knowledge to develop technical models, resulting in the creation of a “spider robot” project. The project was built using the Arduino platform with 12 servo motors, modeled in Fusion360, and manufactured using a Prusa mk2 3D printer. This integrative approach combined theoretical and applied aspects of STEM education and increased students’ interest in the natural sciences.

The study integrated biology, computer science, and robotics, while students’ engineering thinking, modeling, and programming skills were experimentally assessed. Research methods included observation, project-based learning, 3D modeling, prototyping, and programming. The results demonstrated that interdisciplinary integration contributes to the development of engineering thinking, algorithmic skills, and creative activity among students. Most participants showed increased learning motivation and improved ability to apply biological knowledge to practical tasks.

The findings indicate that the use of biomimetic-based robotics enhances students’ engineering and creative thinking, algorithmic skills, as well as their research and analytical abilities. In addition, the interdisciplinary design process strengthens the interconnection between biology, computer science, and physics, thereby improving students’ functional literacy.

The implementation of biomimetic robotics projects in the education system is an effective way to foster scientific thinking, environmental awareness, and research culture among learners. This approach connects educational content with real-life applications and enhances learning motivation through hands-on practice.