Biomimetics is the interdisciplinary co-operation of various scientificdisciplines and fields of innovation, and it aims to solve practical problemsusing biological models. Biomimetic research and its fields of applicationare manifold, and the community is made up of a wide range ofdisciplines, from biologists and engineers to designers. Guidelines andstandards can build a common ground for understanding of the field,communication across disciplines, present and future projects andimplementation of biomimetic knowledge. Since 2015, three internationalstandards have been published and defined terms and definitions, as wellas specific applications. The scientific literature and patents in severaldatabases were searched for citations of the published standards.Standards or technical guidelines on biomimetics are represented both inthe scientific literature and in patents. However, taking into account theincreasing number of publications in biomimetics, the number ofpublications (52) citing the international standards is low. This shows thatthe perception of technical rules is still underrepresented in the academicfield. Greater awareness and acceptance of the importance of standardsfor quality assurance even in the academic environment is discussed, andactive participation in the corresponding International Organization forStandardization committee on biomimetics is asked for.
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