Whiskers: seals are an example of perfect technique

Ajay Kottapalli

Bio-inspired MEMS and Biomedical Devices

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Description

Ajay Kottapalli develops advanced sensors based on animal senses – for example the whiskers of seals. 'They really have evolved perfectly. We have calculated that.' He is always looking for possible applications in the technology of biological phenomena. Together with colleagues he started a startup in Groningen: Sencilia.

Period	28-Mar-2024

Media coverage

Title	Whiskers: seals are an example of perfect technique
Degree of recognition	National
Media name/outlet	Broerstraat 5
Media type	Web
Duration/Length/Size	2 pages
Country/Territory	Netherlands
Date	28/03/2024
Description	Interview on the Biomimetics Research published in Broerstraat 5
Producer/Author	NIENKE BEINTEMA
URL	https://www.broerstraat5-rug.nl/broerstraat-lente-2024/alumnus-en-bedrijf
Persons	Ajay Kottapalli

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Keywords

Biomimetics
Sensors
MEMS
Seal whiskers
Flexible electronics
Wearable electronics