Inspired by: Sharks (various species with dermal denticles)
Speedo, NASA
The Problem
Water drag limits swimming speed; conventional swimsuits don't address hydrodynamic efficiency; athletes seek marginal performance gains.
High-performance swimsuit featuring sharkskin-inspired surface texture to reduce drag and improve swimming speed.
Sharkskin has microscopic grooves (dermal denticles) that reduce hydrodynamic drag. Speedo and NASA collaborated to develop the LZR Racer swimsuit incorporating sharkskin surface technology. The suit's texture mimics shark dermal denticles to reduce water drag, resulting in measurable speed improvements.
Biomimicry Breakdown
How Sharks (various species with dermal denticles) translates into Sharkskin: LZR Swimsuit Drag Reduction
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