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What was the problem the Shinkansen Bullet train had?
It was fast — really fast — like, pushing 170 miles per hour fast. But every time it exited a tunnel — it was loud.
What was the name of the engineer who solved the train's problem?
His name was Eiji Nakatsu
What was Eiji Nakatsu's hobby?
He was a birdwatcher.
What animals were used in the redesign of the Bullet train?
They were three birds, the owl, the penguin and the kingfisher.
What part of the train did the owls inspired?
The train's pantograph.
What part of the train did the penguins inspired?
The pantograph’s supporting shaft.
Why was the kingfisher an inpiration to redesing the train? (Double points)(X2)
The unique shape of its beak allows the kingfisher to cathc fish while barely making a splash. The beak's design wa used to redesign the train's nose.
What year did the new design debut?
In the year 1997.
What new improvements did the new train's design have? (double points)(X2)
The train was 10% faster, used 15% less electricity and and stayed under the 70 dB noise limit in residential areas.
What part of the penguin was used to redesing the train?
The penguin's belly.
Who is Janine Benyus?
She is the person who wrote a book that coined the term “Biomimicry”.
What does Janine Benyus say about people who design our world?
That they never take a biology class. So they're novices in how the world works.
In what year was the term "Biomimicry" introduced?
In the year 1997 by Janine Benyus.
Apart from the animals used to redesign the Bullet train, what other animals are mentioned in the video as source of inspiration? (mention three)
The gecko, the prairie dogs, the shark, the fish.
In your opinion what is Biomimicry? (Double points) (X2)
Possible answer
It's the design and production of materials, structures, and systems that are inspired on animals or plants.
In what country can you ride the Sinkansen Bullet train?
In Japan.