What is the impact of biomimetics on eningeering and relates sciences? Where is biomimetic research published? How rapidly is the subject of biomimetics expanding? What subjects does biomimetics encompass? Are there research communities within biomimetics?

Lepora et al. (2013) conclude: Biomimetics is becoming a leading paradigm for the development of new technologies that will potentially lead to significant scientific, societal and economic impact in the near future.