Small-'C' creator, I see. I lean more toward the
Anthropic Principle, Weak or Strong.
This is a good example of
Biomimetics, and a different approach to semi-permeable surfaces generally.
Quote:
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...the researchers first experimented with covering those massive blades with a fine mesh material that was similar to what’s used in wedding veils.
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The reporter covers the Society page? A furry trip strip on the leading edge and a serrated trailing edge would be more analogous.
Edit: Then there is this from The Register:
Engineers 3D-print ROBOT SEAHORSE, then BATTER it with rubber mallets
It being El Reg, you'll notice the title in the actual URL is "/seahorse_tails_robot_tales_were_all_going_to_die/".