ForewordChapter 1: Biomimetic ResearchGrasshopper Knee Joint – Inverse Kinematic Modeling and Simulation of Ionic Polymer Metal Composites (IPMC) ActuatorsGrasshopper Knee Joint - Torque Analysis of Actuators Using Ionic Polymer Metal Composites (IPMC)Effect of Unilateral Non-Rhythmical Stimulation on Bilateral Cerebral Cortex and Muscle Activation in PeopleChapter 2: Biomaterials and Technologies in Tissue EngineeringSynthesis and Characterization of Hydroxyapatite Powder from Natural Bovine BoneAdvances on Biomedical Titanium Surface InteractionsStrong and Bioactive Tri-Calcium Phosphate Scaffolds with Tube-Like MacroporesEffects of Cell Density on Mechanical Properties of Alginate Hydrogel Tissue ScaffoldsDamping Micromechanisms for Bones above Room TemperatureResorbable Polymer Membranes for Medical ApplicationsComparative In Vivo Study of Biocompatibility of Apatites Incorporated with 1% Zinc or Lead Ions versus Stoichiometric Hydroxyapatite