Bionics are mentioned frequently in literature and namely Leonardo da Vinci who was not only an artist but a skilled engineer, his many sketches were way ahead of their time, such as his flying apparatus.

Historical overview of milestones and examples of BIONIC:

• 1920: Raoul Heinrich Francé developed the salt shaker from the poppy seed capsule
• 1925: George de Mestral registers the patent for Velcro based on the fruit of the Burdock which frequently got stuck in dogs hair.
• 1960: The term bionics was introduced by the U.S. Air Force Major Jack E. Steele
• 1970ies: Willhelm Barthlott: Lotus effect

For those that think that BIONIC can only be used for technical advantage has to be crazy, management processes involving communication can also be aided by BIONIC. There are so many areas that can benefit from this principle.

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Recently the new „Via Natura“ hiking trail was opened that enables one to learn the art of reading nature. 

On route is the first European Bio island,   where both young and old can experience the world of BIONIC. Every year students are given the opportunity to test their capability in technical and natural research. 

The first internship from the nature park was invited to take part in the 2008 international BIONIC congress at Schönbrunn, Vienna to present the findings from the nature park. At the School of senses in Neumarkt one can see a BIONIC display and in the future the nature park is intending further initiatives to enhance the region.