mirasol® Displays – A Qualcomm Innovation Inspired by Nature

A butterfly’s shimmering wings. A peacocks iridescent plumage. These are some of mother nature’s most beautiful color displays. Now, Qualcomm brings that same power to the next generation of mobile displays with mirasol display technology.

By studying and mimicking nature’s processes and structures – a field of study called biomimetics.

Biomimicry Explained (Video)
2010 Biomimicry Conference (Video)

Examples of biomimetics

  • Velcro®

    inspired by seeds clingy burrs

  • Low-friction ship hulls

    Inspired by shark skin

  • Morphing aircraft wings

    Inspired by bird wings

  • Temperature-adapting fabric

    Inspired by pinecone

  • Dirt and water-resistant paint

    Inspired by the lotus flower

  • Neuromorphic computer chips

    Inspired by neural networks