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. 2015 Aug 6;5(4):20150031. doi: 10.1098/rsfs.2015.0031

Figure 7.

Figure 7.

The quadrant diagram, originally proposed by Don Stokes, summarizes his perspective on different styles of research [44]. Bioinspired research lies, almost by definition, in the fourth quadrant (Pasteur's quadrant), where fundamental scientific understanding is closely linked with technology aimed at impacting society. Adapted from [44].