The Advanced BioTRIZ Method Based on LTE and MPV.

Area of Science:

• Biomimetic Design
• Innovation Management
• Product Development

Background:

• BioTRIZ is crucial for creative ideation in biomimetic design but faces challenges in formulating domain conflicts and assessing schemes.
• Accurate conflict formulation and scheme evaluation are critical during initial concept development and evaluation stages.

Purpose of the Study:

• To propose an advanced BioTRIZ method to address challenges in domain conflict formulation and design scheme assessment.
• To enhance the accuracy and reduce the operational difficulty of implementing BioTRIZ in product development.

Main Methods:

• Integrated the theory of technological evolution with patent analysis to develop a prompt framework for guiding large language models (LLMs) in verifying the laws of technological evolution (LTE).
• Formulated domain conflicts and derived inventive principles with standardized biological knowledge for generating conceptual solutions.
• Constructed a main parameter of value (MPV) model from user review data and employed orthogonal design with fuzzy analytic hierarchy process for systematic design evaluation.

Main Results:

• Developed a novel BioTRIZ framework incorporating LTE verification using LLMs and patent analysis.
• Successfully generated conceptual solutions and identified optimal component combinations through integrated design evaluation methods.
• Demonstrated the method's efficacy and advancement through an optimization case study of a floor scrubber.

Conclusions:

• The proposed advanced BioTRIZ method effectively addresses limitations in traditional BioTRIZ for biomimetic design.
• The integration of LTE, LLMs, and advanced evaluation techniques significantly improves the accuracy and practicality of the BioTRIZ process.
• This approach offers a more streamlined and accurate workflow for innovation and product development.