Definition and conceptual understanding of the KBI members: Biointelligence is a result of the convergence of biological systems with hard- and software. The fruitful exchange of knowledge between life sciences, engineering, and computer science has the potential to trigger a new technological paradigm that will enable innovative transformation paths and technological pathways in many application fields.
Biointelligent systems contain an engineering component, a biological component, and a feedback loop, and exhibit characteristics of (artificial) intelligence. Biointelligent systems are intended to contribute to a future-oriented, sustainable design of products and production in various societal areas, including health, nutrition, energy, housing, and consumption.
Accordingly, a system is only considered biointelligent if it lives up to the above mentioned criteria and is used in a harmony with its natural and social environments.
