In areas of rapid urban development, engineered geotechnical systems are evolving significantly. However, incorporating natural systems and bio-based phenomena can enhance these structures. Coastal structures like transmission towers and pylons, often founded on loose sands, face challenges from excessive overturning moments and lateral loads. These structures frequently require additional support systems as they cannot be adequately anchored to the soil. To address this, bio-inspired technology mimicking tree root systems has been adapted into shallow foundation systems to improve performance. The extensive root system of palm trees and the biomechanics of these roots supporting the slender tree trunk can significantly reduce bending moments during extreme wind conditions. These features can be applied to shallow foundation systems in coastal areas with heavy winds and loose sand deposits. This study focuses on an attempt to understand these improvisations, wherein a numerical analysis is carried out for a typical raft footing with additional grippers simulating the overall root system of palm trees. The gripper system of the raft is expected to sufficiently increase the load-carrying capacity and reduce the settlement of the foundation system. At the introductory level, a parametric study is carried out in PLAXIS 3D to compare the failure patterns, the influence of lateral load and dimensional parameters to understand the behaviour of the gripper foundation.