Mushroom learns to crawl after being given robot body
Researchers from Cornell University and the University of Florence developed a biohybrid robot using a king trumpet mushroom to control movements, enhancing adaptability for applications in agriculture and robotics.
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Researchers from Cornell University and the University of Florence have developed a biohybrid robot that incorporates a living mushroom, specifically a king trumpet mushroom, to control its movements. This innovative robot utilizes electrical signals from the mushroom to navigate and respond to environmental stimuli, such as light and chemical signals. The project aims to explore how living systems can enhance robotic capabilities, particularly in unpredictable environments. The robot's movements are demonstrated through various mechanisms, including pumping robotic legs and wheeled systems. The integration of mycelium into the robot's electronics allows it to sense and react to its surroundings, potentially leading to applications in agriculture, such as monitoring soil chemistry and optimizing fertilizer use. This research, published in the journal Science Robotics, represents a significant advancement in biohybrid robotics, building on previous experiments that have included living organisms in robotic systems. The use of mushrooms is particularly promising due to their resilience in harsh conditions, suggesting a new frontier in the development of adaptive robots.
- A biohybrid robot has been created using a living mushroom to control its movements.
- The robot responds to environmental stimuli, enhancing its adaptability in unpredictable settings.
- Potential applications include agricultural monitoring and optimizing fertilizer use.
- The research signifies a breakthrough in biohybrid robotics, leveraging the resilience of mushrooms.
- The study was published in the journal Science Robotics.
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14 commentsSo, this research that their adaptability exceeds slime molds isn't reassuring.
Putting fungus in charge of a robot body leads directly to the creation of the Daleks and then the only way to fix that is to get Doctor Who to destroy the lab growing the mushrooms, as shown here:
https://youtu.be/RUNLK2oN5c4?t=2212
Humanity is making a terrible mistake with the "mushroom controls robot" thing, it will not end well - likely with us all cringing in the smoking ruins of civilisation whilst mushroom Daleks search for the survivors amongst the rubble.
Almost certainly.
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