Biohybrid machine ushers new era of robotics, scientists say
  • OtterOPEnglish
    180·
    1 month ago

    Combining this mobility with the fungi’s ability to sense chemical and biological signals could prove useful in a range of applications, according to the researchers.

    “By growing mycelium into the electronics of a robot, we were able to allow the biohybrid machine to sense and respond to the environment,” said Rob Shepherd, a professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering at Cornell.

    Maybe someday my houseplant could get up for a drink of water in the middle of the night.

    Assuming this tech isn’t limited to mushrooms

    • PineRune
      180·
      1 month ago

      Mushrooms walking in one’s house at night can bring new meaning to the phrase “tripping on shrooms.”"

    • CaveEnglish
      70·
      1 month ago

      The reminds me of Levi from the show Scavengers Reign

      • sloppysol
        40·
        1 month ago

        You remind me of Levi from Scavengers Reign.

    • muhyb
      30·
      1 month ago

      Mushrooms are more close to animals than plants though.