Biology:Elowan
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Elowan is a plant-robot cyborg. Using its own internal bioelectrical signals, The plant has a robotic extension that makes it move towards light sources.[1] Electrodes are inserted into the leaves, stem, and ground to detect the faint bioelectrical signals the plant produces. Then they are amplified so the robot can read them. So when the plant "wants" to go to light, the cyborg automatically goes to the nearest light source.[1]
Future extensions of the robot could provide: Protection, growth frameworks, and nutrients.[1]
Other factors that could make the cyborg move are temperature, soil, and gravity conditions[2]
Elowan is one in a series of plant-electronic hybrid experiments.[1]alt=a variation of elowan where the plant is a flower.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Project Overview ‹ Elowan: A plant-robot hybrid". https://www.media.mit.edu/projects/elowan-a-plant-robot-hybrid/overview/.
- ↑ Aouf, Rima Sabina (2018-12-07). "MIT "cyborg botany" researcher builds plant-robot hybrid" (in en). https://www.dezeen.com/2018/12/07/mit-elowan-cyborg-botany-plant-robot-hybrid/.
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