Cornell Researchers Develop Fungi-Powered Biohybrid Robots

New robots use fungal mycelia to sense and respond to environmental stimuli, offering potential applications in agriculture and beyond.

The robots integrate fungal mycelia to control movements and react to inputs like light and chemicals.
Researchers built two types of robots: a soft-bodied spider-like robot and a wheeled bot.
The mycelia's electrical signals enable the robots to change their gait and trajectory.
Potential applications include monitoring soil chemistry and optimizing fertilizer use.
The study highlights the robustness and adaptability of fungi in biohybrid robotics.