Overview

• 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.