Fungal Mycelia Powers Innovative 'Biohybrid' Robots

Cornell researchers develop robots controlled by fungal networks, offering new environmental sensing capabilities.

Cornell and University of Florence researchers created robots using mycelium from king oyster mushrooms.
The fungal mycelia generate electrical signals that control the robots' movements and responses to stimuli.
These 'biohybrid' robots can adapt to environmental changes, potentially improving agricultural practices.
The research highlights the potential for living systems to enhance robotic autonomy and sensory capabilities.
Published in Science Robotics, this study opens new pathways for integrating biological systems with technology.