Fungal skin for robots

Gandia, Antoni; Adamatzky, Andrew

Abstract

Advancements in mycelium technology, stemming from fungal electronics and the development of living mycelium composites and skins, have opened new avenues in the fusion of biological and artificial systems. This paper explores an experimental endeavour that successfully incorporates living, self-regenerating, and reactive Ganoderma sessile mycelium into a model cyborg figure, creating a bio-cybernetic entity. The mycelium, cultivated using established techniques, was homogeneously grown on the cyborg model's surface, demonstrating robust reactivity to various stimuli such as light exposure and touch. This innovative merger points towards the future of sustainable biomaterials and the potential integration of these materials into new and existing technologies.

Citation

Gandia, A., & Adamatzky, A. (2024). Fungal skin for robots. BioSystems, 235, Article 105106. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biosystems.2023.105106

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Dec 16, 2023
• Online Publication Date: Dec 19, 2023
• Publication Date: Jan 31, 2024
• Deposit Date: Jan 19, 2024
• Publicly Available Date: Jan 23, 2024
• Journal: BioSystems
• Print ISSN: 0303-2647
• Electronic ISSN: 1872-8324
• Publisher: Elsevier
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 235
• Article Number: 105106
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biosystems.2023.105106
• Keywords: Bio-electronics, Bio-wearables, Fungi, Electrical activity, Spiking
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/11550818