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24 Oct 2014, 11:37 pm

Scientists are developing technology mimicking intricate root systems to monitor pollution and improve food safety.

http://www.takepart.com/article/2014/10 ... org-plants

I thought this was pretty cool


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25 Oct 2014, 1:38 am

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Some examples? In search and rescue missions, Mazzolai said, a plantoid could send out root hairs that would help to anchor rubble and keep it from falling.

yep, i could see these artificial root systems used in ways similar to some adhesives, to anchor objects to one another.
i wonder how the rest of the plant works too, if it exists.


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25 Oct 2014, 1:48 am

I believe there are different types of intelligence in humans as there are in dogs. I wish I had the particular type of intelligence necessary to comprehend this article.



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25 Oct 2014, 6:40 am

I think it's smart to apply what works in nature to our own creations. 8)



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26 Oct 2014, 5:19 am

^ Indeed. That's also what has made spider-like robots successful.

Kiprobalhato wrote:
i wonder how the rest of the plant works too, if it exists.

According to the article it's supposed to have trunk, leaves and all. But it didn't say anything about how the rest of it works.


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