PLANTOID

Created roots-inspired robots that can monitor the soil and other various environments

The PLANTOID project designed and developed a number of innovative robots and ICT technologies directly inspired by the roots of plants. These robotic roots are equipped with sensors monitoring the environment and giving inputs to let them decide how to move into the soil. This technology may find applications in soil analysis, agriculture, medicine and space exploration.

MAIN THEMES:

Artificial intelligence & ITEnergy & Environment

TOPICS:

RobotsPlantsRootsSoil

COORDINATING ORGANISATION:

Fondazione Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia

WEBSITE:

www.plantoidproject.eu/

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