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What will be the public reaction to Cornell's cyborg mushroom project by March 2025?
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Cornell Researchers Develop Cyborg Mushroom with Robotic Body That Fears Darkness
Sep 16, 2024, 10:00 AM
Researchers at Cornell University have developed a unique cyborg by integrating a mushroom with a robotic body. The project, which involved using an oyster mushroom, aimed to explore the potential of fungi as a biological interface. The mushroom, equipped with crab-like legs, was able to crawl and respond to stimuli such as light. It even exhibited behaviors such as fearing darkness and flopping about when annoyed. This innovative research highlights the potential for combining biological organisms with robotic systems to create new forms of life-like entities.
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