This novel idea was proposed by scientists from Japan and sees robotics taking a new direction with the help of biology.
This is the first study that uses an entire living organism, attempting to take robotics in a new direction by combining it with biology.The team focused on using pill bugs and chitons as the functional grippers attached to the end of the robotic arms. The concept involves using the reflexive habits of these organisms to grasp objects and apply their movements to robots.
The team used 3D printing to design harnesses and housings made of carbon composites for living organisms. These allowed them to interact with external objects without hindering movement. Their method stands out compared to previous studies as the team leveraged structures and movements of specific body parts of these organisms without disconnecting them from the organism. This preserves the life and integrity of the creature.regarding using organisms for our personal use. However, the researchers emphasized that they were committed to the ethical treatment of these organisms.
In a press release, the researchers said, "It will be crucially important to enforce bioethics rules and regulations, especially when dealing with animals that have higher cognition. We recommend caution when handling any animal and to exercise mindfulness in avoiding their suffering as much as possible and to the best of our knowledge."The team tested the pill bug end effector using a piece of cotton weighing 0.03 grams.
They also envision grasping devices using carnivorous plants such as the Venus flytrap and Australian sundew. The team has shown a new direction for robotics research.In robotics, an end effector is a device at the end of a robotic arm designed to physically interact with objects or the environment itself. Effectively, it serves as the hand of the robot, carrying out tasks on behalf of humans.
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