Abstract
During hundreds of millions of years of evolution, insects have evolved some of the most efficient and robust sensing organs, often far more sensitive than their man-made equivalents. In this study, we demonstrate a hybrid bio-technological approach, integrating a locust tympanic ear with a robotic platform. Using an Ear-on-a-Chip method, we manage to create a long-lasting miniature sensory device that operates as part of a bio-hybrid robot. The neural signals recorded from the ear in response to sound pulses, are processed and used to control the robot’s motion. This work is a proof of concept, demonstrating the use of biological ears for robotic sensing and control.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 228 |
Pages (from-to) | 1-11 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | Sensors |
Volume | 21 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Jan 2021 |
Keywords
- Acoustic response
- Bio-hybrid
- Bio-robot
- Ear-on-a-chip
- Locust robot