Ear-Bot: Locust Ear-on-a-Chip Bio-Hybrid Platform

Sensors

BenM. Maoz¹  Anton Sheinin²  Neta Shvil²  Idan Fishel²  Amir Ayali²  Yossi Yovel²  Yoni Amit² 

[1] Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv P.O. Box 39040, Israel;School of Zoology, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv 6997801, Israel;

关键词: bio-robot;    bio-hybrid;    acoustic response;    locust robot;    ear-on-a-chip;   

DOI  :  10.3390/s21010228

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

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.

【 授权许可】

Unknown