Self-sustaining robot has an artificial gut (w/ Video)
Tuesday, July 20, 2010 - 06:07
in Biology & Nature
(PhysOrg.com) -- UK researchers have developed an autonomous robot with an artificial gut that enables it to fuel itself by eating and excreting. The robot is the first bot powered by biomass to be demonstrated operating without assistance for several days. Being self-sustaining would enable robots of the future to function unaided for long periods.