Contributor:
Fishel, Idan;
Amit, Yoni;
Shvil, Neta;
Sheinin, Anton;
Ayali, Amir;
Yovel, Yossi;
Maoz, Ben M.
Published:
MDPI AG, 2021
Published in:
Sensors, 21 (2021) 1, Seite 228
Language:
English
DOI:
10.3390/s21010228
ISSN:
1424-8220
Origination:
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Description:
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.