Gilberto Espaza's 'Plantas Nomadas' is a Robotic Ecosystem
Michael Hines — April 12, 2010 — Eco
References: plantasnomadas & dvice
I'm going to do my best to try and explain Gilberto Espanza's Plantas Nomadas. Plantas Nomadas ('nomadic plants' in English) is a sort of hybrid plant and microorganism robot that is fueled by a microbial fuel cell.
Plantas Nomadas knows when it needs fuel... because it's alive. It seeks out and sucks up polluted water, which feeds the plants and microbes. The plants and microbes power the microbial fuel cell and the whole cycle starts again.
Gilberto Espanza created Plantas Nomadas to show that solving the world's polluted water problems can be done with out-of-the-box designs and ideas.
Plantas Nomadas knows when it needs fuel... because it's alive. It seeks out and sucks up polluted water, which feeds the plants and microbes. The plants and microbes power the microbial fuel cell and the whole cycle starts again.
Gilberto Espanza created Plantas Nomadas to show that solving the world's polluted water problems can be done with out-of-the-box designs and ideas.
Trend Themes
1. Hybrid Robotics - The trend of combining robotics with living organisms to create hybrid systems with unique functionalities and capabilities.
2. Microbial Fuel Cells - The trend of using microorganisms to generate electricity through chemical reactions, offering a sustainable and renewable energy source.
3. Water Pollution Solutions - The trend of developing innovative technologies to address the issue of water pollution and provide sustainable solutions for clean water.
Industry Implications
1. Robotics Industry - The disruption opportunities lie in developing hybrid robotics systems that can perform tasks in various industries, such as environmental monitoring and maintenance.
2. Renewable Energy Industry - The disruption opportunities lie in exploring the potential of microbial fuel cells for generating clean and sustainable electricity in various applications, from portable devices to large-scale power plants.
3. Environmental Technology Industry - The disruption opportunities lie in creating innovative solutions to combat water pollution and ensure access to clean and safe water for both urban and rural areas.
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