3D-printed biodegradable seed robot can change shape in response to humidity

Genoa, Italy (SPX) Apr 20, 2023

A robot with the shape of a seed and with the ability to explore the soil based on humidity changes. It is made of biodegradable materials and able to move within the surrounding environment without requiring batteries or other external sources of energy. These are the main features of the first I-Seed, the first 3D-printed seed-robot created at the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT-Italian I