A Miniaturized Mechatronic System Inspired by Plant Roots for Soil Exploration

This paper describes the principles and theoretical investigations, supported by experimental measurements, aimed at designing and developing a novel mechatronic system for soil exploration, inspired by the apical part of the plant roots, named apex. Each single plant root has to move through the su...

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Published in:	IEEE/ASME transactions on mechatronics Vol. 16; no. 2; pp. 201 - 212
Main Authors:	Mazzolai, Barbara, Mondini, Alessio, Corradi, Paolo, Laschi, Cecilia, Mattoli, Virgilio, Sinibaldi, Edoardo, Dario, Paolo
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	New York IEEE 01.04.2011 The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
Subjects:	Apexes Bio-inspired reactive algorithm biomimetic robotics Biosensors Data acquisition Detectors Exploration Gravitation Gravitropism Gravity mechatronic design Mechatronics Moisture control moisture sensor osmotic actuator Plant roots Product development Prototypes Soil (material) Soil measurements Soil moisture System testing
ISSN:	1083-4435, 1941-014X
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