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hallyutech.net - 10/16/2008

Robotic Plant, Least Useful Robot Yet?

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Perhaps sensing an over saturation in the market for useful robotics, researchers from Chonnam National University have developed a robotic plant. Much like traditional low cost, low maintenance, natural, abundant plants the robot plant can produce oxygen, emits aromas (hopefully pleasant ones), ...

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dvice.com - 10/20/2008

Robotic plant finds the sun, stays alive despite your neglect

— dvice.com — If your poor, mistreated plant had legs, it would walk itself in front of the sun and... out from the dank corner that it sits, slowly drying up and dying. Unfortunately for your plant, evolution hasn't decided that legs are a priority for plants. ... (more) Robotic plant finds the sun, stays alive despite your ...

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newlaunches.com - 10/21/2008

Robotic Plant developed in Korea exhales Oxygen

— newlaunches.com — Plants are an integral part of our society. They provide the vital oxygen during photosynthesis, but mankind... has always has taken a callous approach towards these live-giving members. Researchers of Chonnam National University have developed a robotic ... (more) Robotic Plant developed in Korea exhales Oxygen

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CNU's oxygen emitting robotic plants: deforestation solved
Engadget — ... "flower," the robot bends towards the person and begins to bloom and slightly shake in response to the startled victim's voice rising from a mute whimper to an alarmist howl. The robot also responds to music and light by dancing and opening and closing its petals in some kind of victory celebration. Project leader Park John-oh suggests building a robot garden from his creation -- sure, we'll get right on that just as soon as we get our Doomsday Machine back on-line. [Via Hallyu Technology]Read | Permalink | Email ...

Robotic Plant developed in Korea exhales Oxygen
Newlaunches.com — ... bud blooms. When left alone, the plant retrieves to the original state. If a person's voice becomes louder than a certain level, the flower buds will come into bloom, and the stem shakes slightly to suggest a greeting. When the room lights up, the buds open and close, and when music is played, the plant dances. Besides the ornamental purpose, I don't see any alluring factor for this robotic plant, I'd much rather concentrate on nurturing a natural live plant, than this robotic one. Source

Robotic plant works like the real thing
Coolest Gadgets — ... of a Rafflesia) as well as emit moisture to help keep the air less dry than it already is. I don’t think this robotic plant will be more popular than the real thing, but it is interesting to know we can rely on this just in case there is a nuclear fallout sometime in the future to provide us with oxygen. This robotic plant is also able to react to noise and light, but I don’t think talking to it will make it grow, since it can’t in the first place. Source: Hallyu Tech ...

Plantas robóticas que lanzarán aromatizantes y florecerán cuando te acerques
Gizmología — ... plantas sintéticas tienen que ser mejoradas para mejorar sus ventas y los investigadores crearon esta interesante forma de incrementar sus ventas. Estas plantas están diseñadas para que cuando una persona se acerque a 40cm de distancia ‘mirará’ hacia el visitante y florecerá. También florecerá cuando se le hable. Además, también imitará la fotosíntesis realizada por las plantas reales, ya que cuando reciban luz se abrirán y cuando no, se cerrarán. Enlace: ROBOTIC PLANT, LEAST USEFUL ROBOT YET? Comparte esta anotación ...