Acer i-Seed: the first eco-friendly fluorescent artificial seed for monitoring soil temperature by using drones (VIDEO)
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The soft robot, named Acer i-Seed, is inspired by natural Acer seeds and can monitor the temperature of the soil by becoming luminescent. It is made of a biocompatible and compostable material, and it has been realized with 3D printing technologies. A drone can be used to spread them out in large areas and study the terrain at a distance.
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IIT-Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia
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