Acer i-Seed, the first eco-friendly fluorescent artificial seed (IMAGE)

Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia - IIT

Acer i-Seed, the first eco-friendly fluorescent artificial seed

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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.

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IIT-Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia

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