Mould Robotics, "Plasmobot" from Science Daily

Previously I had posted an article link regarding the new mold computing robot, Plasmobot. I am trying to keep this blog and its links up-to-date, and therefore I've tracked the article down to make sure it hasn't disappeared from the web. It's still here, just in a different place (same website) on Science Daily.

The link posted earlier this month for 'Plasmobot' has moved to the following link:

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/08/090827073256.htm

Earlier this month an article appeared on Science Daily regarding a new robot made of mold (physarum polycephalum) which responds to contact with light by physically moving. Moreover, this plasmodium robot has been observed to locate the nearest route to acquire its sustenance (literally stretching outward to wrap around food). The purpose of the project is the creation of an amorphous computing robot. However, the possibilities for a plasmodium robot are far beyond the scope of its medium. For those interested in following this work, please read this article of reference here.