Scientists from Soochow University studied the structure of the hairs that help the predatory plant react to touch with lightning speed.
The bionic sensor they developed, called BTHM, has the ability to detect weak forces, displacements and vibrations. It imitates the principle of action of plant hairs, in which a rigid rod is attached to a flexible base, on which a special sensitive element is placed.
Experiments have shown that the BTHM sensor is suitable for a variety of applications, including environmental monitoring and detection of very small mechanical loads and vibrations.
Scientists are confident that their development will become a new standard in the field of sensor technology and will allow the creation of more advanced robots that can interact more accurately with the environment.
Source: Ferra
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