Fungal machines : sensing and computing with fungi / Andrew Adamatzky, editor.

This unique book explores fungi as sensors, electronic devices, and potential future computers, offering eco-friendly alternatives to traditional electronics. Fungi are ancient, widely distributed organisms ranging from microscopic single cells to massive mycelium spanning hectares. They possess sen...

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Other Authors: Adamatzky, Andrew (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham : Springer ; 2023
Series:Emergence, complexity and computation ; v. 47.
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Summary:This unique book explores fungi as sensors, electronic devices, and potential future computers, offering eco-friendly alternatives to traditional electronics. Fungi are ancient, widely distributed organisms ranging from microscopic single cells to massive mycelium spanning hectares. They possess senses similar to humans, detecting light, chemicals, gases, gravity, and electric fields. It covers fungal electrical activity, sensors, electronics, computing prototypes, and fungal language. Authored by leading experts from diverse fields, the book is accessible to readers of all backgrounds, from high-schoolers to professors. It reveals the remarkable potential of fungal machines while minimizing environmental impact.
Physical Description:1 online resource (ix, 425 pages) : illustrations (some color).
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:9783031383366
3031383362
ISSN:2194-7295 ;
Source of Description, Etc. Note:Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed September 21, 2023).