Wooden Robot and Its Applications

The video introduces a self-propelling wooden robot inspired by nature, designed to aid in reforestation and energy harvesting. It mimics the hygromorphic properties of plants like the erodium, but with improved efficiency. The robot is made from oak wood, making it biodegradable and capable of carrying heavier seeds. It can be customized for different terrains and even dropped from drones. The design blends soft and hard robotics, offering new possibilities in sustainable engineering.

What is one of the primary applications of the self-propelling wooden robot?

• Constructing roads

• Replanting forests

• Building skyscrapers

• Mining minerals

Which natural structure inspired the development of the wooden robot?

• Hygromorphs

• Spider webs

• Bird nests

• Beehives

What was a major problem with the erodium plant's seed drilling mechanism?

• It was too fast

• It had a low success rate

• It was too expensive

• It was too noisy

What type of wood was chosen for the robot due to its strength and accessibility?

• Pine

• Birch

• Maple

• Oak

What is the benefit of using only wood in the robot's construction?

• It is fireproof

• It is biodegradable

• It is lightweight

• It is waterproof

How much weight can the wooden robot carry compared to natural hydromorphic seed tails?

• Up to 25 milligrams

• Up to 50 milligrams

• Up to 75 milligrams

• Up to 100 milligrams

What additional elements were added to the robot to enhance plant health?

• Algae

• Bacteria

• Fungi and nematodes

• Insects

What category do the wooden robots fall into, blending both soft and hard robot characteristics?

• Liquid robots

• Firm robots

• Flexible robots

• Rigid robots

What is one potential application of firm robots mentioned in the video?

• Flying in the sky

• Interacting with soil

• Cleaning oceans

• Cooking food

What natural resource does the wooden robot rely on for its operation?

• Solar energy

• Water

• Electricity

• Wind