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These electrical signals, generated by the living mycelium, were then converted into digital information that could be used to control the robotic components. The result is a hybrid entity that can respond to its environment, with the mushroom "brain" directing the movements of the robotic body.
When exposed to ultraviolet light, for example, the mushroom cyborg is able to alter its gait and trajectory, demonstrating a direct response to environmental stimuli. As one researcher noted, "Mushrooms don't really like light, so based on the difference in the intensities of the light, you can get different functions of the robot - it will move faster or move away from the light."
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