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| Tree Philodendron (Public Domain) |
The
philodendron, which usually sits at the eastern
end of the table, had now moved somewhat
west. Before concluding that your house is
haunted, consider this possibility: the philodendron
had some technological help.
Its cute
little stand is actually an interactive
device that responds to changing light. Most plants
can bend on their own accord, but this puts a
whole new spin on the maneuver.
When a plant
signals the need for light, its robotic stand
can speed up the process. The philodendron
is then wheeled over to the nearest glow.
Wonder what
will happen when trees get their own
wheels. Will they seek revenge for decades
of indiscriminate logging?
Resources
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/mit-researchers-create-a-robot-houseplant-that-moves-on-its-own/ar-BBQxhMh?OCID=ansmsnnews11
Copyright December 6, 2018 by Linda Van Slyke All Rights Reserved
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