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A BEAM robot in the style of a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pitcher_plant pitcher plant], utilizing a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microbial_fuel_cell microbial fuel cell] with insects for fuel.
 
A BEAM robot in the style of a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pitcher_plant pitcher plant], utilizing a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microbial_fuel_cell microbial fuel cell] with insects for fuel.
  
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==the plan==
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* Utilize UV LEDs to attract flying insects.
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** already purchased.
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* I'll need a super slick surface so the insect slide down into the microbial fuel cell.
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** not sure how to do this yet.
  
  
  
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Latest revision as of 22:02, 24 December 2010

Creator:
Strages
Status:
Researching
Born On:
16:41, 22 December 2010 (CST)
Last Updated:
22:02, 24 December 2010 (CDT)

Overview

A BEAM robot in the style of a pitcher plant, utilizing a microbial fuel cell with insects for fuel.

the plan

  • Utilize UV LEDs to attract flying insects.
    • already purchased.
  • I'll need a super slick surface so the insect slide down into the microbial fuel cell.
    • not sure how to do this yet.