• Skip to main content
  • Skip to footer

Algae Biomass Organization

Harnessing the foundation of life to sustain it

  • About
    • About ABO
    • About Algae
    • Board of Directors
    • ABO Team
  • Membership
    • Our Members
    • Membership Benefits
    • Membership Application
  • Resources
    • Microalgae
    • Seaweed (Macroalgae)
    • Policy Center
    • Careers in Algae
    • Industry Technical Standards
    • Shop
  • Algae Biomass Summit
    • About the Summit
    • Submit an Abstract
    • Summit Agenda
    • Exhibit at the Summit
    • Summit Sponsorship Program
  • ABO Blog
  • Contact Us
    • Contact Us
    • Media Inquiry
  • Log In

Aug 29 2016

Robotic stingray powered by algae

By Paul Mullen

Scientists have built a robotic stingray made of muscle cells from a rat, a skeleton of gold, light activated algae proteins and plastic fins. The muscles are controlled by light through a technique known as optogenetics. Blue light causes the protein that is derived from algae and inserted into the muscle tissue to activate the muscle. According to Keith Moored of Lehigh University, rays are an ideal blueprint for the next generation of autonomous underwater vehicles as they are very efficient swimmers. Click here to read the full article.

Written by nathank · Categorized: Blog

Footer

  • Twitter
  • LinkedIn
  • Facebook

Copyright © 2023 ยท Algae Biomass Organization