Abstract
We have developed a neuro-robot-hybrid system using a living neuronal network and a miniature moving robot. The living network of rat hippocampal neurons can distinguish patterns of action potentials evoked by different inputs, suggesting that a cultured neuronal network can represent particular states as symbols. We used a Khepera II robot and a robot made using a LEGO mindstorm NXT kit to interface with a living neuronal network and the outer world. We call the system ‘vitroid’. Vitroid has living neurons, a robot body, and direct coupling controllers to interface the neurons with the robot. Vitroid was able to perform obstacle avoidance behaviour with premised control rule sets.
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