Hybrid slime mould-based system for unconventional computing

Physarum polycephalum is considered to be promising for the realization of unconventional computational systems. In this work, we present results of three slime mould-based systems. We have demonstrated the possibility of transporting biocompatible microparticles using attractors, repellents and a D...

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Published in:International journal of general systems 2015-04, Vol.44 (3), p.341-353
Main Authors: Berzina, T., Dimonte, A., Cifarelli, A., Erokhin, V.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Color
Colour
Computation
Conducting polymers
Conductivity
Hybrid control systems
microparticles
Mold
Molds
Physarum polycephalum
polyaniline
Polymers
Resistivity
Slime
slime mould
Transporting
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Summary:Physarum polycephalum is considered to be promising for the realization of unconventional computational systems. In this work, we present results of three slime mould-based systems. We have demonstrated the possibility of transporting biocompatible microparticles using attractors, repellents and a DEFLECTOR. The latter is an external tool that enables to conduct Physarum motion. We also present interactions between slime mould and conducting polymers, resulting in a variation of their colour and conductivity. Finally, incorporation of the Physarum into the organic memristive device resulted in a variation of its electrical characteristics due to the slime mould internal activity.
ISSN:0308-1079
1563-5104
DOI:10.1080/03081079.2014.997523