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  • Computational Biology

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  • Biomimetic robots emulate natural systems for scientific exploration.
  • Host-microbiome interactions involve complex information exchange.

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  • To develop novel hybrid decision architectures by integrating simulated microbial populations with physical robots.
  • To explore bio-inspired control systems merging living and nonliving components.

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  • Modeled biochemical exchanges in synthetic Escherichia coli (E. coli).
  • Developed a differential drive robot with onboard computer vision.
  • Established a communication relay between simulated cells and the robot's microcontroller.
  • Tested hybrid architectures in a 2D arena with target-seeking behavior.

Main Results:

  • Different decision architectures were implemented, demonstrating varied computational strengths.
  • Hybrid systems showed potential for runtime efficiency and reduced memory allocation.
  • Successful integration of simulated biological information with robotic control was achieved.

Conclusions:

  • Hybrid decision architectures offer a new paradigm for bio-inspired robotics.
  • These systems effectively integrate living and nonliving components for advanced control.
  • The approach provides a versatile strategy for developing efficient computational models.