219. Edible Robots Bring Tech to the Dessert Table

The Next Byte Podcast · 6 May 2025 · 14m

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The hosts discuss the 'robo cake' created by researchers at EPFL, featuring dancing gummy bears powered by edible batteries made from chocolate, vitamin B2, and activated carbon. They explore the potential of edible electronics to reduce electronic waste and enable new applications in medicine and food safety, while also appreciating the intersection of robotics and culinary arts as experiential gastronomy.

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Companies: EPFL, Mouser Electronics, Alenia
Products: robo cake
Also: Harry Potter

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219. Edible Robots Bring Tech to the Dessert Table

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