In a leap for self-defense technology, plants turn tables on animals

[BrianBay9]

plant machete — David Bowen

plant controlled robot holding a machete

www.dwbowen.com

 

[Nybonsai12]

watch how much harder it swings when you start reading it comments from a bnut thread.

 

[jerzyjerzy]

I think it is a start of an anti-vegan movement...

 

[Kodama]

Fantastic!! Thanks for sharing! Now I've seen it all..lol

 

[gooeytek]

Ginkgos will release VOCs designed to attract insects that feed on insect eggs and larvae that are on its leaves. I think that's fascinating.

no USB power or wifi needed

 

[snowman04]

Will it run off Bluetooth?

 

[ShadyStump]

Hey, found the solution to that squirrel problem you've been complaining about.

 

[Wires_Guy_wires]

Putting the meal back in the bone and bloodmeal.
Friggin metal!

 

[19Mateo83]

Hey, found the solution to that squirrel problem you've been complaining about.

I need to arm all my trees. F those tree rats

 

[Paradox]

It's probably trying to cut the things some jerk stuck on its leaves off but since no eyes, no idea of depth perception.

 

[Mike Corazzi]

Ginkgos will release VOCs designed to attract insects that feed on insect eggs and larvae that are on its leaves. I think that's fascinating.

no USB power or wifi needed

Of course. EVERYONE knows the power of VOCs.