Ever wondered if plants are more intelligent than we think? Can technology help us understand their hidden behaviors?

Shellie Boudreau and Yasmeen Hitti take plant science to a new level as they discuss the role of robotics and technology in this conversation. Yasmeen shares her PhD research on plant behavior, electrical signals, and the development of wearables for plants. They discuss how plants exhibit intelligent-like behavior, the implications of measuring plant-generated electrical signals, and the innovative Grow Space game that simulates plant growth. The conversation highlights the potential applications of this research in agriculture and the broader understanding of plant life. In this conversation, Shellie Boudreau and Yasmeen explore the intricate relationship between plants and their environment, focusing on how different wavelengths of light affect plant responses. They discuss the potential of plant wearables for monitoring health and growth, the fascinating ways plants communicate with each other, and the role of creativity in scientific research, mainly through poetry. Yasmeen shares her experiences navigating the challenges of a PhD program, the importance of open-source innovations, and her aspirations for the future in the evolving science and technology landscape.

Who is Yasmeen Hitti?
Yasmeen Hitti strongly advocates for open-source material and is interested in lowering the barrier to building ethical AI systems for humans and non-humans. She spends time on projects focusing on gender fairness, material science, the development of IoT sensors, and plant robot interfacing. At the time of recording, Yasmeen is a PhD candidate at McGill University and Mila, who aims to interface technology and build simulations of plant behavior by incorporating and utilizing plant-generated electrical signals.

Takeaways
- Plants have electrical signals that can be measured.
- The concept of plant intelligence is debated in the scientific community.
- Plant wearables can help interface technology with plant behavior.
- Electrical signals in plants can indicate their responses to environmental changes.
- Plants are capable of sensing their surroundings in ways humans cannot.
- Understanding plant signaling can lead to better agricultural practices.
- Plants can adapt to threats by changing their chemical responses.
- Plants optimize their energy capture based on light conditions.
- Different wavelengths can lead to varying electrical signals in plants.
- Plants communicate through mycelium networks and volatile organic compounds.
- Open-source tools can democratize access to scientific research.
- Future innovations in plant science may involve integrating AI and robotics.

Chapters
00:06:10 Intelligence and Life in Plants
00:12:15 Techniques for Measuring Plant Electrical Signals
00:18:23 Plant Biosensors: Applications and Adaptations
00:24:33 Grow Space: A Plant Growth Game
00:30:43 Neurons and Plants
00:36:48 Light Wavelengths on Plant Growth
00:43:00 Innovative Plant Wearables & Future Applications
00:49:22 Plants Rebel Against Human Neglect
00:55:50 Navigating AI Collaborations and Interdisciplinary Pressure
01:01:38 Navigating Academia's Changing Landscape
01:08:11 The Importance of Open Source in Research

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