Roscosmoe Lab: Miha Godec in residency at M3 Lab, Roscoff Marine Station (FR) - July 2024
The biology of S. roscoffensis makes the species a potential model for the development of bioregenerative life support systems applied to space research: oxygen production, recycling of CO2 and nitrogen metabolism waste, regenerative tissue capacities, energy autonomy.
A milestone in this 10 years endeavour, Roscoffensis I/O proposes a Bio-AI symbiosystem that explores the intricate symbiosis between the S. Roscoffensis and artificial intelligence. The AI acts as a caretaker, but becomes an active, learning participant in the symbiotic relationship, shaping and being shaped by biological feedback.
Roscoffensis I/O serves as a platform to investigate the autonomous survival capabilities of these symbiotic organisms in isolated or extreme environments, such as those encountered during space travel. By interlinking algae, animal, and machine systems, the installation probes the boundaries of biological and technological integration. It underscores the complexity of natural interdependencies and invites us to examine animal-plant-machine interrelationships in anthropotechnical constructs, and to reflect on the future of terrestrial life forms here and in outer space.
Credit: Miha Godec & Ewen Chardronnet