Biosyncretic

Integrating biology and engineering for innovative solutions.

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Biosyncretic Definition

A biosyncretic system integrates living biological parts (cells, tissues, organisms) with engineered hardware/software (sensors, controllers, structures) so each side does what it’s best at—biology for sensing/adaptation/actuation, engineering for precision/control/scale. The goal is a single, functional device (e.g., a robot, sensor, or implant) that neither biology nor machines could achieve alone.

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We merge biology and engineering to create advanced robotics and materials.

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Transforming healthcare through biologically integrated devices and systems.

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Streamlining automation by combining living systems with engineered technologies.

FAQ

What does “Biosyncretic” mean?
Integrating living biology with engineered systems so biology handles sensing/adaptation/actuation and engineering provides precision/control/scale.
How is it different from “biohybrid”?
Biohybrid = broad mix of living + artificial; Biosyncretic = functional integration and closed-loop control in one device.
Examples?
Muscle-powered micro-robots; tissue-integrated sensors/implants; wet-lab automation with robots + AI.
Why does this matter?
Combines strengths to enable devices/workflows neither side can do alone.
Who is it for?
Researchers, engineers, founders at the biology × hardware/AI boundary.
Read more:
NSR 2022: https://academic.oup.com/nsr/article/10/5/nwac274/6865380
Springer 2025: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11431-024-2881-4
MIT: https://www.media.mit.edu/articles/biohybrid-robots-recent-progress-challenges-and-perspectives/

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