LoopOfFun

• Identification of fungal strains with superior properties for material synthesis. 

• Development of genetically encoded sensors for reading and writing mechanical and structural properties. 

• Development of a robotic platform for efficient production of living materials and new growth protocols. 

• Holistic approach to product design. 

Within the framework of the LoopOfFun project, the development of open-loop and closed-loop control will enable the efficient and precise regulation of the mechanical and structural properties of fungal-based living materials. The development and applicability of the new materials will be demonstrated through the production of two demonstrator materials: one as a structural material and the other for pollutant degradation.  

Atelier LUMA/LUMA Arles participates in LoopOfFun as a specialist in the design and conception of fungal-based materials, as well as for the dissemination aspect of this project. 

Project partners: 
Albert-Ludwigs-Universitaet Freiburg (coordinator) 
Rijksuniversiteit Groningen  
Kemijski Institut  
Fraunhofer Gesellschaft Zur Forderung Der Angewandten Forschung Ev  
SAS LUMA/ARLES - LUMA Arles