Benjamin A. Taylor

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Benjamin A. Taylor is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of artificial life, bio-robotics, and open-source automation. His work centers on developing novel platforms that bridge biological systems and engineered robotics, with a particular focus on liquid handling and microbial fuel cells. Taylor’s most notable contribution is the creation of **EvoBot**, an open-source, modular liquid handling robot designed to nurture and monitor microbial fuel cells. This system enables automated, long-term experimentation in artificial life, allowing researchers to study nonequilibrium, transitory behaviors in living systems—a critical advance for the field. With over 16 citations for the foundational EvoBot paper alone, his work has shaped how dynamic biological experiments are conducted. Taylor also explored the use of *Physarum polycephalum* as a biological controller, further demonstrating his commitment to integrating living organisms into robotic control systems. His open-source philosophy has democratized access to sophisticated lab automation, empowering researchers worldwide to replicate and build upon his designs. Through these innovations, Taylor has established himself as a key figure in advancing both the methodology and conceptual framework of bio-inspired robotics and artificial life.