Can a Labyrinth of Plants Win the Abel Prize?

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Hans Munthe-Kaas from the University of Bergen has created a unique labyrinth featuring tall plants for the upcoming Abel Prize celebration. The labyrinth's hexagonal design is visually appealing, and its layout is adaptable due to the use of potted plants. This flexibility adds an intriguing element to the maze, enhancing the experience for visitors. There is also a suggestion for the labyrinth to be a traveling exhibit, with an imaginative idea of using Amazon pallet mover robots to dynamically rearrange the maze, creating an ever-changing challenge for participants.
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Hans Munthe-Kaas of the University of Bergen has designed a new labyrinth made of tall plants which will be the part of next year’s celebration for the winner of the Abel Prize.

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I like the look of its hexagonal design.
Interestingly, because some of the plants are in pots, its layout can be modified.
Further confusing the confused.
 
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Awesome! Now if only they could make this a traveling exhibit...

Imagine if the pots were on those Amazon pallet mover robots and then you could orchestrate a dynamic maze from which no one could escape.
 
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