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Self-assembling robots and the potential of artificial evolution

Emma Hart · TED

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What if robots could build and optimize themselves -- with little to no help from humans? Computer scientist Emma Hart is working on a new technology that could make "artificial evolution" possible. She explains how the three ingredients of biological evolution can be replicated digitally to build robots that can self-assemble and adapt to any environment -- from the rocky terrain of other planets to the darkest depths of the ocean -- potentially ushering in a new generation of exploration.

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Institution
TED
Department
TEDWomen 2021
Speaker
Emma Hart
Year
2021
Level
For everyone
Language
English
Subjects
Biology, Computer science, Earth and environment
Source
TED
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