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Learning Robots

Posted by michael on from the maybe-not-such-a-good-idea dept.

carnun writes "The NewScientist is reporting on a new snakelike robot that uses genetic algorithms to change its motion pattern so that it can still function after sustaining damage." Roland Piquepaille sends in a report about another "learning" robot, named Adam, which is designed to seek out and feed from "flowers".

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  1. Re:morons advise against following MiSinformation. by Starlet+Monroe · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    ...walking, talking proof that fluoride kills brain cells...

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  2. SCREAMERS? by Tei · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Screamers for free, $1 each.

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  3. Re:Worms by uberdave · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Just because a comment gets modded up initially, doesn't mean that it will keep that +5. Comments get modded down all the time.

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