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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. but... by taff^2 · · Score: -1, Troll

    can it still fetch my beer after I've kicked it's head in?

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  2. Hmmm... by markom · · Score: -1, Troll

    Smart self-healin grobots, "unstoppable" spreading virii infecting nuclear power plants...

    Sounds too much like Terminator N to me ;-)

  3. In soviet russia by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    Robots learn YOU!

    I for one welcome our new learning robot overlords!

    A learning Natalie Portman robot pouring digital hot grits down my virtual pants.

    Anything else?