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Metamorphosis Key to Creating Stable Walking Robots

Posted January 11, 2011 8:25 AM

From New Scientist - Online News:

Virtual robots learning to walk are steadiest on their feet when they start out with no legs and are allowed to evolve limbs over time. As well as helping to design more stable robots, the implication is that creatures whose body plans morph as they grow may have an evolutionary advantage.

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Re: Metamorphosis Key to Creating Stable Walking Robots

01/13/2011 2:07 PM

Soooo,

The typical child cycle of:

Roll over, Sit up, Crawl, Stand, Walk, Run...

Is less desirable?

At least it doesn't take a couple million biologic years!!

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