Self-assembling Robots And The Potential Of Artificial Evolution : Emma Hart : Ted

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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