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Briefing
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- Self-Organizing Robot Swarm – Researchers from European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) in Barcelona and University of Bristol invented swarm of robots that can self-organize and communicate with each other
- Infrared Connection – Group of 300 robots connect and communicate with one another within 10 centimeters distance via infrared technology
- Automated Shapes and Forms – Take form of various shapes autonomously, without input from humans, as robots with low morphogen (chemical agent or signaling molecule that guides movement of cells within tissues) concentration connect to ‘Turing spots’ robots or those with high morphogen concentration
- Experimentation – Over 20 experiments were done, with each experiment taking 3.5 hours
- Simulations – Robot swarms, which mimic real cells in body, were first simulated with computer before they were developed
- Potential Applications – Include disaster response and 3D applications, such as creating bridges depending on size and shape of building or terrain, with goal to make structures self-repairing
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Accelerator
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Sector
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Information Technology
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Organization
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European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL), University of Bristol
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Source
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Original Publication Date
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December 19, 2018
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