Schooling Fish, Flocking Birds Inspire Breakthrough in Robot ‘Swarm Intelligence’ A new framework has been designed to push forward swarm intelligence, the branch of AI that draws inspiration from the collective behaviors of animals like schooling fish and flocking birds. This innovative approach mimics the decentralized nature of these animal groups, where individuals coordinate their […]
Harvard’s wriggling robot swarm mimics blackworms to move as one on land and water
Harvard’s Wriggling Robot Swarm Mimics Blackworms for Seamless Land and Water Movement Harvard researchers have turned the nightmarish behavior of California blackworms into the foundation for a groundbreaking innovation in robotics. By studying the intricate movements of these tiny creatures, scientists have developed a swarm of soft robots that can navigate various terrains with remarkable […]