December 2018 PMID 33141694

Morphogenesis in robot swarms.

I Slavkov, D Carrillo-Zapata, N Carranza, X Diego, F Jansson, J Kaandorp, S Hauert, J Sharpe

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The discussions around the article reveal a high level of enthusiasm and curiosity, exemplified by expressions like 'fantástico video' and 'congrats,' which highlight excitement. The mention of robots self-organizing without intervention and references to cellular level decision-making demonstrate interest in both practical implications and foundational processes. Overall, tone and word choice indicate a community that sees this research as innovative and potentially transformative in the field of robotics.

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Morphogenesis in robot swarms mimics biological processes where millions of cells self-organize into complex structures, controlled by gene-like circuits that are robust and adaptable.
The study demonstrates purely self-organizing behaviors in a swarm of 300 robots that can form organic and adaptable shapes without localizing themselves, relying solely on local interactions with neighbors.
This research represents progress toward creating robotic systems capable of emergent, functional shape formation similar to natural morphogenesis, with potential applications in construction and exploration.]

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RT @sabinehauert: Woot! #IROS2019 + RA-L paper on controllable morphogenesis in robot swarms accepted! @IROS2019MACAU here we come.... Cong…

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RT @sabinehauert: Woot! #IROS2019 + RA-L paper on controllable morphogenesis in robot swarms accepted! @IROS2019MACAU here we come.... Cong…

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Sabine Hauert

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Woot! #IROS2019 + RA-L paper on controllable morphogenesis in robot swarms accepted! @IROS2019MACAU here we come.... Congrats Daniel Carrillo Zapata @farscopecdt

Jun 20, 2019 · 26 likes · 2 shares · 6,215 followers View post →

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RT @SwarmDynamics: Slavkov et al Morphogenesis in #robot swarms https://t.co/8wrTPdGiNA & our plant-inspired ideas @PayamZahadat et al #V…

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RT @SwarmDynamics: Slavkov et al Morphogenesis in #robot swarms https://t.co/8wrTPdGiNA & our plant-inspired ideas @PayamZahadat et al #V…

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RT @shikihuton: この仕事は極めて重要だと思うんだけど，ラボセミナーであんま共感されなくてかなしいのでここに晒します．https://t.co/h0jEgIdC79

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RT @shikihuton: この仕事は極めて重要だと思うんだけど，ラボセミナーであんま共感されなくてかなしいのでここに晒します．https://t.co/h0jEgIdC79

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この仕事は極めて重要だと思うんだけど，ラボセミナーであんま共感されなくてかなしいのでここに晒します．https://t.co/h0jEgIdC79

Jan 25, 2019 · 3 likes · 3 shares · 745 followers View post →

BristolEngMaths

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Watch a swarm of 300 tiny robots self-organise to form adaptable & robust shapes: https://t.co/RM8nJhKH3o from paper morphogenesis in robot swarms: https://t.co/vLvsTph1ml @BristolRobotLab

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Sabine Hauert

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Thanks for including the “morphogenesis in robot swarms” video! https://t.co/Dairoh7QoC

Jan 5, 2019 · 3 likes · 6,215 followers View post →

Kazuya Horibe / a.k.a kakehuton

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https://t.co/SFDrwaS2uM Morphogenesis in robot swarmsという論文の価値を理解するために群ロボットの背景知識を仕入れていたんやけど，これは価値がありなおかつ夢が広がりそうということがおぼろげにわかってきた

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RT @TIFAC_India: Morphogenesis in robot swarms - 300 robots were able to self-organize without any intervention, following only pre-program…

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