#Robots can now physically grow, heal, and adapt by integrating parts from their environment or other machines, marking a significant step toward autonomous, self-sustaining robotic systems. @CUSEAS @ScienceAdvances https://t.co/LUPnr9cuXT https://t.co/5enwQg0xHc
Robot metabolism: Toward machines that can grow by consuming other machines.
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Participants express enthusiasm for the concept of robotic growth through self-assembly and environmental adaptation, citing examples like robots that can heal, grow, and integrate parts from their surroundings. The tone is optimistic and focused on the transformative potential of this technology, emphasizing its significance for autonomous systems while occasionally speculating on potential risks.
Most discussions support the idea of robots capable of self-growth and environmental integration, viewing it as a promising and innovative development.
Participants show high interest, with many excited about the potential applications and significance of the research.
Some posts delve into practical implications and potential future developments, indicating moderate engagement.
The overall tone suggests this research could influence future robotics and AI advancements, though it's still emerging science.
Abstract in brief
- Biological lifeforms possess essential abilities such as healing, growing, adapting, and reproducing, which enable their survival and development.
- In contrast, current robots are limited by their static designs, lacking the capacity for self-repair or environmental integration, despite advancements in artificial intelligence for behavior adaptation.
- The authors propose that using simple modular components in robot design could allow for open-ended physical adaptation, enabling machines to grow and improve by consuming materials from their environment or other robots, demonstrated through a truss modular robot platform.
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Most liked on X and BlueskyCan rotors EAT other robots? We demonstrate a new "Robot Metabolism" process where robots grow by consuming parts from other robots: https://t.co/uJY5GJhbkW https://t.co/gPyJeJPWDt
We are excited to have our paper "Robot metabolism: Toward machines that can grow by consuming other machines" in this special issue of @science.org Advances. Paper: www.science.org/doi/10.1126/... #ScienceAdvances
This is the WRONG way to assemble Truss Links! What is the right way for robots to build robots? One option is self-assembly https://t.co/CNFIMAddJw Robot Metabolism Paper: https://t.co/1BJKjmk26w Thanks to @YunzhuLiYZ & @binghao_huang from #RobotPIL https://t.co/Ca3aPwQawK
Robots made of simple modules can mechanically adapt themselves by consuming previously shed components or parts from the environment, allowing the robots to autonomously grow faster, bigger, and more capable. https://t.co/vsXN9sON66 https://t.co/wEsgA1uyQ7
お疲れ様です、未来研公式です。先日のロボットの話題で、自己修復出来るロボットが現れたら永久に稼働を続けるという可能性に言及しました。どうもそれは実現していた模様。この度米コロンビア大が開発したロボットは体内に新しい部品を組み込み、自己修復をするのだとか。 https://t.co/EopWKGxfw0
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RT @hodlipson: Can rotors EAT other robots? We demonstrate a new "Robot Metabolism" process where robots grow by consuming parts from other…
Robot metabolism: Toward machines that can grow by consuming other machines @CUSEAS @ColumbiaGSAS @ZuckermanBrain @columbiamag @columbia https://t.co/pXU0bbmN4Z https://t.co/8CWjvFnb0F
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We are excited to have our paper "Robot metabolism: Toward machines that can grow by consuming other machines" in this special issue of @science.org Advances. Paper: www.science.org/doi/10.1126/... #ScienceAdvances
I love @IEEESpectrum Video Friday! We're honored to have our Robot Metabolism paper featured. Download the paper here: https://t.co/AcATvlZRvF https://t.co/jeiSrzJ2tJ
@IEEESpectrum Thank you @IEEESpectrum for featuring our video. For more details on the Robot Metabolism, access our paper here https://t.co/NspaVeYTGs
I love @IEEESpectrum Video Friday! We're honored to have our Robot Metabolism paper featured. See the paper here: https://t.co/NspaVeYTGs https://t.co/jeiSrzIuEb
これってインタフェースを介して他のデバイスを操作したり(FlexRay、SCADAヘタしたらDNP3)、能力を取り込んだりできる(計算能力や通信等)可能性あるのでかなり危険だと思うんですけど。 Robot metabolism: Toward machines that can grow by consuming other machines https://t.co/8JgsQ1iFM9
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Scientists Create Self-Assembling Robots https://t.co/D7036jJlE7 via @YouTube
This is the WRONG way to assemble Truss Links! What is the right way for robots to build robots? One option is self-assembly https://t.co/CNFIMAddJw Robot Metabolism Paper: https://t.co/1BJKjmk26w Thanks to @YunzhuLiYZ & @binghao_huang from #RobotPIL https://t.co/Ca3aPwQawK
Liked on YouTube: Scientists Create Self-Assembling Robots https://t.co/PnscIbPEYG
Our paper "Robot metabolism: Toward machines that can grow by consuming other machines" was published in the latest issue of @science.org Advances: www.science.org/doi/10.1126/... For more visit robotmetabolism.github.io @columbiaseas.bsky.social #ScienceAdvances #ModularRobots #RobotMetabolism
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RT @hodlipson: Can rotors EAT other robots? We demonstrate a new "Robot Metabolism" process where robots grow by consuming parts from other…
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Robot metabolism: Toward machines that can grow by consuming other machines | Science Advances www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
お疲れ様です、未来研公式です。先日のロボットの話題で、自己修復出来るロボットが現れたら永久に稼働を続けるという可能性に言及しました。どうもそれは実現していた模様。この度米コロンビア大が開発したロボットは体内に新しい部品を組み込み、自己修復をするのだとか。 https://t.co/EopWKGxfw0
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Robot metabolism: Toward machines that can grow by consuming other machines | Science Advances www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
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RT @hodlipson: Can rotors EAT other robots? We demonstrate a new "Robot Metabolism" process where robots grow by consuming parts from other…
RT @hodlipson: Can rotors EAT other robots? We demonstrate a new "Robot Metabolism" process where robots grow by consuming parts from other…
RT @hodlipson: Can rotors EAT other robots? We demonstrate a new "Robot Metabolism" process where robots grow by consuming parts from other…
RT @hodlipson: Can rotors EAT other robots? We demonstrate a new "Robot Metabolism" process where robots grow by consuming parts from other…
Can rotors EAT other robots? We demonstrate a new "Robot Metabolism" process where robots grow by consuming parts from other robots: https://t.co/uJY5GJhbkW https://t.co/gPyJeJPWDt
RT @alfonslopeztena: Robot metabolism: Toward machines that can grow bigger, faster, and more capable by consuming materials from their env…
RT @alfonslopeztena: Robot metabolism: Toward machines that can grow bigger, faster, and more capable by consuming materials from their env…
RT @alfonslopeztena: Robot metabolism: Toward machines that can grow bigger, faster, and more capable by consuming materials from their env…
Robots made of simple modules can mechanically adapt themselves by consuming previously shed components or parts from the environment, allowing the robots to autonomously grow faster, bigger, and more capable. https://t.co/vsXN9sON66 https://t.co/wEsgA1uyQ7
They are going to come for us. Robot metabolism: Toward machines that can grow by consuming other machines | Science Advances https://t.co/jdlMVHzOYo
Robot metabolism: Toward machines that can grow bigger, faster, and more capable by consuming materials from their environment and other robots https://t.co/NrN9mlD9KG
Robot metabolism: Toward machines that can grow by consuming other machines | Science Advances https://t.co/BGrnz52Jk3
robot metabolism isn't real, and it can't hurt you robot metabolism: https://t.co/gvQxsdg3Sc
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Robot metabolism: Toward machines that can grow by consuming other machines L: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.adu6897 C: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44622999 posted on 2025.07.20 at 04:17:13 (c=0, p=3)
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RT @TechXplore_com: #Robots can now physically grow, heal, and adapt by integrating parts from their environment or other machines, marking…
RT @TechXplore_com: #Robots can now physically grow, heal, and adapt by integrating parts from their environment or other machines, marking…
#Robots can now physically grow, heal, and adapt by integrating parts from their environment or other machines, marking a significant step toward autonomous, self-sustaining robotic systems. @CUSEAS @ScienceAdvances https://t.co/LUPnr9cuXT https://t.co/5enwQg0xHc
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Robot metabolism: Toward machines that can grow by consuming other machines Science Advances www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
Our latest paper just dropped! You can read Robot metabolism: Toward machines that can grow by consuming other machines @ScienceAdvances. Congratulations and a big thank you to the whole team! https://t.co/NspaVeYTGs #scienceadvances #columbiaseas #DevelopmentalRobotics https://t.co/St7t99fDsE
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