Forbes June 14, 2024
It was only a matter of time before we started to think about how robots can design – other robots.
In fact, I’ve been having these conversations with people ever since the arrival of ChatGPT, as we imagine a future where autonomous entities self-replicate. To some, it’s worth a shiver down the spine: to others, it’s valuable theory.
Now, our MIT teams are working on this kind of challenge, partly to see what’s possible.
I wanted to showcase some of the work going on in our MIT robotics lab, where researchers are finding out the limits of what they call “robotic soft co-design” with AI.
Let’s start with the criteria: what components do you need to consider in robotic design?...