Living machines : a handbook of research in biomimetic and biohybrid systems / edited by Tony J. Prescott, Nathan Lepora, Paul F.M.J Verschure ; assistant editor: Michael Szollosy.
Publisher:
Oxford University Press,
Copyright Date:
2018
Description:
xx, 633 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 26 cm
Foreword by Terrence J. Sejnowski. Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary:
Contemporary research in the field of robotics attempts to harness the versatility and sustainability of living organisms with the hope of rendering a renewable, adaptable, and robust class of technology that can facilitate self-repairing, social, and moral-even conscious-machines. This landmark volume surveys this flourishing area of research.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.