Replicate me a G&T
You remember those Replicator things on Stargate? They were the funny little insects made out of tessellated shapes that could recreate metals and reproduce themselves? Well they're on their way to earth. (thanks Claire)
US robot builds copies of itself
US researchers have devised a simple robot that can make copies of itself from spare parts.
Writing in Nature, the robot's creators say their experiment shows the ability to reproduce is not unique to biology. Their long-term plan is to design robots made from hundreds or thousands of identical basic modules. These could repair themselves if parts fail, reconfigure themselves to better perform the task they have been set, or even to make extra helpers.
As soon as the little buggers start signing 'Daisy, Daisy give me your answer do' I'm going to lead a cyber-Luddite revolt. Are you with me?
US robot builds copies of itself
US researchers have devised a simple robot that can make copies of itself from spare parts.
Writing in Nature, the robot's creators say their experiment shows the ability to reproduce is not unique to biology. Their long-term plan is to design robots made from hundreds or thousands of identical basic modules. These could repair themselves if parts fail, reconfigure themselves to better perform the task they have been set, or even to make extra helpers.
As soon as the little buggers start signing 'Daisy, Daisy give me your answer do' I'm going to lead a cyber-Luddite revolt. Are you with me?
posted by phylos @ 10:54
3 Comments:
yes - i'm deathly afreaid of squares :)
i though computer viruses showed that replication was not unique to biology
damn it! that should be "thought" - i really need to re-read comments before i publish them
Mysfit,
you should check out "Zero Girl" by Sam Kieth. I think you'd relate. Especially given your H.Q. avatar...!
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