Robots can have kids: Robot parents 'mate' by sending DNA through WiFi

It's the question asked by a group of scientists in Amsterdam, whose radical new project aims to create smarter, more advanced robots through a process similar to sexual reproduction. While the idea may sound far-fetched, they've already demonstrated a proof of concept – in February, two robot parents came together to'mate,' and the first'robot baby' was born. What if robots could evolve? It's the question asked by a group of scientists in Amsterdam, whose radical new project aims to create smarter, more advanced robots through a process similar to sexual reproduction. On the right, the two parent robots can be seen near their'baby,' which is pictured left Robots are put into an arena where they live, work, and reproduce.