The robots that learned to reproduce: Scientists teach AI-powered bots to 'mate' by combining code

Evolutionary roboticists have been testing radical methodologies that allow robots to'mate' with one another autonomously. The process would work with two robots that are able to combine their code and produce 3D-printed offspring. And while it may seem far-fetched, researchers say this could become commonplace within about 20 years, according to Wired. Evolutionary roboticists have been testing radical methodologies that allow robots to'mate' with one another autonomously. Opinions differ as to how robots could breed and reproduce in the future.