evolutionary robotic
Accessible Survey of Evolutionary Robotics and Potential Future Research Directions
This paper reviews various Evolutionary Approaches applied to the domain of Evolutionary Robotics with the intention of resolving difficult problems in the areas of robotic design and control. Evolutionary Robotics is a fast-growing field that has attracted substantial research attention in recent years. The paper thus collates recent findings along with some anticipated applications. The reviewed literature is organized systematically to give a categorical overview of recent developments and is presented in tabulated form for quick reference. We discuss the outstanding potentialities and challenges that exist in robotics from an ER perspective, with the belief that these will be have the capacity to be addressed in the near future via the application of evolutionary approaches. The primary objective of this study is to explore the applicability of Evolutionary Approaches in robotic application development. We believe that this study will enable the researchers to utilize Evolutionary Approaches to solve complex outstanding problems in robotics.
Robot Evolution: Ethical Concerns
Rapid developments in evolutionary computation, robotics, 3D-printing, and material science are enabling advanced systems of robots that can autonomously reproduce and evolve. The emerging technology of robot evolution challenges existing AI ethics because the inherent adaptivity, stochasticity, and complexity of evolutionary systems severely weaken human control and induce new types of hazards. In this paper we address the question how robot evolution can be responsibly controlled to avoid safety risks. We discuss risks related to robot multiplication, maladaptation, and domination and suggest solutions for meaningful human control. Such concerns may seem far-fetched now, however, we posit that awareness must be created before the technology becomes mature.
Evolutionary Robotics
Taking a biologically inspired approach to the design of autonomous, adaptive machines. Sign in using your ACM Web Account username and password to access premium content if you are an ACM member, Communications subscriber or Digital Library subscriber. Non-members can purchase this article or a copy of the magazine in which it appears.