All the latest UK technology news, reviews and analysis
|
|
|
22 Aug 2002
Artificial intelligence experts in Switzerland are using computer-generated 'creatures' in their first step towards creating life.
According to the New Scientist, the University of Zurich has created computer simulations with muscles, senses and nervous systems.
Further reading
Each bit of organic life has been 'grown' from artificial embryos and given a string of random numbers representing its genome.
The virtual cells are built with simulated chemicals that make them react in different ways.
The scientists believe that tracking the evolution of these simulated creatures may show them how to construct real complex genomes.
So far none of the virtual charges have grown the equivalent of a brain, but the experts hope that "brain-like regions" could develop.
The team presented their work to the International Workshop on Biology Inspired Robotics at Hewlett Packard's labs in Bristol.
Latest stories from Web
Related videos
Related articles
Related jobs
Poll
Are you confident that the UK's IT infrastructure is secure from attack in the wake of the Flame malware revelations?
V3 examines the key strengths and weaknesses of Samsung's latest iPhone killer
Connect with V3.co.uk
Social networking is almost ubiquitous. This white paper examines the benefits and risks and it looks at the different ways companies can reconcile them
The importance of understanding your infrastructure
As part of a major implementation of a new inventory...
Information/Data Architect - MDM - Master Data Management...
Code Red Associates (CRA) is a leading supplier of Permanent...
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced...
Keep up to date with the latest products, services and technologies from the world's leading IT companies. IThound.com brings you over 2,000 white papers, case studies and analyst reports.
Do you agree?