World Maker Faire New York 2012

Darwin's Devices: Evolving Robots to Study Animal Evolution

Location: ZONE A AUDITORIUM

To understand organic evolution, we evolve biorobots. Our biorobots are fully autonomous mimics of ancient fish-like vertebrates. We subject them to the same selection pressures that may have occurred 500 million years ago.

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About the Maker(s)

John Long

Professor - Vassar College

John is Professor of Biology and Cognitive Science at Vassar College. He is the author of "Darwin's Devices: What Evolving Robots Can Teach Us About the History of Life and the Future of Technology."

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