How robots could learn, replicate and evolve autonomously

[What is "artificial evolution?"]( [TED]( March 15, 2022 TODAY'S TED TALK The radical potential of self-evolving robots 10:11 minutes · TEDWomen 2021 What if robots could build and optimize themselves -- with little to no help from humans? Computer scientist Emma Hart is working on a new technology that could make "artificial evolution" possible. She explains how the three ingredients of biological evolution can be replicated digitally to build robots that can self-assemble and adapt to any environment -- from the rocky terrain of other planets to the darkest depths of the ocean -- potentially ushering in a new generation of exploration. [Watch now »]( Playlist of the Day [How to live with robots]( How to live with robots As machines grow more intelligent, they're emerging not just as powerful tools but as close companions. These talks -- while offering some whizzy demos -- examine how robots are becoming an intimate part of our lives. [Watch »]( 10 talks EXPLORE THE TED AUDIO COLLECTIVE From our planet's underwater caves to its ancient soils, there are entire worlds right beneath our feet. On this episode of the TED Radio Hour, we explore the subterranean forces that shape our lives above the ground. [Listen now »]( Download the TED app [App store]( [Google Play]( Copyright © 2022 TED, All rights reserved. You're receiving the TED Talks daily email because you subscribed to it on TED.com. (Was this forwarded by a friend? You can sign up here: ) [unsubscribe from this list]( [update subscription preferences]( [view email in browser](