Researchers have created a robot that shows tendencies to mimic biological evolution with the help of a “brain” that automatically grows in size and complexity.

The robot is controlled by a neural network software that mimics the brain’s learning process. The “brain” assigns new clusters of “neurons” to adapt to new additions to its body.

However, some scientists remain unconvinced: Just adding more neurons to the brain as things change is not enough. The entire neural structure must also to adapt.

(via NewScientist)

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