Cohesive Bots
Cohesive bots
Group cohesiveness arises when members of a 'social' group bonds to one another and to the group as a whole. Although cohesion is a multi-faceted process, it can be broken down into four main components: social relations, task relations, perceived unity, and emotions. Members of strongly cohesive groups are more inclined to participate readily and to stay with the group. Because bots become 'humanoid' this behavior could arise for them as well. Most importantly do we want them to have this feeling and can we give it to them?
What is this cohesive behavior?The universe tends towards chaos, but sometimes patterns emerge, like a flock of birds in flight. Like termites building skyscrapers out of mud, or fish schooling to avoid predators. It’s called cohesive or emergent behavior. Complex behaviors that arise from interactions between simple things. And you don’t just see it in nature.
For example, Robots in warehouses can communicate with each other to create the maximum workflow. By sensing each other presence they won't bump into each other or create traffic jams. Seeing all these 'bots' work together creates a cohesive feeling.
Furthermore, drone swarms are something that is starting to get realized. These swarms can react like bees or birds. They need good communication with each other to maintain their group control. The instructions can come from each other or send from another person.
How does a group of animals or cells, for that matter work together when no one’s in charge? Tiny swarming robots work together to tackle tasks in the lab, but what can they teach us about the natural world?
In the future, this kind of research might lead to collaborative robots that could self-assemble into a composite structure. This larger robot could work in dangerous or contaminated areas, like cleaning up oil spills or conducting search-and-rescue activities.
Group cohesiveness arises when members of a 'social' group bonds to one another and to the group as a whole. Although cohesion is a multi-faceted process, it can be broken down into four main components: social relations, task relations, perceived unity, and emotions. Members of strongly cohesive groups are more inclined to participate readily and to stay with the group. Because bots become 'humanoid' this behavior could arise for them as well. Most importantly do we want them to have this feeling and can we give it to them?
What is this cohesive behavior?The universe tends towards chaos, but sometimes patterns emerge, like a flock of birds in flight. Like termites building skyscrapers out of mud, or fish schooling to avoid predators. It’s called cohesive or emergent behavior. Complex behaviors that arise from interactions between simple things. And you don’t just see it in nature.
For example, Robots in warehouses can communicate with each other to create the maximum workflow. By sensing each other presence they won't bump into each other or create traffic jams. Seeing all these 'bots' work together creates a cohesive feeling.
Furthermore, drone swarms are something that is starting to get realized. These swarms can react like bees or birds. They need good communication with each other to maintain their group control. The instructions can come from each other or send from another person.
How does a group of animals or cells, for that matter work together when no one’s in charge? Tiny swarming robots work together to tackle tasks in the lab, but what can they teach us about the natural world?
In the future, this kind of research might lead to collaborative robots that could self-assemble into a composite structure. This larger robot could work in dangerous or contaminated areas, like cleaning up oil spills or conducting search-and-rescue activities.
