Biologically Inspired Reconfigurable Hardware for Dependable Applications

Practical experience has demonstrated that the goal of building fault-free systems, although attractive, is impossible to achieve. Hardware deteriorates with time, and software has become so complex that design faults are difficult, if not impossible, to avoid. Hence, the more viable alternative for applications requiring high levels of dependability is to implement systems capable of tolerating faults, i.e. Fault-Tolerant Systems.