An evolutionary core memory system is proposed which simulates reactions between biological molecules in membrane bound compartments in a solvent. In the imitation of biological substances, every word in the core is classi ed as a Membrane, Nutrition, DNA, or Protein; and the actions of the core proceed by metabolic reactions catalyzed by Proteins. The core is partitioned into small sections by...

The 21st century will become an era of autonomous robots that help and support people. Thus, they will be considered as partners of human beings. In this paper, the author introduces AIBO, the first product model of Robot Entertainment Systems. The main application of this robot is a pet-style robot, which must maintain a lifelike appearance. The author suggests how to maximize the complexity o...

The present project aims to alleviate a significant deficiency of conventional animation techniques: the difficulty of modelling realistic movement. We employ a genetic algorithm and a physical simulation library to evolve movement strategies in simple creatures, e.g., blocks with rocket engines. The creatures evolved exhibit complex behaviors, such as remaining in the general vicinity of the t...

We describe our methodology for building a computational experiment for the investigation of the emergence of selforganized symbol-based communication involving distributed interactions between artificial creatures. Constraints from Peircean pragmatic philosophy of sign and empirical and neuroethological evidences are applied in the set-up, design and synthesis of our creatures, environment and...

only for the benefit of the creatures within it, but for ourselves as well. In these days of ecological awareness (awakening, perhaps?), one might be tempted to pass over "just another ecology book." This one is sufficiently impressive that it deserves far better treatment, lest other creatures follow the great auk and the right whale, and become drawings in future editions, with the added note...