Redefining Robots.

Focuses on the work of Mark Tilden, a robotics expert who constructs machines with animalistic qualities. Ability of the robots to adapt to changes in their environments; Tilden's use of analog technology instead of digital technology, along with basic electronic components; How the robots work.

Bibliographic Details
Published in:	Smithsonian Vol. 30; no. 11; pp. 96 - 108
Main Author:	Trachtman, Paul
Format:	Article
Published:	Smithsonian Magazine Feb2000
Subjects:	Robotics Robot design & construction Tilden, Mark Analog electronic systems Technological innovations
Online Access:	View this record in EBSCOhost

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Summary:	Focuses on the work of Mark Tilden, a robotics expert who constructs machines with animalistic qualities. Ability of the robots to adapt to changes in their environments; Tilden's use of analog technology instead of digital technology, along with basic electronic components; How the robots work.