Epigenetic adaptation through hormone modulation in autonomous robots

John Lones; Lola Canamero

doi:10.1109/DevLrn.2013.6652561

Epigenetic adaptation through hormone modulation in autonomous robots

John Lones, Lola Canamero

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Abstract

Epigenetic adaptation provides biological organisms with the ability to adjust their physiology and/or morphology in order to meet some of the challenges posed by their environment. Recent research has suggested that this process may be controlled by hormones. In this paper, we present a model that allows an autonomous robot to develop its systems in accordance with the environment it is currently situated in. Experiments have been undertaken in multiple environments with different challenges and niches to negotiate. We have so far seen encouraging results and the emergence of unique behaviours tailored to exploiting its current environment.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	2013 IEEE 3rd Joint Int Conf on Development and Learning and Epigenetic Robotics
Subtitle of host publication	ICDL 2013 - Electronic Conference Proceedings
Publisher	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
ISBN (Print)	9781479910366
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/DevLrn.2013.6652561
Publication status	Published - 31 Dec 2013
Event	2013 IEEE 3rd Joint International Conference on Development and Learning and Epigenetic Robotics, ICDL 2013 - Osaka, United Kingdom Duration: 18 Aug 2013 → 22 Aug 2013

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Conference	2013 IEEE 3rd Joint International Conference on Development and Learning and Epigenetic Robotics, ICDL 2013
Country/Territory	United Kingdom
City	Osaka
Period	18/08/13 → 22/08/13

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Lones, J & Canamero, L 2013, Epigenetic adaptation through hormone modulation in autonomous robots. in 2013 IEEE 3rd Joint Int Conf on Development and Learning and Epigenetic Robotics: ICDL 2013 - Electronic Conference Proceedings., 6652561, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 2013 IEEE 3rd Joint International Conference on Development and Learning and Epigenetic Robotics, ICDL 2013, Osaka, United Kingdom, 18/08/13. https://doi.org/10.1109/DevLrn.2013.6652561

Epigenetic adaptation through hormone modulation in autonomous robots. / Lones, John; Canamero, Lola.
2013 IEEE 3rd Joint Int Conf on Development and Learning and Epigenetic Robotics: ICDL 2013 - Electronic Conference Proceedings. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 2013. 6652561.

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