Expanding the volume of a robot’s brain may enable it to think, according to research findings.
Will human-like thought eventually be attainable for robots? Although the concept might seem unfeasible, King’s College London researchers asserted to have discovered a means of making it happen.
The researchers claim that by giving the robots complicated instructions without the need for energy, more room will eventually be available in the robotic “brain,” enabling the robots to “think.”
Using a novel type of tiny circuit, researchers programmed devices to do various tasks while monitoring pressure changes via a fluid within.
This is the first time that the prospect of granting robots consciousness has been presented.
Assigning jobs to various bodily parts creates computational space for robots to ‘think,’ enabling the development of even more skilled or socially aware robots in the future. This paves the way for innovative robotic applications in fields such as manufacturing and social care,” said Dr. Antonio Forte, senior author of the paper and engineering lecturer at King’s College London.
Thinking robots in the future
According to research published in Advanced Science, if this concept is effectively put into practice, it will result in the development of robots that can function in areas where electricity-powered gadgets are unable to.
The researchers went on to say that low-income nations without consistent access to energy can also benefit from these robots.
To put it simply, the body and the brain are the two separate components of a robot. Although an AI brain can assist in managing a city’s traffic system, many robots still find it difficult to unlock doors. Why is that? Dr. Forte stated.
“In recent years, software has developed at a rapid pace, but hardware has lagged behind.” We can transfer a significant portion of the computing work to the hardware by developing a hardware system that is separate from the software that runs it, much like your heart doesn’t need to be told to beat by your brain,” he continued.
