Inaugural lecture: Prof Barbara Webb

Professor Barbara Webb, Professor of Biorobotics, presents "Robotic perspectives on biological systems".

Considering animals to be 'mere machines' has a long history. From a robotic perspective, biological systems are existence proofs of the kinds of machines we would like to build. I will argue that this constructive approach to biology is both scientifically powerful and increases our appreciation of the natural systems evolution has produced. I will also discuss some of the limitations and challenges faced by biorobotics.

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• robotics
• biorobotics
• bilogical
• technological
• systems
• machines
• natural
• evolution
• Barbara Webb
• Inaugural
• lecture
• Edinburgh
• university Robot System