New technology that senses, computes and responds without any centralized processing

Inspired by octopuses, researchers have developed a structure that senses, computes and responds without any centralized processing – creating a device that is not quite a robot and not quite a computer, but has characteristics of both. The new technology holds promise for use in a variety of applications, from soft robotics to prosthetic devices. Read more about New technology that senses, computes and responds without any centralized processing[…]