A robot swarm is a collection of similar robots where each is autonomous but also able to coordinate their movement and activities with the entire group. Typically a single robot in the swarm will be equipped with environment sensors like cameras and radar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Recent experiments with robot swarms<\/a> incorporate AI algorithms that enable them to be adaptable, decentralized, self-organizing, and to change their motion and actions in response to their environment. Research at the Harvard Wyss Institute has coined the name ‘kilobots<\/a>‘, or one thousand (ie. many) robots swarming and interacting together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Possible uses (both good and bad) of robot swarms include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n