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	Biomorphic robotics - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Biomorphic robotics is a subdicipline of robotics focused upon emulating the mechanics, sensor systems, computing structures and methodologies used by animals.
		One of the most prominent researchers in the field of biomorphic robotics has been Mark W. Tilden, who has taken Rodney Brooks' theory of removing the world model from robots to a low hardware level not even using microprocessors.
		The difference between neuromorphics and biomorphics is believed to be focusing on the control and sensor systems (neuromorphic) vs. the whole system (biomorphic).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Biomorphic_robotics (230 words)

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		Biomorphics is basically the science of building machines that are "Survivors" as opposed to "thinkers" or "workers".
		Biomorphics and nervous net tech have many parallels to existing life so in a sense they are a form artificial life or Alife.
		Now most people confuse Alife with artificial intelligence, but we generally consider a geranium to be alive but we don't think of it as being terribly intelligent.
	vsim.freeservers.com /amiller/layman.html (583 words)

	Alexander Ibrahim: Nervous Nets, Mark Tilden EANN 1995 Talk (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		The power of biomorphic designs is that this information is used as the defining principles to shape appropriate survivor(s) for a particular environment.
		Considering that biomorphs may last long enough to replace most forms of long-term damaging chemicals (i.e.: pesticides,bleaches, medicines) the potential for the field really opens up.
		Biomorph machines, made from biodegradable silicon and trace elements, can be made gregarious so they do not of their on volition disperse, and can be absolutely controlled by conventional methods.
	www.zenera.com /aibrahim/nervenet_tilden.html (1049 words)

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		Recent work hasshown however that Nv biomorphs instead take a chaotic map of their surroundingsonto their process control hierarchy (that is, they dynamically and efficientlyadapt to the fractal complexity of their surroundings)
		Considering that biomorphs may last long enoughto replace most forms of long-term damaging chemicals (i.e.: pesticides,bleaches, medicines) the potential for the field really opens up.
		Biomorph machines, made from biodegradable siliconand trace elements, can be made gregarious so they do not of their on volitiondisperse, and can be absolutely controlled by conventional methods.
	vsim.freeservers.com /amiller/nvnet.html (1194 words)

	IQ Online - The Future Of Humanoid Robotics Has Arrived (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Biomorphics (Greek for "Of a living form") is tech based on optimised biological principles, rather than copied nature ("Biomimetics").
		I started in 1988, assuming that I could evolve robots from a lesser state to a higher, and in 14 years I went from robot "single-cellers" to trilobites, snakes, walkers, and now humanoids (many of my old designs are even available as educational kits from http://solarbotics.com).
		So, Biomorphics is a real-world genetic algorithm for designing minimal machines with the best of what they need, rather than what's expected.
	www.arm.com /iqonline/The_Future_Of_Humanoid_Robotics.html (1239 words)

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		Biomorphics: Realistic flesh (11.25 lbs.); sex implant; unattractive appearance (-5 points); surface sensors.
		Despite all this, their biomorphics are not truly alive, and are noticeably inhuman in appearance, with sallow skin and yellow eyes.
		Their only food requirement is a semi-organic nutrient solution for their biomorphics, which is consumed infrequently.
	www.identicalsoftware.com /rpg/gurps/star_trek/st9d-misc.txt (1392 words)

	Biomorphics
		These algorithms are another unique aspect of HYDRA that no other similar system can match.
		Biomorphic Mathematics is a relatively new field of study which analyzes the way algorithms can emulate nature.
		The most important research to come out of this field relating to security is around that concept of biodiversity.
	www.bodacion.com /HYDRA/hydraBiomorphics/hydraBiomorphics.html (283 words)

	Caltech Press Release, 10/10/2002, Christof Koch (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		But the release of this colorful army of lifelike robotic bugs is a harmless event, planned by the California Institute of Technology students who are sponsored by the Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes (German National Merit Foundation), the largest German sponsor of gifted university students, and the Caltech Center for Neuromorphic Systems Engineering.
		Though originating from complex biomorphic design and study, the B.I.O.-Bugs have become so popular that they have been marketed by Hasbro, a commercial toy manufacturer in the U.S. Scientific applications of this technology could include use in planetary exploration, military defense, and even cleanup of nuclear accidents.
		But creator Mark Tilden is excited about the popular interactive appeal of the bugs, noting that, for children, the bugs could help to stimulate a renewed interest in the physical sciences and encourage children to play with, explore, and investigate their environments.
	pr.caltech.edu /media/Press_Releases/PR12298.html (495 words)

	BEAM Reference Library -- PDF Files
		Autonomous Biomorphic Robots as Platforms for Sensors (Tilden, Hasslacher, Mainieri, Moses; 1996)
		Biomorphic Explorers (Stoics, Thakoor) -- 1998 NASA Tech Brief proposing insect-like robots for exploratory tasks.
		LANL poster for the Los Alamos National Labs' Biomorphics group -- this has a really nice picture of a 5-motor walker
	library.solarbotics.net /pdflib (369 words)

	supernova
		The cartography of the digital territory therefor has turned into a proper domain by researching new visualisation codes of information and communication flows as well as the general representation of networks as a fundamental question according to our understanding and conception of information spaces and exchanges.
		Mappings therefor deals with the bi-dimensional, three-dimensional or biomorphic visual transposition of information and communication flows, by including complex space-time parameters combining topographies and topological space with linear (historic) time models and entropy.
		Mappings so cover a large spectrum of visualisation modes of information exchange which even can be extended to the topics of user behaviours or collective behaviours.
	www.lab-au.com /files/doc/snova5.htm (660 words)

	Order Robosapien V2 Kits Build Robots Robotics
		Robosapien robots are the first robots to incorporate the science of applied biomorphics to bring attitude and intelligence to a lifelong hobby.
		Why people rather order robospaien V2 robots is because they are designed by a scientist who has specialized in engineering and science systems bases on the advances in technology.
		Since 1988, his theory of biomorphic has led to Robosapiens success in robotics.
	www.a1-robot-kits.com /orderrobosapienv2.htm (272 words)

	LewisCV2000Brief
		Organizing Committee, NASA Workshop On Biomorphic Robots, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, CA, 2000.
		Ralph Etienne-Cummings, M. Anthony Lewis, Mitra Hartmann and Avis H. Cohen, "CPU-Less Robotics: Distributed Control of Biomorphs," Proceedings of the SPIE, Vol.
		Avis Cohen, "Biomorphic control of a pair of robot legs using a custom analogue VLSI chip", Society for Neuroscience Abstracts 30, in press(Abstract)
	www.iguana-robotics.com /people/tlewis/LewisCV2000Brief.htm (1438 words)

	Mail & Guardian Online: (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Use the remote control with too much beginner’s gusto, though, and it is liable to hobble tentatively before tipping forward onto its chin.
		Tilden’s contribution to robotics is known as “biomorphics”, which involves borrowing the principles of natural evolution to optimise the survivability of his machines.
		Meeting Roboraptor, though, you begin to wonder how much more quickly real dinosaurs would have become extinct if they had had to contend with carpets.
	mg.co.za /articledirect.aspx?articleid=259788&area=/insight/... (1228 words)

	Salvador Bru: Combat and Poetry in Spanish Tradition
		Salvador Bru reminds us that conflict, so endemic to the human race, is inevitably vainglorious, that it is art and poetry, beauty and laughter, that will sustain us through trial and vicissitude.
		Here, among a new spate of paintings by Catalan artist Salvador Bru at the Gomez Gallery, is a world that is rooted in contrasting Spanish traditions—the chaotic, color-saturated bullfight and the mystical and enigmatic Don Quijote, the dark visions of Goya and the lyrical biomorphics of Miro.
		Bru’s powerful art was seen here at Walter Gomez’ former venue in 1992 in a show that combined surrealism and gestural action.
	baltimorechronicle.com /art_dec01.html (1013 words)

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		Thus, the imbiber much make make a successful Strength save of at least 2 Successes, otherwise up to an hour after each such supplemented meal the imbiber is intoxicated; Suffer a -1 penalty to all Agility and Intellect Skills, and -2 penalty to all Psionics.
		: Since Aminozyl is a Biomorphic compound, Imbibers who have any Biomorphic enhancements must make an additional roll on the After Effects chart for Biomorphics.
		Available only on Tech level 12 or higher worlds where Biomorphic products are legal.
	www.new-hampshire.com /adastra/drugs.html (637 words)

	Slaves, Sidekicks, and Soldiers ----- Basic Robot Design (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		This is placed on top of mannequin biomorphics, realistic flesh, or living flesh.
		If the robot has biomorphics, pick one of the first four options.
		Then decide if you want to add fur.
	www.omnology.com /gurps-rob1.html (3716 words)

	Oxford Bioscience Partners - Team
		Dr. Magliochetti currently serves on the Advisory Board for the Pediatric New Technology Initiatives Group of Boston Children’s Hospital and on the Board of Directors of Spire Corporation.
		He has also served as an Adjunct Professor of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Iowa, is a former member of the Iowa Governor’s Industry Executive Roundtable, and has consulted with many early-stage companies in the medical device industry such as BioMorphics, Xorbent, Aquamer, and Access Wellness.
		He has enjoyed volunteering with the Children’s Miracle Network and coaching youth sports.
	www.oxbio.com /mmagliochetti.html (223 words)

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