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Autonomous robots excel in factories and other man made spaces, but they struggle with the randomness of nature.
To help these machines overcome uneven terrain and other obstacles, University at Buffalo researchers have turned to beavers, termites and other animals that build structures in response to simple environmental cues, as opposed to following predetermined plans. Just like an animal, the robot can operate completely by itself, and react to and change its surroundings to suit its needs.
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