Robotic self‐appraisal and reproduction

To create a species of self‐perpetuating machines, it is necessary to review and account for the behaviour of zoological species. Explores simple rules for robotic systems to redesign and improve themselves. More generally, examines the creation, construction, operation, redesign and subsequent evolution of such cybernetic systems of this type. The ideas put forward are drawn from the behaviour patterns of the honey bee (apis mellifera) and other species.