From: Homeostasis in Robots: The Rise of Self-Regulating Machines
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How would you react if a robot could 'feel' its own needs and adapt accordingly?

Understanding homeostasis in robots invites us to reconsider our relationship with machines. If robots can manage their own well-being, it challenges traditional views of control and dependence, nudging us toward seeing robots as partners rather than mere tools.

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Observe a smart device or robot around you and imagine what internal 'needs' it might have to keep functioning smoothly.

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Robots using cognitive homeostasis can balance conflicting needs and learn from past experiences ...
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