From: Homeostasis in Robots: The Rise of Self-Regulating Machines
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Philosophically, homeostasis in robots invites us to reconsider the boundary between life and machine. If a robot can regulate itself, learn from experience, and adapt to maintain stability, how different is it from a living organism? This blurs the line between artificial and natural, raising questions about autonomy, agency, and what it means to be 'alive.' It pushes us to reflect on the essence of life beyond biology.

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Supporting arguments

  • Self-regulation is a hallmark of living organisms.
  • Adaptive behavior challenges static definitions of machines.
  • Emergent properties in robots could resemble rudimentary forms of agency.
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