Producer Libby Denkmann interviews John Long, author of "Darwin's Devices"
Originally aired: Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Category: Interviews
In his new book, DARWIN'S DEVICES, What Evolving Robots Can Teach Us About The History of Life and the Future of Technology, Dr. Long introduces us to his "Evolvabots" -- simple, fish-like creations which are able to evolve the shape of their tails, and sensitivity to predators over many generations. Producer Libby Denkmann asks about the future of robotics in our everyday lives.