Scientists at Northwestern University have developed an AI that can design new robots from scratch in seconds. The AI was given the simple prompt to design a robot that could walk across a flat surface, and within seconds, it generated a blueprint for a robot that looks nothing like any animal that has ever walked the earth.
The robot has three legs, fins along its back, a flat face, and is riddled with holes. Scientists believe that the holes help to reduce weight and add flexibility, enabling the robot to bend its legs for walking.
The AI-designed robot is still in its early stages of development, but it has the potential to revolutionize many different fields. For example, it could be used to design robots that can navigate dangerous or inaccessible environments, or to develop new medical technologies.