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From: abbott@aero.org (Russell J. Abbott)
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Subject: Re: "Insect Robots" How do they work?
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Date: 25 Mar 91 22:01:14 GMT
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The Discover article refers to a "subsumption" architecture in
explaining how Brooks' insects work.  Does anyone know what that really
means--besides what is written in the article.  How, for example, does
the robot insect coordinate its legs in learning to walk?  What
communication/control paths exist?

Thanks,