Robohub.org
Whole brain emulation (WBE): What happens when we get there? | Ars Technica
“Long the domain of science fiction, researchers are now working to create software that perfectly models human and animal brains. With an approach known as whole brain emulation (WBE), the idea is that if we can perfectly copy the functional structure of the brain, we will create software perfectly analogous to one. The upshot here is simple yet mind-boggling. Scientists hope to create software that could theoretically experience everything we experience: emotion, addiction, ambition, consciousness, and suffering.”
Source: arstechnica.com
This won’t happen tomorrow, or even next year, but it probably will happen this century.
See on Scoop.it – Cultibotics
John Payne
Related posts :
Robot Talk Episode 152 – Dexterous robot hands, with Rich Walker
Robot Talk
17 Apr 2026
In the latest episode of the Robot Talk podcast, Claire chatted to Rich Walker from Shadow Robot Company about their advanced robotic hands for research and industry.
What I’ve learned from 25 years of automated science, and what the future holds: an interview with Ross King
Ella Scallan and AIhub
14 Apr 2026
Ross King created the first robot scientist back in 2009. He spoke to us about the nature of scientific discovery, the role AI has to play, and his recent work in DNA computing.
Robot Talk Episode 151 – Robots to study the ocean, with Simona Aracri
Robot Talk
10 Apr 2026
In the latest episode of the Robot Talk podcast, Claire chatted to Simona Aracri from National Research Council of Italy about innovative robot designs for oceanography and environmental monitoring.
Generative AI improves a wireless vision system that sees through obstructions
MIT News
08 Apr 2026
With this new technique, a robot could more accurately detect hidden objects or understand an indoor scene using reflected Wi-Fi signals.
Resource-constrained image generation and visual understanding: an interview with Aniket Roy
AIhub
07 Apr 2026
Aniket tells us about his research exploring how modern generative models can be adapted to operate efficiently while maintaining strong performance.
Back to school: robots learn from factory workers
Horizon Magazine
02 Apr 2026
A Czech startup is making factory automation easier by letting workers teach robots new tasks through simple demonstrations instead of complex coding.
Resource-sharing boosts robotic resilience
EPFL
31 Mar 2026
When a modular robot shares power, sensing, and communication resources among its individual units, it is significantly more resistant to failure than traditional robotic systems.
Robot Talk Episode 150 – House building robots, with Vikas Enti
Robot Talk
27 Mar 2026
In the latest episode of the Robot Talk podcast, Claire chatted to Vikas Enti from Reframe Systems about using robotics and automation to build climate-resilient, high-performance homes.
