From Pattern Formation to Material Computation

Exploring the capabilities of simple organisms, this book delves into mobile multi-agent systems and their applications in biological modeling and robotics. It examines how these organisms, despite their simplicity, can perform complex biological and computational tasks. The text raises intriguing questions about the relationship between simplicity and advanced behavior, highlighting themes of artificial life and unconventional computation. Through modeling and analysis, it offers insights into the underlying mechanisms that enable these remarkable feats.