Researchers at the University of Reading trained a hydrogel to play Pong, showcasing its learning and adaptive capabilities.

Researchers at the University of Reading have trained a hydrogel to play the classic game Pong, demonstrating its ability to learn and adapt over time. The hydrogel, interfaced with a computer simulation of the game, showed improved performance through a rudimentary form of 'memory' created by the movement of charged particles in response to electrical stimulation. This breakthrough could lead to the development of new 'smart' materials that can learn and adapt to their environment, with potential applications in fields such as soft robotics, prosthetics, and environmental sensing.

August 22, 2024
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