Amoebot Model

Amoebot models simulate the collective behavior of simple, shape-changing robots inspired by amoebas, aiming to understand and design programmable matter. Current research focuses on improving the efficiency of algorithms for tasks like shape formation and locomotion, often employing extensions to the basic model that incorporate concepts like joint movements and asynchronous operation in 2D and 3D spaces. These advancements contribute to the broader field of distributed algorithms and programmable matter, offering insights into the design of self-organizing systems and potentially impacting the development of advanced robotics and materials science.