Termites inspire Harvard researchers to create autonomous building robots

Researchers at Harvard University have taken inspiration from the swarm construction method used by termites to create TERMES. These robots are intended as the first step in a project with the ultimate goal of creating a fully automated robotic workforce that can create complex structures without the need for centralized control. The robots are designed “with a philosophy of simplicity” needing to perform only a few simple functions with a high degree of reliability.