artificial life

noun

1. the simulation of any aspect of life, as through computers, robotics, or biochemistry.

artificial life

1. The simulation of biological phenomena through the use of computer models and robotics.

Word History and Origins

Origin of artificial life¹

First recorded in 1990–95

Example Sentences

"Being able to incorporate designer springs will also add a new tool to the growing capability at TU Chemnitz towards microelectronic morphogenesis and artificial life," adds Prof.

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Creating artificial life is a recurring theme in both science and popular literature, where it conjures images of creeping slime creatures with malevolent intentions or super-cute designer pets.

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"In nature, most organisms have natural enemies, but some do not. For example, some disease-causing viruses have no natural enemy. It would be a logical step to create an artificial life form that could become an enemy to them," he says.

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Similarly, he envisions such artificial life forms can act as vaccines against viral infection and can be used as nanorobots or nanomachines loaded with medication or diagnostic elements and sent into a patient's body.

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At the same time, the question arises: What role should artificial life play in our environment here on Earth, where all life forms are created by nature and have their own place and purpose?

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