10-16-2013, 07:43 AM
Interesting piece. I find the idea of automated science fascinating and a have often wondered if there will be a time in my life when a completely robotic team composes and tests a hypothesis. I have an amusing image of seeing a fully robot researched and written paper arrive on my desk and choosing that moment to start planning retirement :p
Incidentally the novel this concept is based on is called Ventus and is available for free on the authors website. I'm reading it now and it seems quite gripping, if a little outdated (which in itself is interesting as it is only 12 years old.).
Incidentally the novel this concept is based on is called Ventus and is available for free on the authors website. I'm reading it now and it seems quite gripping, if a little outdated (which in itself is interesting as it is only 12 years old.).