Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This study presents a theoretical model for a self-replicating mechanical system inspired by biological processes within living cells and supported by computer simulations. The model breaks down self-replication into a few core components, each constructed from a small set of fundamental building blocks. Two models are proposed: one inspired by additive manufacturing techniques and the other by protein folding, both leading to similar results. Key functionalities, such as sorting, copying, building, and computing, are demonstrated. These models provide valuable insights into the constraints of self-replicating systems. This work offers a foundational framework for future research on self-replicating mechanisms and their information-processing applications.
Source: Quarterly of Applied Mathematics
DOI: 10.1090/qam/1709
Author: Ralph Lano
Language: English
Subfield: Computational Theory and Mathematics
Field: Computer Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W4407224292