Genetic Evolution of a Logic Circuit which Controls an Autonomous Mobile Robot

In this paper, we propose a new approach to evolve controllers of autonomous robots, and experimental results of its application to a real mobile robot are described as well. It is based on two concepts: Firstly, behavior of a system in environment is generated by combinations of multiple sensory-motor reflexes, and secondly, the system behaves and evolves under the direct influence of its environment, thus the system is expected to adapt well for its environmental situations with flexibility.