Artificial Life

Artificial Life, or ALife, is a field of study that creates computer simulations or digital entities that mimic biological processes like growth, reproduction, and evolution. Researchers design these systems to explore how life might arise, adapt, and evolve in artificial environments. It helps us understand real biological systems and can lead to advancements in robotics, medicine, and complex systems. Essentially, ALife is about engineering digital "organisms" or models that behave in ways similar to natural life, offering insights into life's fundamental properties and potential applications.