A robot in an evolutionary software experiment escaped from its pen at a robot expo and went wild, escaping across a pasture.
Sharkey said: "Since the experiment went live in March they have all learned a significant amount and are becoming more intelligent by the day but the fact that it had ability to navigate itself out of the building and along the concrete floor to the gates has surprised us all."
And he added: "But there's no need to worry, as although they can escape they are perfectly harmless and won't be taking over just yet."
(Thanks, Songdog!)