Physics of smart active matter: integrating active matter and control to gain insights into living systems
Herbert Levine, Daniel I. Goldman
Abstract
We offer our opinion on the benefits of integration of insights from active matter physics with principles of regulatory interactions and control to develop a field we term "smart active matter". This field can provide insight into important principles in living systems as well as aid engineering of responsive, robust and functional collectives.
Topics & Concepts
Active matterLiving matterPhysicsField (mathematics)Active livingLiving systemsControl (management)Computer scienceBiologyArtificial intelligencePhysical activityMedicinePure mathematicsMathematicsCell biologyPhysical medicine and rehabilitationMicro and Nano RoboticsMolecular Communication and NanonetworksAdvanced Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics