Team:HKUSTers/Project

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The HKUSTers’ project is composed of three components; (1) a Randomizer with one of the two possible random outputs at a single cell level, (2) a Memorizer that specifically records the last input and compares it with the current input to give out an XOR calculation, while the input before the last is erased, and (3) a Spatial Oscillator that facilitates autonomous back and forth migration of cells responding to two opposing chemical gradients.
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Our project objective is to construct a biological slot machine by coupling the Randomizer with the Memorizer. When two consecutive random signals are produced by the Randomizer, a Memorizer can evaluate whether the two signals are the same so as to display a Jackpot output. Coupling of the Randomizer and a Spatial Oscillator can generate a dynamic pattern, such as dots and stripes, whereas modifications of the Spatial Oscillator can be introduced to produce an automatic and more complex oscillation pattern.  With these three building blocks integrated in specific manner, different dynamic patterns can be generated to recreate stripes and pigmented profiles as found in many biological systems. The components also constitute the foundation units subjected to scale up assembly of more complex operations.
 
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==Randomness is everywhere!==
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You may not have realized it, but ''randomness'' is very important even outside the casino. It plays an important role in mathematics, statistics, computer science and even medicine. Randomness is often needed in reducing bias.
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Here are some examples of natural occuring random events:
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>> Random motions of molecules that explains phenomena in thermodynamics and properties of gases
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>> Random genetic mutations that lead to diversity of life and makes natural selection possible
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==True Randomness?==
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There are various scientific or social areas in which randomness is required for fair statistical analysis. When random numbers are needed, they are usually generated by computers. The computers may use information say, time, and long complicated mathematical processes to generate the number. So, is this ''true randomness''?? The result may actually just be determined by the time at which the generation is kick start. It is still not absolutely random.
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Therefore, we have decided to design a . . .
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==What is randomness?==
 
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==Why randomness is important?==
 
==Our approach==
==Our approach==

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Randomness is everywhere!

381184220 4cfce0c86a.jpg

You may not have realized it, but randomness is very important even outside the casino. It plays an important role in mathematics, statistics, computer science and even medicine. Randomness is often needed in reducing bias. Here are some examples of natural occuring random events:

>> Random motions of molecules that explains phenomena in thermodynamics and properties of gases

>> Random genetic mutations that lead to diversity of life and makes natural selection possible


True Randomness?

There are various scientific or social areas in which randomness is required for fair statistical analysis. When random numbers are needed, they are usually generated by computers. The computers may use information say, time, and long complicated mathematical processes to generate the number. So, is this true randomness?? The result may actually just be determined by the time at which the generation is kick start. It is still not absolutely random.

Therefore, we have decided to design a . . .


Our approach

The Experiments

Results

==Simulation==

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