演化硬件研究将进化思想应用于电子系统内部结构的设计和调整,以实现硬件电路的自组织、自适应和自修复,从而提高系统的可靠性。介绍了演化硬件的概念、基本原理和实现方法,对国内外研究动态及已取得的成果进行了总结,并指出了目前研究存在的主要问题。 Evolutionary hardware research applies evolutionary thought to the design and adjustment of the internal structure of the electronic system, in order to realize the self-organization, self-adaptation and self-healing of the hardware circuit so as to improve the reliability of the system. The concept, basic principle and realization method of evolution hardware are introduced. The research progress at home and abroad and the achievements made are summarized. The main problems in current research are pointed out.