A homeostat constantly seeks to establish a balance which is perpetually disrupted, and performs a statistical exploration of all the possible combinations of inputs.

. one element of uncertainty created by an "indifferent cell," which systematically makes use of chance | . one element of "sensorial reactions" which integrates the effects of the sound atmosphere, of the light atmosphere and of the heat atmosphere | . an "internal determinism" created by the feedbacks of the various active chains among one another, in order to liberate the machine progressively. Its degree of liberty can easily be modified. | The objective sought is above all of an experimental order. As for electronic animals, the synthesis of the faculties must be effected very gradually, and the behavior of the "models" man makes of himself must be observed. This exploration by the "models" of physiology, psychology and sociology marks the opening of a new path in research. | In: André Giraud-Bours (1963). Nicolas Schöffer. p. 45 ; cited in: "1956 – CYSP-1 – Nicolas Schöffer – (Hungarian/French)" in: cyberneticzoo.com, 2015.