I've thought about this as well: What effect might having a machine where all data was collected via colocated sensory systems, over a continuous period of time

I've thought about this as well: What effect might having a machine where all data was collected via colocated sensory systems, over a continuous period of time have on our approach to create a model for AGI? I don't believe that would be required to create an AGI, but I do believe this experience would be necessary for an AGI to form the similar concepts of 'self' and 'others' the we have. AGI itself might likely just be a combination of various specialized models, and not exclusive to any concept corporeal existence, individual identity or awareness.