Dynamical Systems, Wave-Based Computation and Neuro-Inspired Robots (eBook)

Part I: Foundations of Dynamical Systems and wave based computation for locomotion modeling
T.G. Deliagina: Overview of Motor Systems. Types of Movements: Reflexes,
Rhythmical and Voluntary Movements
T.G. Deliagina: Initiation and Generation of Movements: 1. Central Pattern Generators
2. Command Systems
T.G. Deliagina: Stabilization of Posture
P. Arena: Locomotion as a Spatial-temporal Phenomenon: Models of the Central Pattern Generator
P. Arena: Design of CPGs via Spatial distributed non linear dynamical systems
P. Arena: Realization of bio-inspired locomotion machines via nonlinear dynamical circuits
B. Webb: Using robots to model biological behaviour Part II: From sensing toward perception
B. Webb: Spiking neuron controllers for a sound localising robot
B. Webb: Combining several sensorimotor systems: from insects to robot implementations
P. Arena, L. Fortuna, M. Frasca and L. Patané: Sensory Feedback in locomotion control
P. Arena and L. Patané: A looming detector for collision avoidance
P. Arena, L. Fortuna, M. Frasca and L. Patané: Hearing: recognition and localization of sound
P. Arena, D. Lombardo and L. Patané: Perception and robot behavior Part III: Practical Issues
A. Basile and M. Frasca: Practical Issues of 'Dynamical Systems, Wave based Computation and Neuro-Inspired Robots' Introduction
M. Pavone, M. Stich and B. Streibl: Locomotion control of a hexapod by Turing Patterns
P. Brunetto, A. Buscarino and A. Latteri: Visual Control of a Roving Robot based on Turing Patterns
F. Danieli and D. Melita: Wave-based control of a bio-inspired hexapod robot
P. Crucitti and G. Ganci: Cricket phonotaxis: simple Lego implementation
P. Aprile, M. Porez and M. Wrabel: CNN-based control of a robot inspired to snakeboard locomotion
P. Crucitti, G. Dimartino, M. Pavone, C.D. Presti: Cooperative behavior of robots controlled by CNN autowaves