About this Research Topic
This research topic seeks to delve into the present advancements in building embodied agents, in which biomimetic control architectures seamlessly blend biologically derived approaches, e.g., neural networks. In the realm of neurorobotics research, the study of embodied agents and their control mechanisms holds immense significance; As an example, it could shed light on the critical aspects of embodied agents and the sophisticated control systems that govern their actions to advance our comprehension of cognition and autonomous behavior.
Specifically, we aim to delve into the investigation of groundbreaking control strategies rooted in the intricate world of living organisms, seeking to replicate complex tasks—ranging from sensory perception, walking, jumping, and grasping, to even the grace of flight—within artificial systems. This includes original reviews and studies about innovative control design and detailed computational models inspired by biology that will endow robots with intelligence, adaptability, and flexibility skills. These attributes find resonance in various robotic applications, spanning from manipulation and grasping to locomotion. Furthermore, we aspire to illuminate how the field of neurorobotics and computational neuroscience can synergize to augment functionally and biologically intricate models. In this endeavor, we warmly embrace contributions exploring hybrid control approaches and conducting comparative studies. Moreover, ethical considerations surrounding embodied agents must not be overlooked. As these agents become more sophisticated and integrated into various aspects of society, questions regarding their rights, responsibilities, and potential for misuse demand careful examination.
This research domain serves as a bridge fostering cross-disciplinary discourse, bridging the vibrant communities of robotics and neuroscience. We anticipate that this platform will serve as a catalyst for dialogue, uniting researchers from the realms of neuroscience and robotics, and fueling the fusion of neural processing with bio-inspired robotics research.
Relevant submissions for this Research Topic include, but are not limited to, the following:
o Bio-inspired learning architectures
o Neural-learning-based adaptive control
o Biomimetic robotics
o Sensory-motor integration mechanisms
o Biological AI
o Benchmarking experiments/simulations on modeling and control strategies
o Intelligent robotic behavior
o Bio-inspired robot control
o Human-robot interaction
Keywords: Embodied agents, Neurorobotics, Biomimetic control, Artificial intelligence systems, Bio-inspired robotics
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