Dynamical dimension of a hybrid neurorobotic system.
The goal of this work is to understand how neural tissue can be programed to execute predetermined functions. We developed a research tool that includes the brainstem of a lamprey and a two-wheeled robot interconnected in a closed loop. We report here the development of a framework for studying the dynamics of the neural tissue based on the interaction of this tissue with the robot.
Kositsky
Michael
M
Department of Physiology, Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, IL 60611, USA. kositsky@northwestern.edu
Karniel
Amir
A
Alford
Simon
S
Fleming
Karen M
KM
Mussa-Ivaldi
Ferdinando A
FA
D000818:Animals; D001933:Brain Stem / Q000502:physiology; D046508:Culture Techniques; D004558:Electric Stimulation; D005246:Feedback; D006706:Homeostasis / Q000502:physiology; D007798:Lampreys / Q000502:physiology; D008959:Models, Neurological; D009038:Motion; D009415:Nerve Net / Q000502:physiology*; D009474:Neurons / Q000502:physiology; D010775:Photic Stimulation / Q000379:methods; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D012154:Reticular Formation / Q000502:physiology*; D012371:Robotics / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods*; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D014584:User-Computer Interface