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2010
Springer
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Cooperative Stigmergic Navigation in a Heterogeneous Robotic Swarm
We study self-organized cooperation in a heterogeneous robotic swarm consisting of two sub-swarms. The robots of each sub-swarm play distinct roles based on their different charac...
Frederick Ducatelle, Gianni A. Di Caro, Luca Maria...
SAB
2010
Springer
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Distributed Online Learning of Central Pattern Generators in Modular Robots
Abstract. In this paper we study distributed online learning of locomotion gaits for modular robots. The learning is based on a stochastic approximation method, SPSA, which optimiz...
David Johan Christensen, Alexander Spröwitz, ...
SAB
2010
Springer
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How to Pick the Right One: Investigating Tradeoffs among Female Mate Choice Strategies in Treefrogs
Two main theories of female mate choice, that females either pick the best from the n closest males (best-of-n) or the closest with some minimum quality (min-threshold), make diffe...
Matthias Scheutz, Jack Harris, Sunny K. Boyd
SAB
2010
Springer
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A Model of Symmetry Breaking in Collective Decision-Making
Abstract. Symmetry breaking is commonly found in self-organized collective decision making. It serves an important functional role, specifically in biological and bio-inspired sys...
Heiko Hamann, Bernd Meyer, Thomas Schmickl, Karl C...
SAB
2010
Springer
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Attentional Modulation of Mutually Dependent Behaviors
In this paper, we investigate simple attentional mechanisms suitable for sensing rate regulation and action coordination in the presence of mutually dependent behaviors. We present...
Ernesto Burattini, Silvia Rossi, Alberto Finzi, Ma...
SAB
2010
Springer
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An Integrated Neuromimetic Model of the Saccadic Eye Movements for the Psikharpax Robot
Abstract. We propose an integrated model of the saccadic circuitry involved in target selection and motor command. It includes the Superior Colliculus and the Basal Ganglia in both...
Steve N'Guyen, Patrick Pirim, Jean-Arcady Meyer, B...
SAB
2010
Springer
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BeeIP: Bee-Inspired Protocol for Routing in Mobile Ad-Hoc Networks
We introduce a new bee-inspired routing protocol for mobile ad hoc networks. Emphasis is given to the ability of bees to evaluate paths by considering several quality factors. In o...
Alexandros Giagkos, Myra S. Wilson
SAB
2010
Springer
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Attentional Mechanisms for Lateral Line Sensing through Spectral Analysis
Abstract. For autonomy in underwater robotics it is essential to develop context-driven controllers, capable of leading from perception to action without human intervention. One of...
Otar Akanyeti, Maria-Camilla Fiazza, Paolo Fiorini
SAB
2010
Springer
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Indirectly Encoding Neural Plasticity as a Pattern of Local Rules
Biological brains can adapt and learn from past experience. In neuroevolution, i.e. evolving artificial neural networks (ANNs), one way that agents controlled by ANNs can evolve t...
Sebastian Risi, Kenneth O. Stanley