We analyze the conditions for agency in natural and artificial systems. In the case of basic (natural) autonomous systems, self-construction and activity in the environment are two...
— This paper, presents a feasability study of a central pattern generator-based analog controller for an autonomous robot. The operation of a neuronal circuit formed of electroni...
Young-Jun Lee, Jihyun Lee, Kyung Ki Kim, Yong-Bin ...
We present a peer-to-peer service management middleware that dynamically allocates system resources to a large set of applications. The system achieves scalability in number of no...
Constantin Adam, Rolf Stadler, Chunqiang Tang, Mal...
We present a new terrain classification technique both for effective, autonomous locomotion over rough, unknown terrains and for the qualitative analysis of terrains for exploratio...
Amy C. Larson, Guleser K. Demir, Richard M. Voyles
Abstract--In this work, we study how continuous video monitoring and intelligent video processing can be used in eldercare to assist the independent living of elders and to improve...
Zhongna Zhou, Xi Chen, Yu-Chia Chung, Zhihai He, T...