A new approach to artificial neural networks

: A novel approach to artificial neural networks is presented. The philosophy of this approach is based on two aspects: the design of task-specific networks, and a new neuron model with multiple synapses. The synapses’ connective strengths are modified through selective and cumulative processes conducted by axo-axonic connections from a feedforward circuit. This new concept was applied to the position control of a planar two-link manipulator exhibiting excellent results on learning capability and generalization when compared with a conventional feed-forward network. In the present paper, the example shows only a network developed from a neuronal reflexive circuit with some useful artifices, nevertheless without the intention of covering all possibilities devised. Neural network architecture, Control systems, Manipulator position-control

• Type: Journal
• Year: 1998
• Where: TNN
• Authors: Benedito Dias Baptista F. Filho, Eduardo Lobo Lustosa Cabral, Adalberto Jose Soares
• Keywords: Artificial Neural Networks, Neural Network, Planar Two-link Manipulator, TNN 1998