ECAL
2005
Springer
14 years 25 days ago
2005
Springer
Jakob von Uexk¨ull’s theory of the Umwelt is described and it is used to show how perceptual states can be defined. It is described how perceptual cues are selected over evolut...
ECAL
2005
Springer
14 years 25 days ago
2005
Springer
This paper introduces a novel study on the sense of valency as a vital process for achieving adaptation in agents through evolution and developmental learning. Unlike previous stud...
ECAL
2005
Springer
14 years 4 months ago
2005
Springer
The idea that the biota can regulate the abiotic components of their environment to levels suitable for life has attracted criticism from neo-Darwinian theorists but is still a via...
ECAL
2005
Springer
14 years 4 months ago
2005
Springer
Abstract. We consider models of emergence, adding downward causation to conventional models where causation permeates from low-level elements to high-level behaviour. We describe a...
ECAL
2005
Springer
14 years 4 months ago
2005
Springer
Using decentralized control structures for robot control can offer a lot of advantages, such as less complexity, better fault tolerance and more flexibility. In this paper the ev...
ECAL
2005
Springer
14 years 4 months ago
2005
Springer
Evolution by natural selection is a process of variation and selection acting on replicating units. These units are often assumed to be individuals, but in a sexual population, the...
ECAL
2005
Springer
14 years 4 months ago
2005
Springer
Abstract. Many researchers are developing frameworks inspired by natural, especially biological, systems to solve complex real-world problems. This work extends previous work in th...
ECAL
2005
Springer
14 years 4 months ago
2005
Springer
Abstract. This paper presents a computational framework for studying the influence of learning on the evolution of avian communication. We conducted computer simulations for explo...
ECAL
2005
Springer
14 years 4 months ago
2005
Springer
This paper is about the design of an artificial neural network to control an autonomous robot that is required to iteratively solve a discrimination task based on time-dependent s...
ECAL
2005
Springer
14 years 4 months ago
2005
Springer