This book describes the development of a robot mapping and navigation system inspired by models of the neural mechanisms underlying spatial navigation in the rodent hippocampus. Computational models of animal navigation systems have traditionally had limited performance when implemented on robots. The aim of the work was to determine the extent to which hippocampal models can be used to provide a robot with functional mapping and navigation capabilities in real world environments. The focus of the research was on achieving practical robot performance, rather than maintaining biological plausibility.

Klappentext

This pioneering book describes the development of a robot mapping and navigation system inspired by models of the neural mechanisms underlying spatial navigation in the rodent hippocampus. Computational models of animal navigation systems have traditionally had limited performance when implemented on robots. This is the first research to test existing models of rodent spatial mapping and navigation on robots in large, challenging, real world environments.

Inhalt

Mapping and Navigation.- Robotic Mapping Methods.- Biological Navigation Systems.- Emulating Nature: Models of Hippocampus.- Robotic or Bio-inspired: A Comparison.- Pilot Study of a Hippocampal Model.- RatSLAM: An Extended Hippocampal Model.- Goal Memory: A Pilot Study.- Extending RatSLAM: The Experience Mapping Algorithm.- Exploration, Goal Recall, and Adapting to Change.- Discussion.