- français
- English
Coursebooks
Controlling behavior in animals and robots
BIOENG-456
Lecturer(s) :
Ramdya Pavan PLanguage:
English
Withdrawal
It is not allowed to withdraw from this subject after the registration deadline.Summary
Students will acquire an integrative view on biological and artificial algorithms for controlling autonomous behaviors in animals and robots. Students will synthesize and apply this knowledge in oral presentations and exercises.Content
Each subject will be introduced by preparatory readings that are expanded upon during lecture and followed by (i) a presentation and discussion of primary literature by students and (ii) modeling exercises designed to test and consolidate knowledge. The last half of the course is a group mini-project. Lecture/presentation topics include:
- Defining behavior
- The body and behavior
- Taxis behaviors
- Neural networks
- Collective and social behaviors
- Internal states
- Hierarchical control
Keywords
- behavior
- neuroscience
- neural networks
- flies
- mice
- robots
- embodiment
- sensing
- locomotion
- navigation
Learning Prerequisites
Recommended courses
Neuroscience II: cellular mechanisms of brain function (or the equivalent)
Important concepts to start the course
Neuroscience
Robotics
Programming
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, the student must be able to:- Recall neurobiological and robotic algorithms for behavior
- Draw network models capable of carrying out simple behaviors
- Implement computational models to execute specific behaviors
- Hypothesize how changes in morphology, mechanical properties, or underlying algorithms would influence behaviors expressed
Transversal skills
- Identify the different roles that are involved in well-functioning teams and assume different roles, including leadership roles.
- Give feedback (critique) in an appropriate fashion.
- Make an oral presentation.
- Plan and carry out activities in a way which makes optimal use of available time and other resources.
- Use both general and domain specific IT resources and tools
- Access and evaluate appropriate sources of information.
- Summarize an article or a technical report.
Teaching methods
2h lectures per week
2h exercises per week
Exercises (problem solving, model building, project execution and presentation)
Preparation and oral presentations of scientific material
Last half of the course is a hands-on group mini-project
Expected student activities
Students are expected to attend lectures, actively engage in exercises, summarize and present a scientific study, participate in group discussions, and perform a miniproject in a group.
Assessment methods
Continued assessment during the semester
In the programs
- SemesterSpring
- Exam formDuring the semester
- Credits
4 - Subject examined
Controlling behavior in animals and robots - Number of places
40 - Lecture
2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks - Exercises
2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Semester
- SemesterSpring
- Exam formDuring the semester
- Credits
4 - Subject examined
Controlling behavior in animals and robots - Number of places
40 - Lecture
2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks - Exercises
2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Semester
- SemesterSpring
- Exam formDuring the semester
- Credits
4 - Subject examined
Controlling behavior in animals and robots - Number of places
40 - Lecture
2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks - Exercises
2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Semester
- SemesterSpring
- Exam formDuring the semester
- Credits
4 - Subject examined
Controlling behavior in animals and robots - Number of places
40 - Lecture
2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks - Exercises
2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Semester
Reference week
Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
8-9 | |||||
9-10 | |||||
10-11 | |||||
11-12 | |||||
12-13 | |||||
13-14 | MED21124 | ||||
14-15 | |||||
15-16 | MED21124 | ||||
16-17 | |||||
17-18 | |||||
18-19 | |||||
19-20 | |||||
20-21 | |||||
21-22 |
legend
- Autumn semester
- Winter sessions
- Spring semester
- Summer sessions
- Lecture in French
- Lecture in English
- Lecture in German