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BIOENG-456: Controlling behavior in animals and robots

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Students will acquire an integrative view on biological and artificial algorithms for controlling autonomous behaviors. Students will synthesize and apply this knowledge in oral presentations and computational exercises.

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Pavan P Ramdya

https://ramdya-lab.epfl.ch/

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https://edu.epfl.ch/coursebook/en/controlling-behavior-in-animals-and-robots-BIOENG-456

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http://go.epfl.ch/BIOENG-456

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Summary

Lectures

Instructor

Pavan P Ramdya

https://ramdya-lab.epfl.ch/

Official source

https://edu.epfl.ch/coursebook/en/controlling-behavior-in-animals-and-robots-BIOENG-456

Moodle Page

http://go.epfl.ch/BIOENG-456

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Lectures in this course (32)

Controlling Behavior in Animals and Robots

Explores embodied behavioral control in animals and robots through group presentations and hands-on exercises.

Robot Simulation and Programming Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Covers the basics of robot simulation and programming using Webots.

Scent-tracking in Humans Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Delves into the mechanisms of scent-tracking in humans, exploring inter-nastril comparison, sniffing behavior, and the exploitation of information from both nostrils.

Rheotaxis in Larval Zebrafish Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Explores rheotaxis in larval zebrafish, focusing on their mechanosensory lateral line behavior in the absence of visual cues.

Taxes Behaviors: Simple Signals, Complex Behaviors Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Explores how organisms respond to environmental signals, showcasing how simple algorithms can lead to complex behaviors.

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