STDP-based behavior learning on the TriBot robot

P. Arena; S. De Fiore; L. Patané; M. Pollino; C. Ventura

doi:10.1117/12.821380

20 May 2009 STDP-based behavior learning on the TriBot robot

P. Arena, S. De Fiore, L. Patané, M. Pollino, C. Ventura

Proceedings Volume 7365, Bioengineered and Bioinspired Systems IV; 736506 (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.821380
Event: SPIE Europe Microtechnologies for the New Millennium, 2009, Dresden, Germany

Abstract

This paper describes a correlation-based navigation algorithm, based on an unsupervised learning paradigm for spiking neural networks, called Spike Timing Dependent Plasticity (STDP). This algorithm was implemented on a new bio-inspired hybrid mini-robot called TriBot to learn and increase its behavioral capabilities. In fact correlation based algorithms have been found to explain many basic behaviors in simple animals. The main interesting consequence of STDP is that the system is able to learn high-level sensor features, based on a set of basic reflexes, depending on some low-level sensor inputs. TriBot is composed of 3 modules, the first two being identical and inspired by the Whegs hybrid robot. The peculiar characteristics of the robot consists in the innovative shape of the three-spoke appendages that allow to increase stability of the structure. The last module is composed of two standard legs with 3 degrees of freedom each. Thanks to the cooperation among these modules, TriBot is able to face with irregular terrains overcoming potential deadlock situations, to climb high obstacles compared to its size and to manipulate objects. Robot experiments will be reported to demonstrate the potentiality and the effectiveness of the approach.

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P. Arena, S. De Fiore, L. Patané, M. Pollino, and C. Ventura "STDP-based behavior learning on the TriBot robot", Proc. SPIE 7365, Bioengineered and Bioinspired Systems IV, 736506 (20 May 2009); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.821380

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