【Latest Papers】Cognitive Navigation by Neuro-Inspired Localization, Mapping and Episodic Memory

Abstract One of the important topics in the study of robotic cognition is to enable robot to perceive, plan and react to situations in a real-world environment. We present a novel angle on this subject, by integrating active navigation with …

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Nature Neuroscience Nov. 2017 Issue: Focus on Spatial Cognition

From Nature Neuroscience  Oct. 31 2017

Navigation is the ability to estimate one’s own position and to track and plan one’s own path in physical space, be it on land, on sea, in the air or even in space. …

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Bat brain signals illuminate navigation in the dark

Brief content From ScienceNews   BY  AMBER DANCE 12:30PM, SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

Neuroscientist Nachum Ulanovsky and his colleagues of the Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot, Israel, studying several different species of bats, are investigating how the flying mammals perceive …

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Learning How to Learn: Powerful mental tools to help you master tough subjects

University of California, San Diego 

Dr. Barbara Oakley  and Dr. Terrence Sejnowski

About the course

This course gives you easy access to the invaluable learning techniques used by experts in art, music, literature, math, science, sports, and many other disciplines.

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Definitions of Cognition & Cognitive Systems

From the euCognition

The following definitions were contributed by members of euCognition in response to a questionnaire. The definitions are listed in the order in which they were submitted.

Cognition is the ability to relate perception and action in a

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Brain Mechanisms of Navigation in Physical and Cognitive Spaces

The following lectures are presented in the NEUROSCIENCE SYMPOSIUM : BRAIN MECHANISMS OF NAVIGATION IN PHYSICAL AND COGNITIVE SPACES at Central European University in August 31, 2017.

This is a special symposium with four outstanding scientist (three Nobel laureates and one Brain Prize winner)

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Robotics Roadmap in the US and Europe

The US last year published its third Roadmap for US Robotics, covering the societal opportunities and challenges presented by the technology, and what needed to be done to continue innovation and adoption. Read more "A Roadmap for US Robotics

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