Place Recognition and Topological Map Learning in a Virtual Cognitive Robot
Place Recognition and Topological Map Learning in a Virtual Cognitive Robot
An ACT-R cognitive model is used to control the spatial behavior of a virtual robot that is embedded in a three-dimensional virtual environment, implemented using the Unity game engine. The environment features a simple maze that the robot is required to navigate. Communication between ACT-R and Unity is established using a network-based inter-operability framework. The ability of the robot to learn about the spatial structure of its environment and navigate to designated goal locations serves as a test of the ability of the framework to support the integrative use of cognitive architectures and virtual environments in a range of research and development contexts.
virtual robotics, virtual environment, cognitive architecture, spatial cognition, spatial memory
Smart, Paul R.
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Sycara, Katia
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2015
Smart, Paul R.
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Sycara, Katia
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Smart, Paul R. and Sycara, Katia
(2015)
Place Recognition and Topological Map Learning in a Virtual Cognitive Robot.
17th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence, Las Vegas, United States.
27 - 30 Jul 2015.
7 pp
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Abstract
An ACT-R cognitive model is used to control the spatial behavior of a virtual robot that is embedded in a three-dimensional virtual environment, implemented using the Unity game engine. The environment features a simple maze that the robot is required to navigate. Communication between ACT-R and Unity is established using a network-based inter-operability framework. The ability of the robot to learn about the spatial structure of its environment and navigate to designated goal locations serves as a test of the ability of the framework to support the integrative use of cognitive architectures and virtual environments in a range of research and development contexts.
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Accepted/In Press date: 1 May 2015
Published date: 2015
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17th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence, Las Vegas, United States, 2015-07-27 - 2015-07-30
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virtual robotics, virtual environment, cognitive architecture, spatial cognition, spatial memory
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Web & Internet Science
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Local EPrints ID: 376729
URI: http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/id/eprint/376729
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Paul R. Smart
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Katia Sycara
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