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Researchers from around the world are at the University of Waterloo for a workshop at the Centre for Theoretical Neuroscience to build sophisticated models of the human brain, which they will showcase on Friday.
Computer scientists, engineers, psychologists, neuroscientists, and philosophers will give demonstrations, involving robots and specialized brain-like computers that simulate neural functions.
The projects simulate human behaviours such as seeing, learning, spatial navigation and high-level action planning using new kinds of biologically inspired sensors, including an artificial retina and simulated skin that senses touch.
The researchers are using the Nengo brain simulator, a program that Professor Chris Eliasmith from Waterloo's Centre for Theoretical Neuroscience developed to build state-of-the-art cognitive and neural models. Eliasmith, CRC in Theoretical Neuroscience, used it to build Spaun, the world's largest functional brain model.
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Dean of Arts Office:
PAS building, room 2401
Tel 519 888-4567 ext. 48246
Arts Undergraduate Office:
PAS building, room 2439
Tel 519 888-4567 ext. 45870
Information for faculty and staff
Arts computing support for students, faculty, and staff
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