Workshop allows researchers to get inside your head
Researchers from around the world are at the University of Waterloo for a workshop to build sophisticated models of the human brain, which they will showcase on Friday
Researchers from around the world are at the University of Waterloo for a workshop to build sophisticated models of the human brain, which they will showcase on Friday
By Media RelationsThey are computer scientists, engineers, psychologists, neuroscientists and philosophers, and the public are invited to attend their 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, Canada Research Chair in Theoretical Neuroscience, used it to build Spaun, the world's largest functional brain model. It provides users with a versatile and powerful environment for simulating cognitive and neural systems.
When: Friday June 19 from 4 to 6 p.m.
Location: Room 373, J.G. Hagey Hall of the Humanities, University of Waterloo
Pay parking is available in HV lot.
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