They 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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