ylkingsbury@watdragon.waterloo.edu (Yvonne Kingsbury) (05/31/89)
The Institute of Computer Research
and the
Department of Kinesiology
present a colloquium on
Artificial Neural Networks
for Modelling Human Prehension
by Dr. Thea Iberall
of Department of Computer Science, University of Southern California
ABSTRACT
Conceptual models, such as Arbib's coordinated control program of human
prehension, capture observations from behavioral studies of Jeannerod.
In trying to implement such a model in simulations of multi-layered artificial
neural networks, important questions arise in terms of internal representations
and sensorimotor integration. In this talk, we will discuss how to extend the
Arbib conceptual model and then present results of simulations of artificial
neural networks that plan grasp postures based on task and object characteristics. The goals of this research are to develop better models of the central
nervous system, and to develop algorithms for the control of dextrous robot
hands, such as the five-fingered Belgrade/USC Robot hand.
DATE: Wednesday, June 7, 1989
TIME: 3:30 p.m.
ROOM: DC 1302
Everyone is welcome. Refreshments served.