'Functional neurobiology in minibrains: from flies to robots and back again', Sant Feliu de Guixols, Spain
17 October 2010 - 17 October 2010
Spain
An event entitled 'Functional neurobiology in minibrains: from flies to robots and back again' will be held from 17 to 22 October 2010 in Sant Feliu de Guixols, Spain.
Understanding the mechanisms allowing brains to collect sensory input and control adaptive behaviour represents one of the most challenging endeavours in science. The goal of this symposium is to review progress towards an integrated understanding of the genetic, molecular, and neuronal basis of behaviour in the common fruit fly.
The event will examine how knowledge about biological neural processes can influence (and be influenced by) the design of robotic neural systems. The aim is to bring together researchers from the common fruit fly and insect community with experts in computational neurobiology and robotics.
The conference structure will aim to promote discussion on how to quantitatively describe working hypotheses about brain functions and behavioural control, and how bio-inspired robots may be used to test the validity and limits of our current models.For further information, please visit:
http://www.esf.org/index.php?id=6460(opens in new window)
Understanding the mechanisms allowing brains to collect sensory input and control adaptive behaviour represents one of the most challenging endeavours in science. The goal of this symposium is to review progress towards an integrated understanding of the genetic, molecular, and neuronal basis of behaviour in the common fruit fly.
The event will examine how knowledge about biological neural processes can influence (and be influenced by) the design of robotic neural systems. The aim is to bring together researchers from the common fruit fly and insect community with experts in computational neurobiology and robotics.
The conference structure will aim to promote discussion on how to quantitatively describe working hypotheses about brain functions and behavioural control, and how bio-inspired robots may be used to test the validity and limits of our current models.For further information, please visit:
http://www.esf.org/index.php?id=6460(opens in new window)