The primary objective of this course is to explore the synthetic modeling approach to understand brain-based mechanisms for learning and generating sensory-motor behaviors. For this purpose, the course will offer introduction of neuro-robotics studies as well as neuroscience literature related to brain mechanisms for sensory perception and behavior generation. In addition, the course will offer hands-on experiences on experimenting neuro-driven learnable robots in the instructor’s lab. The course will gain a good understanding of mechanisms for learning and generating cognitive behaviors both in biological brains and artifacts. Evaluation is based on quizzes during class, term project, and active class participation.
