# Seeing Robotics and Machine Vision as Dynamical Systems

- Show: [EE Times Current](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current)
- Published: 2023-10-13
- Length: 48m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2023-10-13-seeing-robotics-and-machine-vision-as-dynamical-systems
- Listen: https://podcast.show/aspencore/episode/120805333/

## Summary

Dr. Yulia Sandamirskaya, now leading the Neuromorphic Computing Group at Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW), discusses her work applying dynamical systems theory to robotics and machine vision. She details her previous role at Intel, where she utilized the Loihi neuromorphic platform to develop real-time robotic applications, including drone control and human-robot interaction. The episode also features commentary from Ralph Etienne-Cummings of Johns Hopkins University on the challenges of embodiment, active vision, and the need for heterogeneous hardware architectures.

## Chapters

- [0:03](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2023-10-13-seeing-robotics-and-machine-vision-as-dynamical-systems#t=3) Introduction and Yulia Sandamirskaya's Background
- [3:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2023-10-13-seeing-robotics-and-machine-vision-as-dynamical-systems#t=186) Dynamical Systems and Attractor Dynamics in Robotics
- [10:38](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2023-10-13-seeing-robotics-and-machine-vision-as-dynamical-systems#t=638) Early Neuromorphic Work and Intel Loihi Projects
- [19:25](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2023-10-13-seeing-robotics-and-machine-vision-as-dynamical-systems#t=1165) Intel Neuromorphic Research Community and Applications
- [23:34](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2023-10-13-seeing-robotics-and-machine-vision-as-dynamical-systems#t=1414) New Role at ZHAW and Vision for Heterogeneous Systems
- [28:37](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2023-10-13-seeing-robotics-and-machine-vision-as-dynamical-systems#t=1717) Challenges of 3D Perception and Event-Based Cameras
- [31:26](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2023-10-13-seeing-robotics-and-machine-vision-as-dynamical-systems#t=1886) Ralph Etienne-Cummings on Embodiment and Creativity
- [37:39](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2023-10-13-seeing-robotics-and-machine-vision-as-dynamical-systems#t=2259) Complexity, Central Pattern Generators, and Future Directions

## Topics

- [Robotics & autonomy](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/robotics-and-autonomy)
- [Microcontrollers & dev platforms](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/microcontrollers-and-platforms)
- [Sensors & measurement in products](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sensors)
- [Embedded firmware](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/embedded-firmware)
- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Intel (company)
- Loihi (chip)
- Zurich University of Applied Sciences (company)
- Johns Hopkins University (company)
- Italian Institute of Technology (company)
- Delft University of Technology (company)
- Queensland University of Technology (company)
- Dynap-SE (chip)
- event-based camera (product)

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