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Giving the Humanoid iCub Embodied, Neuromorphic Vision

EE Times Current · 9 Feb 2024 · 44m

What this episode covers

Dr. Chiara Bartolozzi of the Italian Institute of Technology discusses implementing neuromorphic vision and attention mechanisms on the iCub humanoid robot. She explains the challenges of processing event-driven data from dynamic vision sensors (DVS) and the necessity of embodiment to simplify perception tasks through active sensing. The conversation also covers the need for a solid theoretical framework for neuromorphic computing and the trade-offs between biological plausibility and engineering efficiency.

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early-stage companies

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Companies
Italian Institute of Technology, Johns Hopkins University
Products
iCub
Chips
Dynamic Vision Sensor, Spinnaker, Deneuromorphic

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