Scent of Science

Male moths can use the odor of female moths to reliably localize them, even if the air is turbulent and the odor largely dispersed. Can we use similar strategies to find scientifically interesting locations in space?

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On the Optimality, Adabtibility and Robustness of Neuro-controllers

Can we design a neuro-controller that can adapt to varying conditions? What is the tradeoff between the optimality of such neuro-controllers and their adaptibility and robustness?

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Evolution in robotic islands

Can we improve the automatic design methodology of Evolutionary Robotics by performing the optimisation of a neuro-controller in an island model?

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Machine learning for global trajectory optimisation

Can we use machine learning to extract knowledge and information from the process of trajectory optimisation? If so, can we use this knowledge for the design of new trajectories, or to enhance and improve the quality of the optimisation process?

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Swarm Intelligence

Does a coherent group behaviour require an explicit mechanism of cooperation? Can useful tasks be accomplished by heterogeneous agents without direct communication and using decentralized control?

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