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SUMMARY:Andreagiovanni Reina (Université Libre De Bruxelles)\, “The Power of Inhibition for Collective Decision Making in Minimalistic Robot Swarms”
DESCRIPTION:Abstract:\nI investigate how large groups of simple robots can reach a consensus with decentralized minimalistic algorithms. Simple robots can be useful in nanorobotics and in scenarios with low-cost requirements. I show that through decentralized voting algorithms\, swarms of minimalistic robots can make best-of-n decisions. In my research\, I show that using a biologically-inspired voting model based on inhibitory signals\, the swarm can collectively perform better and be more resilient against a minority of misbehaving robots than in models without inhibition. Our best-of-n decision algorithm can also be used for collective environmental monitoring. I will show that investigating these models can be very interesting and yield surprising results. As Anderson said in 1972\, More is different. In our analysis\, we found that limiting the communication range or the speed of the robots can improve collective performance in a range of relevant conditions. We explain the mechanisms of some of these phenomena with a combination of mathematical models and large-scale robot experiments.\n\nThis talk will take place in person at SCIoI. \n 
URL:https://www.scienceofintelligence.de/event/thursday-morning-talk-giovanni-rena/
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SUMMARY:Oliver Brock (Science of Intelligence)\, "About the Interplay of Embodiment and Learning in Intelligent Systems"
DESCRIPTION:Abstract:\nBiological intelligent systems manifest their intelligence in physical interactions with other agents and with their environment. Such interactions require embodiment. Intelligence\, both artificial and biological\, also requires some kind of learning. But what is the relationship between the two? How should the two interact? Do they even have to? What could be a common ground on which this relationship can be explored\, negotiated\, and ultimately designed? In this presentation\, I will attempt to provide my personal answers to these questions. I will argue that one of the reasons (deep) machine learning has not yet been able to replicate its smashing successes in the context of robotics lies in the widespread disregard for the important capabilities provided by the body. Instead of considering embodiment\, machine learning seems to be resorting to massive use of physical simulations. This seems to be unnecessarily complicated without being convincingly effective.
URL:https://www.scienceofintelligence.de/event/pi-lecture-with-oliver-brock-2/
LOCATION:MAR 2.057
CATEGORIES:Thursday Morning Talk
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SUMMARY:Julten Abdelhalim (Science of Intelligence)\, "Tips and Guidelines for your grant application in Germany"
DESCRIPTION:Abstract: \nThis talk will be targeting junior postdocs and phd at their final stages. It will be a short and brief introduction to the major options for grants (those aiming at the stars or smaller ones). Julten will offer some quick tips on the application process. She will also share her own experience in applying to the DFG Sachbeihilfe and ERC Starting Grant. The talk is not a detailed workshop in which we get into details about the proposal writing but rather a summary and a call out for how you should ideally plan your grant application journey. Those interested in detailed consultation are invited to book appointments later.\n\n\nThis talk will take place in person at SCIoI. \n 
URL:https://www.scienceofintelligence.de/event/thursday-morning-talk-julten-abdelhalim-our-career-as-a-scientist-make-a-plan-for-successful-grant-applications/
CATEGORIES:Thursday Morning Talk
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SUMMARY:Ryan Burnell\, "A Cognitive Approach to the Evaluation of AI Systems"
DESCRIPTION:Abstract: \nThe capabilities of AI systems are improving rapidly\, and these systems are being deployed in increasingly complex and high-stakes contexts\, from self-driving cars to the detection of medical conditions. As the importance of AI grows\, so too does the need for robust evaluation. If we want to determine the extent to which systems are safe\, effective\, and unbiased\, it is vital that we understand the cognitive capabilities of those systems. In this endeavour\, psychological science has a lot to offer—scientists from cognitive\, developmental\, and comparative psychology have spent many decades developing theories and paradigms to understand the cognitive capabilities of adults\, children\, and animals. Drawing on these theories and paradigms\, we are working to build a framework for evaluating the cognitive capabilities of AI systems that we hope can be used to better track and regulate AI progress. I will present an initial version of the framework and discuss the open questions and challenges of applying cognitive science to AI evaluation. \nThis talk will take place in person at SCIoI. \nPhoto by Michael Dziedzic on Unsplash. \n 
URL:https://www.scienceofintelligence.de/event/thursday-morning-talk-ryan-burnell-a-cognitive-approach-to-the-evaluation-of-ai-systems/
CATEGORIES:Thursday Morning Talk
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