Neural computation as adaptive association process in cortical sensorial maps

In this work, the different computational paradigms used in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Autonomous Robotics are revised in the context of the reactive and situated paradigm. In particular, a Neural Computational paradigm based on perceptual association maps is revised. We explore the Singer hypothesis about the evidence of the same neural mechanism known from retinotopic projections. Finally, the implications of this computational paradigm with maps in the context of the definition, design, building and evaluation of neuroprosthesis are discussed.

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