http://csnetwork.eu/podcast/ We can learn a lot from brains and bodies when making machines and robots. But reversely, building complex machine systems can also give ideas about how brains and bodies have implemented their functioning over the evolution of ages. This podcast discusses various themes and aspects in-between robotics, neuroscience, cognitive science, artificial intelligence, biology, and technology. Podcast Generator 2.5 - http://www.podcastgenerator.net Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:08:11 +0000 en Convergent Science Network http://csnetwork.eu/podcast/images/itunes_image.jpg http://csnetwork.eu/podcast/ We can learn a lot from brains and bodies when making machines and robots. But reversely, building complex machine systems can also give ideas about how brains and bodies have implemented their functioning over the evolution of ages. This podcast discusses various themes and aspects in-between robotics, neuroscience, cognitive science, artificial intelligence, biology, and technology. Thoughts, discussions, and achievements in neurobiology, biomimetic and biohybrid systems Convergent Science Network: by Prof. Paul Verschure Convergent Science Network: by Prof. Paul Verschure paul.verschure@upf.edu no Touch, the brain and the advanced experimental paradigms and models Vincent pursues to understand both. -

]]> Touch, the brain and the advanced experimental paradigms and models Vincent pursues to understand both. http://csnetwork.eu/podcast/?name=2019-01-08_vincent_hayaward.mp3 http://csnetwork.eu/podcast/?name=2019-01-08_vincent_hayaward.mp3 1:40:02 paul.verschure@upf.edu (Convergent Science Network: by Prof. Paul Verschure) Convergent Science Network: by Prof. Paul Verschure no Wed, 12 Sep 2018 10:35:00 +0000 Maarja Kruusma (Tallin University of Technology) studies the building of fish, focusing especially on swimming. With Paul Verschure she discusses the importance of morphological details and body control, as well as biomimetical approaches in general. Maarja Kruusma (Tallin University of Technology) studies the building of fish, focusing especially on swimming. With Paul Verschure she discusses the importance of morphological details and body control, as well as biomimetical approaches in general. http://csnetwork.eu/podcast/?name=2012-03-07_interview_maarja_kruusma.mp3 http://csnetwork.eu/podcast/?name=2012-03-07_interview_maarja_kruusma.mp3 56:47 paul.verschure@upf.edu (Convergent Science Network: by Prof. Paul Verschure) Convergent Science Network: by Prof. Paul Verschure interview,science,robotics,fish,biomechanics no Thu, 05 Apr 2018 09:54:11 +0000 Kate J. Jefferey (University College, London) discusses her work on spatial navigation, focusing on the interaction between place cells, grid cells, and the influence of contextual clues. Kate J. Jefferey (University College, London) discusses her work on spatial navigation, focusing on the interaction between place cells, grid cells, and the influence of contextual clues. http://csnetwork.eu/podcast/?name=2015-09-28_interview_kate_jeffreys.mp3 http://csnetwork.eu/podcast/?name=2015-09-28_interview_kate_jeffreys.mp3 1:16:46 paul.verschure@upf.edu (Convergent Science Network: by Prof. Paul Verschure) Convergent Science Network: by Prof. Paul Verschure Science, Neuroscience no Thu, 05 Apr 2018 09:52:43 +0000 Mandyam Srinivasan's research (University of Queensland, Brisbane) centers on vision and cognition of flying insects, especially bees. He discusses it with Paul Verschure and special guest Partha Mitra (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, New York). Mandyam Srinivasan's research (University of Queensland, Brisbane) centers on vision and cognition of flying insects, especially bees. He discusses it with Paul Verschure and special guest Partha Mitra (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, New York). http://csnetwork.eu/podcast/?name=2012-12-10_interview_mandyam_srinivasan.mp3 http://csnetwork.eu/podcast/?name=2012-12-10_interview_mandyam_srinivasan.mp3 1:04:05 paul.verschure@upf.edu (Convergent Science Network: by Prof. Paul Verschure) Convergent Science Network: by Prof. Paul Verschure interview, science, neuroscience no Thu, 05 Apr 2018 09:48:24 +0000 Giovanni Pezzulo (Institute of Cognitive Sciences & Technologies, Rome) discusses with Paul Verschure the concept of the predictive brain that actively anticipates body movement. Giovanni Pezzulo (Institute of Cognitive Sciences & Technologies, Rome) discusses with Paul Verschure the concept of the predictive brain that actively anticipates body movement. http://csnetwork.eu/podcast/?name=2012-12-10_interview_giovanni_pezzulo.mp3 http://csnetwork.eu/podcast/?name=2012-12-10_interview_giovanni_pezzulo.mp3 1:00:03 paul.verschure@upf.edu (Convergent Science Network: by Prof. Paul Verschure) Convergent Science Network: by Prof. Paul Verschure interview, science, neuroscience no Thu, 05 Apr 2018 09:48:12 +0000 Guenther Knoblich's work (Central European University, Budapest) focuses on joint action like performed in team sports, and acrobatics. With Paul Verschure he discusses cognitive aspects of coordination, timing, and signalling while moving together. Guenther Knoblich's work (Central European University, Budapest) focuses on joint action like performed in team sports, and acrobatics. With Paul Verschure he discusses cognitive aspects of coordination, timing, and signalling while moving together. http://csnetwork.eu/podcast/?name=2012-12-10_interview_guenther_knoblich.mp3 http://csnetwork.eu/podcast/?name=2012-12-10_interview_guenther_knoblich.mp3 1:04:14 paul.verschure@upf.edu (Convergent Science Network: by Prof. Paul Verschure) Convergent Science Network: by Prof. Paul Verschure interview, science, neuroscience no Thu, 05 Apr 2018 09:48:07 +0000 Donald W. Pfaff heads the Laboratory of Neurobiology and Behavior at The Rokefeller University. With Paul Verschure he discusses the central role of the arousal system in mind, brain, and behavior. Donald W. Pfaff heads the Laboratory of Neurobiology and Behavior at The Rokefeller University. With Paul Verschure he discusses the central role of the arousal system in mind, brain, and behavior. http://csnetwork.eu/podcast/?name=2012-12-10_interview_donald_w_pfaff.mp3 http://csnetwork.eu/podcast/?name=2012-12-10_interview_donald_w_pfaff.mp3 1:06:39 paul.verschure@upf.edu (Convergent Science Network: by Prof. Paul Verschure) Convergent Science Network: by Prof. Paul Verschure interview, science, neuroscience no Thu, 05 Apr 2018 09:47:48 +0000 Dana Ballard (University of Texas, Austin) argues that vision is agenda-driven, rather than saliency-driven alone. With Paul Verschure he discusses how the idea of gathering and integrating information quanta into a mental scene applies to a wider model. Dana Ballard (University of Texas, Austin) argues that vision is agenda-driven, rather than saliency-driven alone. With Paul Verschure he discusses how the idea of gathering and integrating information quanta into a mental scene applies to a wider model. http://csnetwork.eu/podcast/?name=2012-12-10_interview_dana_ballard.mp3 http://csnetwork.eu/podcast/?name=2012-12-10_interview_dana_ballard.mp3 1:04:44 paul.verschure@upf.edu (Convergent Science Network: by Prof. Paul Verschure) Convergent Science Network: by Prof. Paul Verschure no Thu, 05 Apr 2018 09:47:32 +0000 Kevin O'Regan (Université Paris Descartes, France) theorizes building robots that can feel. Passing topics like sensory presence and sensorimotor laws, he and Paul Verschure reach the boundaries of what it means to 'feel'. Kevin O'Regan (Université Paris Descartes, France) theorizes building robots that can feel. Passing topics like sensory presence and sensorimotor laws, he and Paul Verschure reach the boundaries of what it means to 'feel'. http://csnetwork.eu/podcast/?name=2012-03-07_interview_kevin_oregan.mp3 http://csnetwork.eu/podcast/?name=2012-03-07_interview_kevin_oregan.mp3 1:15:53 paul.verschure@upf.edu (Convergent Science Network: by Prof. Paul Verschure) Convergent Science Network: by Prof. Paul Verschure interview,science,perception,cognition,philosophy no Thu, 05 Apr 2018 09:47:14 +0000 Main topics in Hillel Chiel's research (Case Western Reserve University, USA) are control systems, and biomechanics. With Paul Verschure he discusses how studying completely soft body control, like of tongues, can lead to finding main principles. Main topics in Hillel Chiel's research (Case Western Reserve University, USA) are control systems, and biomechanics. With Paul Verschure he discusses how studying completely soft body control, like of tongues, can lead to finding main principles. http://csnetwork.eu/podcast/?name=2012-03-07_interview_hillel_chiel.mp3 http://csnetwork.eu/podcast/?name=2012-03-07_interview_hillel_chiel.mp3 1:09:21 paul.verschure@upf.edu (Convergent Science Network: by Prof. Paul Verschure) Convergent Science Network: by Prof. Paul Verschure interview,science,robotics,biomechanics,neuro-physiology no Thu, 05 Apr 2018 09:47:08 +0000 Joseph Ayers (Northeastern University) has moved from systems physiology to building robot lobsters, increasingly focusing on the interplay between the physiological, sensorimotor, and neural interplay of these animals' characteristics. Joseph Ayers (Northeastern University) has moved from systems physiology to building robot lobsters, increasingly focusing on the interplay between the physiological, sensorimotor, and neural interplay of these animals' characteristics. http://csnetwork.eu/podcast/?name=2012-03-07_interview_joseph_ayers.mp3 http://csnetwork.eu/podcast/?name=2012-03-07_interview_joseph_ayers.mp3 1:06:44 paul.verschure@upf.edu (Convergent Science Network: by Prof. Paul Verschure) Convergent Science Network: by Prof. Paul Verschure interview,science,robotics,biomechanics,neuro-physiology no Thu, 05 Apr 2018 09:47:03 +0000 Huoseng Hu (University of Essex, UK) moved from industrial to service & field robotics. He discusses the building of robot fish with Tony Prescott, but also the development of a semi-robotic wheelchair controlled with thoughts. Huoseng Hu (University of Essex, UK) moved from industrial to service & field robotics. He discusses the building of robot fish with Tony Prescott, but also the development of a semi-robotic wheelchair controlled with thoughts. http://csnetwork.eu/podcast/?name=2012-03-08_interview_huoseng_hu.mp3 http://csnetwork.eu/podcast/?name=2012-03-08_interview_huoseng_hu.mp3 31:03 paul.verschure@upf.edu (Convergent Science Network: by Prof. Paul Verschure) Convergent Science Network: by Prof. Paul Verschure interview,science,robotics,biomechanics,technology no Thu, 05 Apr 2018 09:46:52 +0000 Mitra Hartmann (Northwestern University, USA) researches perception, particularly 'active sensing'. With Tony Prescott, a colleague in the field, she discusses what can be learnt from exploratory behavior like whisking, including behavior and biology. Mitra Hartmann (Northwestern University, USA) researches perception, particularly 'active sensing'. With Tony Prescott, a colleague in the field, she discusses what can be learnt from exploratory behavior like whisking, including behavior and biology. http://csnetwork.eu/podcast/?name=2012-03-07_interview_mitra_hartmann.mp3 http://csnetwork.eu/podcast/?name=2012-03-07_interview_mitra_hartmann.mp3 16:49 paul.verschure@upf.edu (Convergent Science Network: by Prof. Paul Verschure) Convergent Science Network: by Prof. Paul Verschure interview,science,robotics,biomechanics,perception no Thu, 05 Apr 2018 09:46:35 +0000 Federico Carpi (University of Pisa, Italy) is an expert on robot body materials. With Tony Prescott he discusses the current development towards soft materials that can deform under electrical stimulation, and can act and sense at the same time. Federico Carpi (University of Pisa, Italy) is an expert on robot body materials. With Tony Prescott he discusses the current development towards soft materials that can deform under electrical stimulation, and can act and sense at the same time. http://csnetwork.eu/podcast/?name=2012-03-07_interview_federico_carpi.mp3 http://csnetwork.eu/podcast/?name=2012-03-07_interview_federico_carpi.mp3 36:50 paul.verschure@upf.edu (Convergent Science Network: by Prof. Paul Verschure) Convergent Science Network: by Prof. Paul Verschure interview,science,robotics,biomechanics,technology no Thu, 05 Apr 2018 09:46:31 +0000 Frank Grasso (Cognitive Robotics Lab, City University of New York) has extensively studied lobsters and cephalopods, and modeled with robots. With Tony Prescott he discusses sensing capabilities, control and learning capabilities of these animals. Frank Grasso (Cognitive Robotics Lab, City University of New York) has extensively studied lobsters and cephalopods, and modeled with robots. With Tony Prescott he discusses sensing capabilities, control and learning capabilities of these animals. http://csnetwork.eu/podcast/?name=2012-03-07_interview_frank_grasso.mp3 http://csnetwork.eu/podcast/?name=2012-03-07_interview_frank_grasso.mp3 43:31 paul.verschure@upf.edu (Convergent Science Network: by Prof. Paul Verschure) Convergent Science Network: by Prof. Paul Verschure interview,science,robotics,biomechanics,neuro-physiology no Thu, 05 Apr 2018 09:46:31 +0000