Seeing Robotics and Machine Vision as Dynamical Systems

Yulia Sandamirskaya, creator of the Neuromorphic Computing Group at Zurich University of Applied Sciences, combines her expertise in dynamical systems theory and robotics. She dives into the intersection of neural networks and robotics, highlighting innovative applications like drone demos and insect-inspired designs. The discussion explores the challenges of robotic place recognition and the influence of biological principles on robot design. Sandamirskaya emphasizes the importance of 3D spatial representation and active perception for advancing AI capabilities.