Title
A hierarchical Bayesian framework for multimodal active perception
Abstract
In this article, we present a hierarchical Bayesian framework for multimodal active perception, devised to be emergent, scalable and adaptive. This framework, while not strictly neuromimetic, finds its roots in the role of the dorsal perceptual pathway of the human brain. Its composing models build upon a common spatial configuration that is naturally fitting for the integration of readings from multiple sensors using a Bayesian approach devised in previous work. The framework presented in this article is shown to adequately model human-like active perception behaviours, namely by exhibiting the following desirable properties: high-level behaviour results from low-level interaction of simpler building blocks; seamless integration of additional inputs is allowed by the Bayesian Programming formalism; initial 'genetic imprint' of distribution parameters may be changed 'on the fly' through parameter manipulation, thus allowing for the implementation of goal-dependent behaviours (i.e. top-down influences).
Year
DOI
Venue
2012
10.1177/1059712311434662
Adaptive Behaviour
Keywords
Field
DocType
hierarchical bayesian framework,bayesian programming formalism,bayesian approach,distribution parameter,additional input,seamless integration,model human-like active perception,multimodal active perception,common spatial configuration,composing model,genetics,scalability,emergence,human robot interaction,model building,top down
Dorsum,Active perception,Computer science,Bayesian programming,Artificial intelligence,Formalism (philosophy),Perception,Machine learning,Human–robot interaction,Bayesian probability,Scalability
Journal
Volume
Issue
ISSN
20
3
1059-7123
Citations 
PageRank 
References 
11
0.69
14
Authors
3
Name
Order
Citations
PageRank
João Filipe Ferreira1506.75
Miguel Castelo-Branco24411.81
Jorge Dias355651.00