Input and Output Cortical Areas - Neurorobotics Studio Tutorial

Welcome to the Input and Output Cortical Areas Tutorial! Discover the crucial role of input and output cortical areas as the gateway between the central nervous system and peripheral nervous system in Neurorobotics.



Key Concepts Covered:

Introduction to Cortical Areas:
Learn how input and output cortical areas serve as brain terminals in FEAGI, facilitating the flow of sensory information into the brain and brain commands out to devices. Explore their functions and significance in creating intelligent, responsive robots.

Adding Cortical Areas:
Follow simple steps to add input and output cortical areas in Neurorobotics Studio. Click on the "cortical areas" icon, select "add cortical area," and customize the location for input or output. Stay tuned for future tutorials where we'll delve deeper into the functions of different input and output types.

Categorizing Cortical Areas:
Understand how input and output cortical areas are grouped based on modalities such as actuators, vision, sensors, and training. Explore examples of each category, including motor control, camera configurations, sensors like infrared and accelerometer, and brain optimization through training.

Actuators:
Discover how actuators convert energy into movement, enabling robots to perform tasks like motor control, servo control, navigation, speed adjustment, motion control, emergency stop, and position initialization.

Vision:
Explore how vision cortical areas enable robots to perceive their environment using camera configurations such as eccentricity, modulation, flips, lighting enhancement, and blinking.

Sensors:
Understand the role of sensors in helping robots understand environmental conditions. Learn about infrared, proximity, accelerometer, gyroscope, battery gauge, and vision sensors.

Training:
Learn how training cortical areas optimize a robot's brain through processes like ID recognition and ID training, enhancing decision-making capabilities.

Customization:
Discover the flexibility of FEAGI's open-source platform, allowing users to add customizable cortical areas tailored to specific robot requirements.



Join us in this tutorial to unlock the potential of input and output cortical areas in Neurorobotics Studio. Explore the diverse functionalities and create intelligent robots equipped with sensory perception, motor control, and brain optimization capabilities!

Explore the open-source community at https://github.com/feagi/ to contribute to neurorobotics development and visit https://www.neuraville.com/nrs to access Neurorobotics Studio to build brains for robots!