Cognitive Robotics

In the rapidly evolving field of Robotics Science, “Cognitive Robotics” by Fouad Sabry offers an essential exploration of how cognitive processes are applied to robotics. This book bridges the gap between cognitive science, artificial intelligence, and robotics, providing a deep understanding of how machines can simulate humanlike perception, reasoning, and decisionmaking. Whether you're a professional in the field, an undergraduate or graduate student, or simply an enthusiast, this book is a vital resource for understanding the intersection of mind and machine.

Chapters Brief Overview:

1: Cognitive robotics: An introduction to how robots can be designed to simulate human cognitive abilities.

2: Cognitive science: Exploring the interdisciplinary science behind cognition and its role in robotics.

3: Subsumption architecture: Understanding how simple behaviors combine for complex actions in robots.

4: Artificial consciousness: Examining the controversial topic of whether machines can achieve consciousness.

5: Symbolic artificial intelligence: Discussing symbolic AI and its applications in cognitive robotics.

6: Cognitive model: Introducing models that mimic human cognitive processes for robotic design.

7: Soar (cognitive architecture): Delving into the Soar architecture and its role in intelligent decisionmaking.

8: Developmental robotics: Exploring how robots can learn from their environment, similar to human development.

9: Cognitive architecture: Understanding the structures that support robotic cognition and problemsolving.

10: Intelligent agent: Defining intelligent agents and their behavior within autonomous systems.

11: Embodied cognitive science: Investigating how cognition is linked to physical embodiment in robotics.

12: Enactivism: Introducing the theory of cognition that emphasizes interaction with the environment.

13: Moravec's paradox: Analyzing the gap between highlevel reasoning and lowlevel physical tasks in robotics.

14: Neurorobotics: Exploring the integration of neural models into robotic systems for advanced cognition.

15: Object Action Complex: Understanding how robots recognize and interact with objects in dynamic environments.

16: LIDA (cognitive architecture): An indepth look at the LIDA model and its applications in cognitive robotics.

17: Situated approach (artificial intelligence): Examining how AI adapts and operates in realworld settings.

18: Embodied cognition: Highlighting how physical presence and sensory feedback impact robotic intelligence.

19: Predictive coding: Understanding how robots use prediction to interpret sensory information and guide actions.

20: Cognitive neuroscience: Exploring how insights from neuroscience influence robotic cognitive architectures.

21: Cognition: A comprehensive review of cognition and its application to the design of intelligent robots.

“Cognitive Robotics” is more than just a textbook—it's an invaluable guide for anyone interested in the future of robotics and artificial intelligence. Whether you're developing robotic systems, researching cognitive models, or simply exploring the next frontier of technology, this book provides the tools, theories, and insights necessary for advancing the field.