The Importance of the body in affect-modulated action selection: A case study comparing proximal versus distal perception in a prey-predator scenario

Claire O'Bryne, Lola Cañamero, John C. Murray

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Abstract

In the context of the animat approach, we investigate the effect of an emotion-like hormonal mechanism, as a modulator of perception - and second order controller to an underlying motivation-based action selection architecture - on brain-body-environment interactions within a prey-predator scenario. We are particularly interested in the effects that affective modulation of different perceptual capabilities has on the dynamics of interactions between predator and prey, as part of a broader study of the adaptive value of emotional states such as "fear" and "aggression" in the context of action selection. In this paper we present experiments where we modulated the architecture of a prey robot using two different types of sensory capabilities, proximal and distal, effectively creating combinations of different prey "brains" and "bodies".

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - 2009 3rd International Conference on Affective Computing and Intelligent Interaction and Workshops, ACII 2009
PublisherIEEE
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781424447992
ISBN (Print)9781424448005
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 8 Dec 2009
Externally publishedYes
Event2009 3rd International Conference on Affective Computing and Intelligent Interaction and Workshops - Amsterdam, Netherlands
Duration: 10 Sept 200912 Sept 2009

Publication series

NameInternational Conference on Affective Computing and Intelligent Interaction and Workshops
PublisherIEEE
ISSN (Print)2156-8103
ISSN (Electronic)2156-8111

Conference

Conference2009 3rd International Conference on Affective Computing and Intelligent Interaction and Workshops
Abbreviated titleACII 2009
Country/TerritoryNetherlands
CityAmsterdam
Period10/09/0912/09/09

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