Essay.04-A.Survey.of.Mirror-neuron.Mechanism.and.Robot.Tool.Use-XizhiXiao-2100017773
Keywords: mirror neuron, imitation, tool use
Abstract: The tool-use ability has traditionally been regarded as an indicator of intelligence, separating humans from animals. However, recent research has discovered that animals are able to manipulate a tool or even create a tool from raw materials, questioning the previously prevailing belief. In this essay, we firstly introduce a neurophysiological mechanism----the mirror-neuron mechanism----which is believed to play a fundamental role in human action understanding and imatation. Then, we review several computational frameworks for robot tool affordance understanding and tool manipulation. We conclude this essay by proposing several directions for future research.
Submission Number: 107
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