Training of autonomous robots
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1. A method of programming a robot to perform a desired behaviour, the method comprising the application of a clicker-training technique.
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Abstract
A clicker-training technique developed for animal training is adapted for training robots, notably autonomous animal-like robots. In this robot-training method, a behaviour (for example, [DIG]) is broken down into smaller achievable responses ([SIT]—[HELLO]—[DIG]) that will eventually lead to the desired final behaviour. The robot is guided progressively to the correct behaviour through the use, normally the repeated use, of a secondary reinforcer. When the correct behaviour has been achieved, a primary reinforcer is applied so that the desired behaviour can be “captured”. This method can be used for training a robot to perform, on command, rare behaviours or a sequence of behaviours (typically actions). This method can also be used to ensure that a robot is focusing its attention upon a desired object.
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- 1. A method of programming a robot to perform a desired behaviour, the method comprising the application of a clicker-training technique.
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2. A method of programming a robot to perform a desired behaviour, the method comprising the steps of:
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providing a robot adapted to recognise at least one stimulus as a primary reinforcer and;
conditioning the robot to recognise at least one further stimulus as a secondary reinforcer;
guiding the robot to the desired behaviour by presenting the robot with a secondary reinforcer when the robot exhibits a behaviour approaching the desired behaviour and presenting the robot with a primary reinforcer when the robot exhibits the desired behaviour. - View Dependent Claims (3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 17)
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