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From: nagle@netcom.com (John Nagle)
Subject: Re: AI robotics
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Date: Fri, 22 Jul 1994 03:51:46 GMT
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HargSJ@ugsun1a.bham.ac.uk (Simon Hargreaves (PH)) writes:
> Are any good books on using AI and neural nets for controlling a robot, in
>particular the movement system for a robot with legs.

     "Intelligence as Adaptive Behavior", by Randall Beer.

     All the Rod Brooks stuff from MIT, especially Patty Maes' papers.

     "Minimalist Mobile Robotics", by John Connell

If you're serious about legs, read "Legged Robots that Balance", by
Marc Raibert.  

>I am thinking along the lines of modelling such a robot on a computer to 
>try and simulate an animal and its movement.

     Go for it.

					John Nagle
