A Hands-on Laboratory Tutorial on Using CST to Build a Cognitive Architecture

Author(s)

Gudwin, Ricardo R. ; Samsonovich, AV ; Klimov, VV

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: BIOLOGICALLY INSPIRED COGNITIVE ARCHITECTURES (BICA) FOR YOUNG SCIENTISTS; v. 636, p. 7-pg., 2018-01-01.

Abstract

In this tutorial laboratory, we provide a step-by-step set of programming experiments illustrating the main foundations of the CST Cognitive Systems Toolkit in building a cognitive architecture to work as an artificial mind for controlling an NPC (non-player character) in a 3D virtual environment computer game. We start by understanding the sensors and actuators available in the NPC and how to control it inside the game. Then, we introduce the main foundations of CST: Codelets and Memories, and how they should be used to integrate a cognitive architecture. Then, we start building specific codelets and memories for a simple instance of the CST Reference Cognitive Architecture and start using it to control the NPC. The lab is a hands-on programming lab, using Java and Netbeans as language/tool. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 13/07559-3 - BRAINN - The Brazilian Institute of Neuroscience and Neurotechnology
• Grantee: Fernando Cendes
• Support Opportunities: Research Grants - Research, Innovation and Dissemination Centers - RIDC