Exploring the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Cognition Through the Mechanism of Morphological Computation

Abstract

Our brain is endlessly able to process, perceive, remember and organize information. These processes are involved in our cognition and intelligence forming the basis of our ability to think and carry out activities. Artificial Intelligence refers to the simulation of intelligence in machines that are programmed to think and carry out activities. The concept of Cognition and AI have long before been imagined and embodied by various Greek Philosophers, but lately studies have had many breakthroughs. Using the Cognitivist approach along with its biological processes to computation simulations provided a refined understanding of intelligent behaviour in natural and artificial systems. This proved that efficient AI solutions were inspired by human processes and heuristics. Traditionally, in robotics, artificial intelligence, and neuroscience, there has been a focus on the study of the control or the neural system itself. Recently, there has been an increasing interest in the aspect of ‘embodiment’ not only in robotics and artificial intelligence but also in neurosciences, psychology, and philosophy. Computation about embodiment is a key aspect in creating a more efficient and accurate functioning to that of living organisms.