Neuro-Robotics: Bridging Neuroscience and Robotics

Abstract

The field of neurorobotics represents the combination of neuroscience and robotics, aiming to elucidate neural functional principles and use them to create intelligent robots. This article considers the symbiotic relationship between the two fields and explores how insights from neuroscience can inform the design and control of robots; Robotic platforms offer a unique opportunity to learn and validate insights from neuroscience. For example, this article focuses on the core concepts of neuroscience and robotics and highlights key advances that support the integration of these fields, including brain-computer interfaces, neurorobotic simulations, and bionic design. It examines how discoveries in neuroscience, such as the understanding of sensorimotor control, learning processes, and cognitive processes, are supporting the creation of biomimetic robots that can address behavioural challenges and interact with their environments.