Methods and apparatus for modulating the training of a neural device

摘要

Methods and apparatus are provided for training a neural device having an artificial nervous system by modulating at least one training parameter during the training. One example method for training a neural device having an artificial nervous system generally includes observing the neural device in a training environment and modulating at least one training parameter based at least in part on the observing. For example, the training apparatus described herein may modify the neural device's internal learning mechanisms (e.g., spike rate, learning rate, neuromodulators, sensor sensitivity, etc.) and/or the training environment's stimuli (e.g., move a flame closer to the device, make the scene darker, etc.). In this manner, the speed with which the neural device is trained (i.e., the training rate) may be significantly increased compared to conventional neural device training systems.

主权项

1. A method for training a neural device having an artificial nervous system with an apparatus external to the neural device, comprising:
observing, with the apparatus, the neural device in a training environment; and modulating, with the apparatus, at least one training parameter based at least in part on the observing, wherein:
the at least one training parameter comprises at least one of a virtual boundary around an object in the training environment or a virtual boundary around the neural device;the virtual boundary around the object is greater than an actual boundary of the object; andthe virtual boundary around the neural device is greater than an actual boundary of the neural device.