Artificial Ethology

by Owen Holland and David McFarland

Book Overview

Modelling and computer simulations combined with empirical research are the traditional tools for the study of animal behavior. This exciting new book sets out to show how artificial ethology, or experimentation with animal-like robots, can add a new dimension to our understanding of behavioral questions. Thematic chapters scrutinizing major areas of research in animal behavior follow introductory chapters to modelling and robotics. Each thematic...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0198510578
• ISBN13: 9780198510574
• Release Date: August 2001
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 8.9" x 5.9"