Project Title:

A Cognitive Neurocomputer for Mission Planning and Control

06.06-4570
A Cognitive Neurocomputer for Mission Planning and Control
Martingale Research Corp.
100 Allentown Parkway, Suite 211
Allen
TX
75002
Robert L.
Dawes
(214-422-4570)
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Abstract:

This project utilizes a neural network to implement an identification and control
computer for nonlinear dynamical systems. This neurocomputer, called the Parametric
Avalanche, will integrate sensor data from arbitrary arrays of sensors, detect space-time
patterns, and synthesize actuator responses to those patterns consistent with mission
objectives and system survivability. The proposed design implements a generalized
Kalman filter on signals of large dimensionality representing nonlinear dynamical
systems in non-Gaussian noise--a feat which is computationally intractable on the
most powerful non-neuromorphic computers. It is also capable of environmental control
interactions which exhibit the properties of true machine cognition.

Potential Commercial Application:

Potential Commercial Applications:  This product could be applicable to parallel
signal processing and adaptive problems such as collision avoidance, control of articulated
structures, semi-autonomous vehicle guidance, and industrial process control.