Biomimicry for Optimization, Control, and Automation (Hardcover, 2005 ed.)

Part I: Introduction.- Challenges in Computer Control and Automation.- Scientific Foundations for Biomimicry.- For Further Study.- Part II: Elements of Decision Making.- Neural Network Substrates for Control Instincts.- Rule-Based Control.- Planning Systems.- Attentional Systems.- For Further Study.- Part III: Learning.-Learning and Control.- Linear Least Squares Methods.- Gradient Methods.- Adaptive Control.- For Further Study.- Part IV: Evolution.- The Genetic Algorithm.- Stochastic and Non-Gradient Optimization for Design.- Evolution and Learning: Synergistic Effects.- For Further Study.- Part V: Foraging.- Cooperative Foraging and Search.- Competitive and Intelligent Foraging.- For Further Study.