Incremental acquisition of multiple nonlinear forward models based on differentiation process of schema model

Neural Netw. 2008 Jan;21(1):13-27. doi: 10.1016/j.neunet.2007.10.007. Epub 2007 Dec 8.

Abstract

We introduce the schema model as an alternative computational model representing multiple internal models. The human central nervous system is believed to obtain multiple forward-inverse models. The schema model enables agents to obtain multiple nonlinear forward models incrementally. This model is based on hypothesis testing theory whereas most modular learning methods are based on a Bayesian framework. As a specific example, we describe a schema model with a normalized Gaussian network (NGSM). Simulation revealed that NGSM has two advantages over MOSAIC's learning method: NGSM can obtain multiple models incrementally and does not depend on the initial parameters of the forward models.

MeSH terms

  • Computer Simulation*
  • Humans
  • Models, Neurological*
  • Nonlinear Dynamics*
  • Time Factors