1. Anticipative and coordinated processes for interactivist and Piagetian theories Jean-Charles Quinton University of Toulouse (France) Computer science research institute

2. Anticipative and coordinated processes 1 Evolution & principles Synchronization Continuously adapt to the environment Chaotic changes  react to adverse conditions Rhythm  synchronize by predicting changes

3. Anticipative and coordinated processes 2 Evolution & principles Action & complexity Acting in a dynamical environment Perception complexity increases with possible actions Need to take genetically unpredictable choices anytime ?

4. Anticipative and coordinated processes 3 Evolution & principles Action & complexity Acting in a dynamical environment Perception complexity increases with possible actions Need to take genetically unpredictable choices anytime ?

5. Anticipative and coordinated processes 4 Evolution & principles Memory and interactions Adapting during life rather than evolution Basic set of reflexes to survive with immediate actions Interactions learning to better anticipate and act accordingly ? ? ? ?

6. Anticipative and coordinated processes 5 Evolution & principles Memory and interactions Adapting during life rather than evolution Basic set of reflexes to survive with immediate actions Interactions learning to better anticipate and act accordingly !

7. Anticipative and coordinated processes 6 Interactions Reactive vs. anticipative Two interpretations of the interactions Reaction to a stimulus (and a context) Anticipation of the consequences of actions Situation Action... Reactive system Anticipative system Time / Life of the organism

8. Anticipative and coordinated processes 7 Interactions Reactive vs. anticipative Reactive Anticipative VS Comparison of dynamical aspects Latency Resistance to ambiguity Inertia Noise robustness

9. Anticipative and coordinated processes 8 Interactions Reactive vs. anticipative Comparison of dynamical aspects Latency Resistance to ambiguity Inertia Noise robustness

10. Anticipative and coordinated processes 9 Interactions Coordination Activity propagating through the network Diffusing from any point of the state space (local range) Back propagating rapidly through learned interactions (long range) Situation Action Being at home Move 2D navigation application Compact graphic representation home

11. Anticipative and coordinated processes 10 Interactions Coordination home bed kitchen parking office restaurant crossroad Activity propagating through the network Diffusing from any point of the state space (local range) Back propagating rapidly through learned interactions (long range)

12. Anticipative and coordinated processes 11 Interactions Coordination home bed kitchen parking office restaurant crossroad Activity propagating through the network Diffusing from any point of the state space (local range) Back propagating rapidly through learned interactions (long range)

13. Anticipative and coordinated processes 12 Conclusion So much work to do… Cognition principles rhythm regulation assimilation anticipation coordination learning Applications and perspectives rhythm tracking robot interactions navigation … realistic sensory motor agent Dimensions 1 10 4 100000