1. Neuro-ITNeuro-IT Neurosciences for new approaches in IT n Since 2000 in IST-FET (56 M€ in FP5, already ~22 M€ in FP6) –FP5 - Artefacts that Live and Grow (11 + 2 projects) –FP5 - Life Like Perception Systems (11 projects) –FP5 - Presence (11 projects) –FP6 - Beyond Robotics (3 IPs, 1 NoE) –via “FET-Open” : “Neurones on Silicon” (4 projects) –One Thematic Network: http://www.neuro-it.net/ n New initiative in 2004 - 2005 ? Neurosciences for new approaches in IT n Since 2000 in IST-FET (56 M€ in FP5, already ~22 M€ in FP6) –FP5 - Artefacts that Live and Grow (11 + 2 projects) –FP5 - Life Like Perception Systems (11 projects) –FP5 - Presence (11 projects) –FP6 - Beyond Robotics (3 IPs, 1 NoE) –via “FET-Open” : “Neurones on Silicon” (4 projects) –One Thematic Network: http://www.neuro-it.net/ n New initiative in 2004 - 2005 ? http://www.cordis.lu/ist/fethome.htm For bold ideas that might have high impact on IT in the long run (Click on Neuro-IT at the right) Models of consciousness workshop - Birmingham 1-3 Sept 2003 - slide 1/2

2. Consciousness project(s) ? n Immediately, via FET-Open: 2 steps (STREPS, CA or SSA) n Part of a next FP6 proactive initiative, or FP7 ? –Influence the planning participate to the roadmapping exercise of Neuro-IT.net give evidence for: –necessity and added value of collaboration at EU level –existence of a critical mass of research centres across Europe (list) –new approach, beyond state of art, with possibility of a breakthrough –high pay-off in IT if successful (compare with “mainstream” research) Get support from opinion leaders in your Member State from Research Policy and possibly Industry –Visit FET web regularly for information on calls, planning documents, web consultations, pre-proposals … n Immediately, via FET-Open: 2 steps (STREPS, CA or SSA) n Part of a next FP6 proactive initiative, or FP7 ? –Influence the planning participate to the roadmapping exercise of Neuro-IT.net give evidence for: –necessity and added value of collaboration at EU level –existence of a critical mass of research centres across Europe (list) –new approach, beyond state of art, with possibility of a breakthrough –high pay-off in IT if successful (compare with “mainstream” research) Get support from opinion leaders in your Member State from Research Policy and possibly Industry –Visit FET web regularly for information on calls, planning documents, web consultations, pre-proposals … Models of consciousness workshop - Birmingham 1-3 Sept 2003 - slide 2/2

3. What are we talking about? Cognitive systems –artificial systems combining perception, action, reasoning, learning and communication -may derive inspiration frombiological intelligence -exhibitgeneralisation - cover diverse set of tasks and domains. -need for ascientific foundation – new concepts & methods, experimental validation, theoretical contributions, -provide anenabling technology for robotics & automation, natural language understanding, man-machine interaction, etc -emphasis is onsystems and oninterrelation between functions and not component methods for specialised tasks http://www.cordis.lu/ist/directorate_e/presentations.htm Contact persons: Giovanni.Varile@cec.eu.int & Domenico.Perrotta@cec.eu.int