Focusing on developments in multiple visual neural systems integration for enhanced efficiency and robustness of collision detection, reporting developments on neural vision chip structure identification, preliminary results, relevant to WP2, WP4 and WP3.
Task 5.4 The STEP2DYNA Workshop Three was hosted by the University of Newcastle Upon Tyne (UNEW) at The Biscuit Factory, Stoddart Street, Newcastle, United Kingdom. It took place over two days on the 28th and 29th September 2017. The workshop focused on developments in multiple visual neural systems integration for enhanced efficiency and robustness of collision detection, reporting developments on neural vision chip structure identification, preliminary results, relevant to WP2, WP4 and WP3.
The workshop began with a partner meeting to discuss the project progress, issues and future plans. Following this, presentations were delivered by partner leads, researchers and students. Over the two day event, attendees had the opportunity to network, share ideas, and discuss their research.
STEP2DYNA Workshop 3 Agenda
Day 1: Thursday 28th September 2017
Venue: The Drawing Room, The Gallery, The Biscuit Factory, Stoddart Street, Newcastle, NE2 1AN
- 09:00-09:30 Registration. Tea and coffee provided.
- 09:30-10:15 Introduction and presentation about STEP2DYNA project by Prof Shigang Yue followed by discussion surrounding issues and future plans.
- 10:15-11:15 Presentation/seminar by Dr Julieta Sztarker from UBA – A peek into a crab’s optic lobes that support motion detection, visually-guided behaviours and memory.
- 11:15-11:30 Morning tea break
- 11.30-12.30 Presentation/seminar by Dr Claire Rind from UNEW – Raising the Alarm: recognising looming objects.
- 12:30-12:45 Presentation by Prof Yoshifumi Yamawaki from KU – LGMD-like, STMD-like, and DS neurons in the praying mantis.
- 12:45-13:00 Networking
- 13:00-14:00 Lunch
- 14:00-15:00 Presentation by PhD student from UoL Daqi Liu – Deep Spiking Neural Network for Visual Pattern Recognition. Discussion on LGMD modelling with spiking models.
- 15:00-15:30 Q&A session and discussion on topics presented
- 15:30-15:45 Afternoon tea break
- 15:45-16:15 Wrap up discussion
- 16:15 Meeting close
- 18:00 Dinner booked at SIX restaurant, BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art, South Shore Road, Gateshead, NE8 3BA.
Day 2: Friday 29th September 2017
Venue: The Drawing Room, The Gallery, The Biscuit Factory, Stoddart Street, Newcastle, NE2 1AN
- 09:00-09:30 Arrival. Tea and coffee provided.
- 09.30-10:15 Presentation by student from UNEW, Erin.
- 10:15-11:00 Presentation by PhD student from UoL Hongxin Wang – ‘A Directionally Selective Small Target Motion Detecting Visual Neural Network in Cluttered Backgrounds’.
- 11:00-11:15 Morning tea break.
- 11:15-12:15 Presentation by Dr Peter Simmons from UNEW – Exploring Locust Looming Detectors.
- 12:15-12:30 Follow-up discussion and Q&A
- 12:30-13:30 Lunch
- 13:30pm Wrap-up session and opportunity for Skype call with available partners to discuss future plans.
- 14:30-15:30 Meeting close
- 15:30 Lincoln delegates train leaves Newcastle Central Station.