This paper describes work on the implementation and testing of a model of animal learning in a robotic context. The model is outlined and its interesting features described. An example under-specification problem is given. Experimentation summarised here included a trial naive implementation on an autonomous mobile robot and extensive classical conditioning simulations on computer. More details are given of a simulation experiment to produce behavioural chains and unlearn an unsuccessful chain.
Current work involving new robot implementations is outlined.
The appropriateness of using an implementation of this model as a robot controller is discussed. Report Please contact the ITO office with any changes or corrections.