Neurotechnology for biomimetic robots An overview of neurotechnology the engineering of robots based on animals and animal behavior.The goal of neurotechnology is to confer the performance advantages of animal systems on robotic machines. Biomimetic robots differ from traditional robots in that they are agile relatively cheap and able to deal with real world environments. The engineering of these robots requires a thorough understanding of the biological systems on which they are based at both the biomechanical and physiological levels.This book provides an in depth overview of the field. The areas covered include myomorphic actuators which mimic muscle action; neuromorphic sensors which like animal sensors represent sensory modalities such as light pressure and motion in a labeled line code; biomimetic controllers based on the relatively simple control systems of invertebrate animals; and the autonomous behaviors that are based on an animals selection of behaviors from a species specific behavioral library. The ultimate goal is to develop a truly autonomous robot one able to navigate and interact with its environment solely on the basis of sensory feedback without prompting from a human operator