We have refined an earlier mathematical model for acute pain. Could we use the model to control a robot based on inhibitory and excitatory inputs? What use would it be if we did?
In the model the excititory inputs are simulated Adelta and C fibres and the Inhibitory inputs are simulated Abeta fibres. The output is a signal that varies to depending on the inputs (no surprise there) often settling to a steady state , similar with an oscillation portion or a relatively wide pulse.
Really I wondering two things:
- What else could be used as appropriate inputs but for a robot?
- If appropriate inputs could be found what applications are there for for it?
This subject seems interesting ! Even if not necessarily related to my type of activities (Robotics, Haptics and Interaction). Let us open a discussion and ask questions... In order to try to open a debate! Pain is related to Human.... And why would we implement pain to a robot? To do what ? I also wonder which type of robots ?
Robots may be instrumented with different types of sensors. tactile, temp. humidity, .... and we may implement strategies to decide for an action .....
I have a colleague working on BMI.... I will discuss with him and back to you.
Your problem seems fascinating even if its is not obvious to find a direct application (for the moment!).
Best....