publications

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Books and Collections

1. R. Pfeifer, A. Pitti La Révolution de l'Intelligence du Corps 2012.

2. Social Behaviour and Neural Control, Frontiers in NeuroRobotics, 2012, Mathias Quoy, Alex Pitti, Ghiles Mostafaoui, Arnaud Blanchard

3. Body Representations, Peripersonal Space, and the Self: Humans, Animals, Robots, Frontiers in NeuroRobotics, 2018 Matej Hoffman, Alex Pitti, Pablo Lanillos, Lorenzo Jamone, Eszter Somogyi

4. Embodied Agents and Their Control Frontiers in NeuroRobotics 2024 Silvia Tolu, Alex Pitti

2024

1. R Bergoin, S Boucenna, R D’Urso, D Cohen, A Pitti (2024) A developmental model of audio-visual attention (MAVA) for bimodal language learning in infants and robots, Scientific Reports 14 (1), 20492

2. Alex Pitti, Kohei Nakajima, Yasuo Kuniyoshi (2024) Informational Embodiment: Computational role of information structure in codes and robots, ⟨arXiv:2408.12950⟩

3. Xiaodan Chen, Alexandre Pitti, Mathias Quoy, and Nancy F. Chen (2024) Developmental Predictive Coding Model for Early Infancy Mono- and Bilingual Vocal Continuous Learning, ICANN conference.

4. Krzysztof Lebioda, Alexandre Pitti, Fabrice Morin, Alois Knoll. (2024) Serial Order Codes for Dimensionality Reduction in the Learning of Higher-Order Rules and Compositionality in Planning, ICANN conference.

5. Baljinder Singh Bal, Alexandre Pitti, Laura Cohen, Cecilia Laschi, Lola Canamero. Assessing the sense of control during affective physical Human Robot Interaction. 19th Annual ACM/IEEE International Conference on Human Robot Interaction (HRI), Mar 2024, Boulder, United States. ⟨hal-04496454⟩

2023

1. Xiaodan Chen, Alexandre Pitti, Mathias Quoy. From Sound Primitives Learning to Structure Extraction: Brain-inspired Model of Infant Early Vocal Learning. IMOL, Stéphane Doncieux, Sep 2023, Paris Sorbonne Université, France. ⟨hal-04372439⟩

2. Krzysztof Lebioda, Alexandre Pitti, Fabrice Morin, Alois Knoll. Neuro-Symbolic Architecture for Extraction and Application of Higher-Order Rules Using Serial-Order Codes. IMOL, Sep 2023, Paris, France. ⟨hal-04382070⟩

3. Léo Coquet, Alexandre Pitti, Claudio Weidmann, Maximizing the Information Capacity of Neurons for Continual Learning. IMOL, Sep 2023, Paris, France.

2022

1. Mehdi Abdelwahed, Alexandre Pitti, Olivier Romain, Fethi Ben Ouezdou. TACTILE SENSOR TO ANALYSE A GIVEN MATERIAL, WITH ELECTRICAL IMPEDANCE TOMOGRAPHY (EIT). France, Patent n° : EP4016028A1. 2022. ⟨hal-04544443⟩

2. Arnaud Blanchard, Alexandre Pitti. Rationalizing Humanoïd Platforms for Studies on Navigation, Interaction and Facial Expression. JNRH Journées Nationales de Robotique Humanoïde, Jul 2022, Angers, France. ⟨hal-04119163⟩

3. Abdelwahed, Mehdi, Lounis Zerioul, Alexandre Pitti, and Olivier Romain. 2022. "Using Novel Multi-Frequency Analysis Methods to Retrieve Material and Temperature Information in Tactile Sensing Areas" Sensors 22, no. 22: 8876  (This article belongs to the Special Issue Advances in Bio-Inspired Skin-Like Sensor Technologies)

4. Louis Annabi, Alexandre Pitti, Mathias Quoy, (2022) On the Relationship Between Variational Inference and Auto-Associative Memory. Neurips / Arxiv

5. Alexandre Pitti, Claudio Weidmann, Mathias Quoy (2022) Digital computing through randomness and order in neural networks PNAS 119(33) e2115335119

6. Xiaodan Chen, Alex Pitti (2022) Visuo-Motor Remapping for 3D, 6D and Tool-Use Reach Using Gain-Field Networks IEEE conference ICDL EPIROB

7. Xin Li, Jingfeng He, and Alexandre Pitti (2022) Travelling Wave Locomotion of a Tensegrity Robotic Snake based on Self-Excitation Controllers, conference BioRob

8. Louis Annabi, Alexandre Pitti, Mathias Quoy, (2022)  Continual Sequence Modeling With Predictive Coding. Frontiers in NeuroRobotics.

9. Alexandre Pitti, Mathias Quoy, Catherine Lavandier, Sofiane Boucenna, Wassim Swaileh, Claudio Weidmann (2022)  In Search of a Neural Model for Serial Order: a Brain Theory for Memory Development and Higher-Level Cognition. IEEE Transactions on Cognitive and Developmental Systems.

2021

1. Louis Annabi, Alexandre Pitti, Mathias Quoy, (2021)  A predictive account for Chaotic Itinerancy, conference ICANN2021. Arxiv preprint.

2. Louis Annabi, Alexandre Pitti, Mathias Quoy, (2021) Bidirectional interaction between visual and motor generative models using Predictive Coding and Active Inference, Neural Networks, 143, 638-656.

3. Alexandre Pitti, Mathias Quoy, Sofiane Boucenna, Catherine Lavandier. Brain-inspired model for early vocal learning and correspondence matching using free-energy optimization. PLOS Computational Biology 17(2): e1008566

2020

1. Mehdi Abdelwahed, Alexandre Pitti, Olivier Romain, Fethi Ben Ouezdou (2020) Use of Multi-frequency Electrical Impedance Tomography as Tactile Sensor for Material Discrimination. 5th International Conference on Advanced Robotics and Mechatronics (ICARM).

2. Louis Annabi, Alexandre Pitti, Mathias Quoy. Autonomous learning and chaining of motor primitives using the Free Energy Principle. IJCNN 2020. preprint ⟨hal-02567225⟩

3. Julien Abrossimoff, Alexandre Pitti, Philippe Gaussier. Working-memory prefrontal model for cognitive flexibility in task-switching and selection. IJCNN 2020. preprint ⟨hal-02634430⟩

4. Alexandre Pitti, Mathias Quoy, Catherine Lavandier, Sofiane Boucenna. Gated spiking neural network using Iterative Free-Energy Optimization and rank-order coding for structure learning in memory sequences (INFERNO GATE). Neural Networks, Elsevier, 2020, 121, pp.242-258. ⟨10.1016/j.neunet.2019.09.023⟩. ⟨hal-02309379⟩

5. Kevin Hoang, Alexandre Pitti, Jean-François Goudou, Jean-Yves Dufour, Philippe Gaussier. Active Vision : on the relevance of a Bio-inspired approach for object detection. Bioinspiration and Biomimetics, IOP Publishing, 2020. ⟨hal-02512051⟩

6. Alexandre Pitti, Mathias Quoy, Catherine Lavandier, Sofiane Boucenna. Digital Neural Networks in the Brain: From Mechanisms for Extracting Structure in the World To Self-Structuring the Brain Itself. 2020. preprint ⟨hal-02638971⟩

7. Alexandre Pitti, Mathias Quoy, Catherine Lavandier, Sofiane Boucenna. Complementary Working Memories using Free-Energy Optimization for Learning Features and Structure in Sequences. Workshop Brain PIL New advances in brain-inspired perception, interaction and learning, ICRA2020, May 2020, Virtual, France. ⟨hal-02626274⟩

2019

1. Alexandre Pitti, Mathias Quoy, Catherine Lavandier, Sofiane Boucenna. Gated spiking neural network using Iterative Free-Energy Optimization and rank-order coding for structure learning in memory sequences (INFERNO GATE). Neural Networks. 2020. 121, 242-258. preprint ⟨hal-02140049⟩

2. Alexandre Pitti, Mathias Quoy, Catherine Lavandier, Sofiane Boucenna. Feature and structural learning of memory sequences with recurrent and gated spiking neural networks using free-energy: application to speech perception and production I. 2019. preprint ⟨hal-02140046⟩

3. Guellaï, B. Callin A., Bevilacqua, F. Schwarz, D. Pitti, A. Boucenna, S. & Gratier, M. Sensus Communis: Some perspectives on the origins of non-synchronous cross-sensory associations, Frontiers in Psychology, 2019

4. Pugach, A. Pitti, A., Tolochko, O. & Gaussier, P. Brain-Inspired Coding of Robot Body Schema Through Visuo-Motor Integration of Touched Events Frontiers in NeuroRobotics, 2019

2018

1. Melnyk, A. & Pitti, A. Synergistic Control of a Multi-Degrees of Freedom Vertebral Column Robot based on Tensegrity for Postural Balance Advanced Robotics, 2018

2. Gaussier, P. & Pitti, A. Reaching and Grasping:  what we can learn from psychology and robotics,  book chapter 14, ed. Corbetta and Santello, Reach-to-Grasp Behavior, Brain, Behavior, and Modelling Across the Life Span, Collection: Frontiers of Developmental Science, Routledge, 2018

3. Abrossimoff, J. Pitti, A. & Gaussier, P. Visual Learning for Reaching and Body-Schema with Gain-Field Networks, IEEE ICDL EPIROB conference, Tokyo 2018

4. Nasir, M. Fellus, L. & Pitti, A. SPEAKY Project: Adaptive Tutoring System based on Reinforcement Learning for Driving Exercizes and Analysis in ASD Children IEEE ICDL EPIROB conference, Tokyo 2018, Workshop on “Understanding Developmental Disorders: From Computational Models to Assistive Technologies”

5. Braud, R. Pitti, A. Gaussier, P. A modular Dynamic Sensorimotor Model for affordances learning, sequences planning and tool-use  IEEE Transactions on Cognitive and Developmental Systems vol 10, number 1, 2018

2017

1. Pitti, A. Ideas from Developmental Robotics and Embodied AI on the Questions of Ethics in Robots proceedings, symposium UNESCO.

2. Pitti, A. the Alignment Paradigm for Modeling the Self workshop The Development of the Self at the conference IEEE ICDL Epirob 2017, Lisbonn.

3. Melnyk, A. & Pitti, A. Neural Control of Postural Balance for a Vertebral Column Robot based on Tensegrity AMAM Conference

4. Spatio-Temporal Tolerance of Visuo-Tactile Illusions in Artificial Skin by Recurrent Neural Network with Spike-Timing-Dependent Plasticity Scientific Reports 7, article number 41056 (2017)

5. Iterative Free-Energy Optimization for Recurrent Neural Networks (INFERNO) PLOS ONE 12(3): e0173684. (2017)

2016

1. Pugach, Melnyk, Tolochko, Pitti, Gaussier Touch-Based Admittance Control of a Robotic Arm Using Neural Learning of an Artificial Skin IEEE IROS 2016, pp. 3374-3380.

2. Braud, R. & Pitti, A. Dynamic Sensorimotor Model for Open-Ended Acquisition of Tool-Use IEEE ICDL EPIROB 2016

Before 2016

Journal Papers

1. Pugach G., Pitti A., Gaussier P., Neural learning of the topographic tactile sensory information of an artificial skin through a self-organizing map, Advanced Robotics, Oct 2015, vol.29, no. 21, pp.1393-1409.

2. Mahé S., Braud R., Gaussier P., Quoy M. & Pitti A., Exploiting the gain-modulation mechanism in parieto-motor neurons: Application to visuomotor transformations and embodied simulation, Neural Networks, Jan 2015, vol.62, no.1, pp.102-111.

3. Pitti A., Braud R., Mahé S., Quoy M. & Gaussier P., Neural Model for Learning-to-Learn of Novel Task Sets in the Motor Domain, Frontiers in Psycholology, August 2013, vol.4, no.771, doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2013.00771. part of the Research Topics on Intrinsic motivations and open-ended development in animals, humans, and robots. [link]

4. Pitti A., Kuniyoshi Y., Quoy M. & Gaussier P., Modeling the Minimal Newborn's Intersubjective Mind: The Visuotopic-Somatotopic Alignment Hypothesis in the Superior Colliculus, PLoS ONE, Jul 2013, vol.8, no.7, e69474.

5. Pitti A., Niiyama, R. & Kuniyoshi Y., Creating and modulating rhythms by controlling the physics of the body, Autonomous Robots, Mar 2010, vol.28, no.3, pp. 317-329.

6. Pitti A., Lungarella, M. & Kuniyoshi Y., Generating Spatiotemporal Joint Torque Patterns from Dynamical Synchronization of Distributed Pattern Generators, Frontiers in NeuroRobotics, Feb 2009, vol.3, no.2, pp. 1-14.

7. Pitti A., Mori, H., Kouzuma, S. & Kuniyoshi Y., Contingency Perception and Agency Measure in Visuo-Motor Spiking Neural Networks, IEEE Trans. on Autonomous Mental Development, Jan 2009, vol.1, no.1, pp. 86-97.

8. Pitti A., Alirezaei H. & Kuniyoshi Y., Cross-modal and scale-free action representations through enaction, Neural Networks. Special issue "What it means to communicate", Feb 2009, vol.22, no.2, pp. 144-154.

9. Pitti A., Lungarella M. & Kuniyoshi Y., Metastability and functional integration in anisotropically coupled map lattices, Eur. Phys. J. B., 2008, vol.63, pp. 239-243.

10. Lungarella M., Pitti A. & Kuniyoshi Y., Information transfer at multiple scales, Physical Review E, 2007, vol.76, 056117.

Book Chapters

1. A. Pitti, Y. Kuniyoshi Neural Models For Social Development In Shared Parieto-Motor Circuits Book Chapter 11 in"Horizons in Neuroscience Research. Volume 6", Nova Science Publishers, pp.247-282, 2010. [link]

2. A. Pitti, H. Alirezaei & Y. Kuniyoshi Mirroring Maps and Action Representation through Embodied Interactions Book Chapter in "Connectionist Models of Behaviour and Cognition II", World Scientific. pp. 27-37, 2008.

Conference papers

1. Pitti A., Kuniyoshi Y., Quoy, M. & Gaussier P. (2013) Explaining Neonate Facial Imitation from the Sensory Alignment in the Superior Colliculus. Proc. of IEEE ICDL-EPIROB Int. Conf., pp.1-2. 

2. Pitti A. Invited Talk (2013) Modeling the Minimal Newborn's Intersubjective Mind: the Sensory Alignment Hypothesis in the Superior Colliculus. ICCN2013, The 4th International Conference on Cognitive Neurodynamics, Sigtuna : Sweden. [link] 

3. Pugach G., Khomenko V., Pitti A., Melnyk A., Henaff P. & Gaussier P. (2013) Electronic hardware design of a low cost tactile sensor device for physical Human-Robot Interactions. IEEE XXXIII International Scientific Conference Electronics and NanoTechnology, Kiev : Ukraine, pp.297-302. [pdf] [ref] 

4. Pitti A., Blanchard A., Cardinaux, M. & Gaussier P. (2012) Gain-Field Modulation Mechanism in Multimodal Networks for Spatial Perception. IEEE-RAS Int. Conf. on Humanoids Robots, pp.297-302. [pdf] 

5. Pitti A., Blanchard A., Cardinaux, M. & Gaussier P. (2012) Distinct Mechanisms for Multimodal Integration and Unimodal Representation in Spatial Development. Proc. of IEEE ICDL-EPIROB Int. Conf., pp.1-6. [pdf] 

6. Pitti A. & Kuniyoshi Y. (2011) Modeling the Cholinergic Innervation in the Infant Cortico-Hippocampal System and its Contribution to Early Memory Development and Attention. Proc. of the International Joint Conference on Neural Networks IJCNN 2011, pp.1409-1416. [pdf] 

7. Pitti A. & Kuniyoshi Y. (2011) Contribution of the Cholinergic Innervation to Early Memory Development in the Neonate Para-Hippocampal System. Proc. of the 3rd International Conference on Cognitive Neurodynamics ICCN 2011, Poster Award!! 

8. Pitti A., Mori H., Yamada Y. & Kuniyoshi Y. (2010) A Model of Spatial Development from Parieto-Hippocampal Learning of Body-Place Associations. Proc. of the 10th Int. workshop on Epigenetic robotics, pp.89-96. [pdf] 

9. Pitti A., Alirezaei H. & Kuniyoshi Y. (2008) Mirroring Maps and Action Representation through Embodied Interactions. Proceedings of the 11th neural and computation workshop. 

10. Pitti A. & Kuniyoshi Y. (2008) Adaptive Compliance Control through Phase Synchronization: Case Study to McKibben Actuators. Proceedings of the 17th RoManSy Symposium, pp.528-534. 

11. Pitti A., Lungarella M. & Kuniyoshi Y. (2006) Synchronization: adaptive mechanism linking internal and external dynamics. Proc. of the 5th Int. workshop on Epigenetic robotics, pp.127-134. [pdf] 

12. Pitti A., Lungarella M. & Kuniyoshi Y. (2006) Exploration of natural dynamics through resonance and chaos. Proc. of the 9th Int. Conf. on Intelligent Autonomous Systems, pp.558-565. [pdf] 

13. Pitti A., Lungarella M. & Kuniyoshi Y. (2005) Quantification of emergent behaviors induced by feedback resonance of chaos. Recent Advances in Artificial Life: Advances in Natural Computation, vol.3, chap.15, pp.199-213. [pdf]

PhD Thesis

• A. Pitti, Phase Synchronization Between Internal and Body Dynamics for Exploration, Memory, and Control of Embodied Behavior, March 2007.