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Paper:	SAM-P6.4
Session:	Applications of Multichannel Signal Processing
Time:	Friday, May 19, 16:30 - 18:30
Presentation:	Poster
Topic:	Sensor Array and Multichannel Signal Processing: Multi-channel biological and medical modelling and processing
Title:	A Hardware Based Implementation of a Tactile Sensory System for Neuromorphic Signal Processing Applications
Authors:	Martin Pearson, Mokhtar Nibouche, Ian Gilhespy, University of the West of England, United Kingdom; Kevin Gurney, University of Sheffield, United Kingdom; Chris Melhuish, University of the West of England, United Kingdom; Ben Mitchinson, University of Sheffield, United Kingdom; Anthony Pipe, University of the West of England, United Kingdom
Abstract:	The implementation of a tactile sensory system for neuromorphic signal processing applications is presented. It has been developed by modelling the structure and behaviour of real rodent facial vibrissae. The primary afferents have been modelled using empirical data taken from electrophysiological measurements, and implemented in real time using hardware processors (DSP/FPGA). Pipelining techniques were employed to maximise the utility of the FPGA hardware. The system is to be integrated into a more complete whisker sensory model, including neural structures within the central nervous system, which can be used to orientate a mobile robot.