Encarni Marcos
Pompeu Fabra University, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya
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About
Encarni Marcos is a pioneering researcher in computational neuroscience and biomimetic robotics, with a focus on understanding how biological systems—particularly insects—solve complex behavioral tasks like foraging. Her work bridges the gap between neural mechanisms and autonomous robot control, creating embodied models that learn and adapt in real-world environments. Her most influential paper, "An embodied biologically constrained model of foraging" (2015, 61 citations), introduces DAC-X, a groundbreaking framework that integrates classical and operant conditioning into a physical robot, demonstrating how neural constraints enable adaptive foraging behavior. Marcos also made notable contributions to olfactory-guided navigation, as seen in her study on moth-like chemo-source localization (2011, 25 citations), where she developed algorithms for robots to detect and classify chemical plumes—a critical skill for search-and-rescue or environmental monitoring. Her research on sequence learning (2010) and allostatic control (2010) further explores how the brain represents order, timing, and context in goal-directed tasks. By combining rigorous neural modeling with robotic implementation, Marcos has advanced our understanding of sensorimotor coordination and laid the groundwork for truly autonomous, bio-inspired systems. Her work is essential reading for anyone interested in neurorobotics, embodied cognition, or the future of intelligent machines.
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