Can Bayes Theorem Give Perception To Robots?

The Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics is a partner in the Integrated Research Project BACS (Bayesian Approach to Cognitive Systems) where researchers are investigating the extent to which Bayes’ theorem can be used in artificial systems capable of managing complex tasks in a real world environment.

Computer’s and hence robots today fail miserably with incomplete and/or imprecise knowledge.

The BACS project brings together researchers and commercial companies working on artificial perception systems potentially capable of dealing with complex tasks in everyday settings.

A prospective implementation with market potential is a system that can assist drivers of passenger cars and trucks by employing probabilistic control functions and driving strategies. This should make driving safer for both drivers and pedestrians.

Bayes theroem has been subject of much study recently. A simplification of Bayes Theorem (naive bayesian) is used to effectively manage email spam in software like SpamAssassin or PopFile. via ScienceDaily

Overall I think Bayes theroem has some potential but I am not overly optimistic.