Event

Systems Ethology: Toward Elucidating the Design Principles of Animal Behavior

Organizers: Yusuke Notomi (The University of Tokyo), Hayato M Yamanouchi (Nagoya University), Ryoya Tanaka (Nagoya University) and Shumpei Hisamoto (Meiji University)

The exploration of biology plays a crucial role in elucidating the behavioral mechanisms of individual agents and their collective behavior as swarms, owing to the complex and diverse nature of animal behavior. In particular, recent remarkable advances in information processing technology have helped to elucidate their complex behavioral patterns. Furthermore, these technological innovations also enable detailed investigations into non-model species where established research tools are lacking, thereby contributing to a broader understanding of various biological phenomena.

Currently, methods for animal behavior analysis are highly diversified, necessitating opportunities for integrated discussions where specialists with cutting-edge knowledge can share their techniques. We therefore propose a framework called “Systems Ethology” to elucidate the design principles of animal behavior. With the overarching goal of understanding animal behavior as a system, we aim to facilitate the exchange of information regarding various approaches to elucidating the mechanisms underlying each behavior. Such cross-disciplinary interactions among researchers can assist in performing more efficient and meaningful research.

In this session, we aim to gather biological insights from various disciplines such as ecology, ethology, and neuroscience. Additionally, proposals for diverse behavioral analysis approaches, incorporating insights from information science and engineering, are also encouraged.

https://www.swarm-systems.org/swarm2024/organized-sessions#h.emxq8numwflp

OS speakers:
Daiki X Sato – Chiba University
Feliciani Claudio – The University of Tokyo
Haruka Osaki – North Carolina State University
Hayato M Yamanouchi – Nagoya University
Hisashi Murakami – Kyoto Institute of Technology
Isaac Planas-Sitja – Tokyo Metropolitan University
Kanta Terao – Shimane University
Kensei Kikuchi – OIST
Shigeto Dobata – The University of Tokyo
Shumpei Hisamoto – Meiji University
Terufumi Fujiwara – Institute of Physical and Chemical Research
Yusuke Notomi – The University of Tokyo