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As neural systems become large and complex, sophisticated tools are needed to support effective model development and efficient simulation processing. Initially, during model development, rich graphical interfaces linked to powerful programming languages and component libraries are the primary requirement. Later, during model simulation, processing efficiency is the primary concern. Workstations and personal computers are quite effective during model development, while parallel and distributed computation become necessary during simulation processing. We give first an overview of modeling and simulation in NSL together with a depth perception model example. We then discuss current and future work with the NSL/ASL system in the development and simulation of modular neural systems executed in a single computer or distributed computer network.
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Weitzenfeld, A., Peguero, O., Gutiérrez, S. (2000). NSL/ASL: Distributed Simulation of Modular Neural Networks. In: Cairó, O., Sucar, L.E., Cantu, F.J. (eds) MICAI 2000: Advances in Artificial Intelligence. MICAI 2000. Lecture Notes in Computer Science(), vol 1793. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/10720076_30
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