how do robots learn

Teaching Robots with Positive Reinforcement at Johns Hopkins University

November 20, 2020 bsci21 0

Dr. Todd A. Ward bSci21.org Researchers at Johns Hopkins University are successfully using positive reinforcement procedures to help robots learn. Reinforcers in the form of points are given to the robots upon the successful completion […]

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The Language of Leaders

July 8, 2015 6

By Scott Herbst, PhD bSci21 Contributing Writer One of the recurring themes of the articles I tend to write for this site is that we live in a world constructed in language. It shapes our […]

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Enhancing Collaboration among BCBAs, SLPs, OTs, and Psychologists

April 24, 2019 0

Todd A. Ward, PhD, BCBA-D bSci21Media, LLC Danielle LaFrance and others recently published an article titled Multidisciplinary Teaming: Enhancing collaboration through increased understanding, in Behavior Analysis and Practice. The authors sought to “provide clarity about […]

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How MMA champs fight anxiety with ACT and behavior analysis.

April 25, 2018 0

Angela Cathey, MA, LPC & Todd A. Ward, PhD, BCBA-D & bSci21Media, LLC Brett DiNovi, M.A., BCBA Brett DiNovi & Associates Succeeding at professional sports is challenging both on physical and psychological levels. Today, we’ll […]

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Supercharge Your Goal Setting with These Four Simple Rules

February 28, 2016 1

By Joan Orr MSc and Anne Wormald BA TAGteach International One critical component of the behavior analytic approach is to break a big goal down into smaller and easily achievable behavior goals. Ironically the instruction […]

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Making a Difference: A Week in the Life of the Behavior Analyst

September 4, 2017 10

Harla B. Frank, M.S., BCBA bSci21 Contributing Writer What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will […]

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4 Ways to Use a Sneaky Elf to Create Language Opportunities in Your Classroom

December 9, 2015 0

By Jennifer Fisahn, M.Ed, BCBA bSci21 Contributing Writer Teachers! Have you heard? The elves are back! Elfie, Buddy, Jingle, Chippy, La La, and Snowflake are probably whooping it up at a few of your students’ […]