Deep Predictive Learning : Motion Learning Concept inspired by Cognitive Robotics

A deep learning-based approach can generalize model performance while reducing feature design costs by learning end-to-end environment recognition and motion generation. However, the process incurs huge training data collection costs and time and human resources for trial-and-error when involving physical contact with robots. Therefore, we propose ``deep predictive learning,'' a motion learning concept that assumes imperfections in the predictive model and minimizes the prediction error with the real-world situation. Deep predictive learning is inspired by the ``free energy principle and predictive coding theory,'' which explains how living organisms behave to minimize the prediction error between the real world and the brain. Robots predict near-future situations based on sensorimotor information and generate motions that minimize the gap with reality. The robot can flexibly perform tasks in unlearned situations by adjusting its motion in real-time while considering the gap between learning and reality. This paper describes the concept of deep predictive learning, its implementation, and examples of its application to real robots. The code and document are available at https: //ogata-lab.github.io/eipl-docs