Systems, models and self-awareness

Towards architectural models of consciousness

Journal article (2009)

Authors

Ricardo Sanz Universidad Politécnica de Madrid
Carlos Hernández Universidad Politécnica de Madrid
Jaime Gómez Rivas Universidad Politécnica de Madrid
Julita Bermejo-Alonso Universidad Politécnica de Madrid
Manuel Rodriguez Universidad Politécnica de Madrid
Adolfo Hernando Universidad Politécnica de Madrid
Guadalupe Sánchez-Escribano Universidad Politécnica de Madrid
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Systems engineering Model-driven engineering Consciousness Cognitive models Machine consciousness
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Published Date

2009-12

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English

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Abstract

The lack of a well established theory of consciousness is a major difficulty in the construction of machines that express some of the functionalities associated to them. The ASys long term project intends the construction of assets for engineering any-scale, self-aware autonomous systems. A core element in this effort is the proposal of an architecture for consciousness of general applicability. In this article we analyze some of the current problems present in the construction of machines based on cognitive models and propose a model-based strategy to enhance the rigor of the theorization on consciousness and its mapping into realizations in technical systems.