Analog Field Computing

Analog field computing addresses the theory, design, implementation, and applications of analog computers including at least one component that can be treated mathematically as a field. VLSI field computers were first implemented at Indiana University's Analog VLSI and Robotics Laboratory. They are currently being applied as artificial neural field networks, silicon retinas and controllers for Stiquito and Robozoa robots, morphogenesis simulators, controllers for the IU cyclotron, and matrix preconditioners.

Associated Faculty: Jonathan W. Mills, Gerard Allwein, Randall Bramley

Associated Graduate Students: Jason A. Almeter, David A. Braun, Jay A. Kasberger. Students who want to do research in this area should send mail to Jonathan W. Mills

Affiliated Projects:

• Continuous Computing, Bruce A. MacLennan, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

• NSF Graduate Research Traineeship Program Award, 1995-1999