Learning and neural plasticity in visual object recognition

TitleLearning and neural plasticity in visual object recognition
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2006
AuthorsKourtzi, Z, DiCarlo, JJ
JournalCurrent Opinion in Neurobiology
Volume16
Issue2
Pagination152 - 158
Date Published01/2006
ISSN09594388
Abstract

The capability of the adult primate visual system for rapid and accurate recognition of targets in cluttered, natural scenes far surpasses the abilities of state-of-the-art artificial vision systems. Understanding this capability remains a fundamental challenge in visual neuroscience. Recent experimental evidence suggests that adaptive coding strategies facilitated by underlying neural plasticity enable the adult brain to learn from visual experience and shape its ability to integrate and recognize coherent visual objects.

URLhttps://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S0959438806000377
DOI10.1016/j.conb.2006.03.012
Short TitleCurrent Opinion in Neurobiology

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