TY - GEN ID - cogprints4966 UR - http://cogprints.org/4966/ A1 - Prince, Christopher A1 - Helder, Nathan A1 - Hollich, George Y1 - 2005/// N2 - We propose ongoing emergence as a core concept in epigenetic robotics. Ongoing emergence refers to the continuous development and integration of new skills and is exhibited when six criteria are satisfied: (1) continuous skill acquisition, (2) incorporation of new skills with existing skills, (3) autonomous development of values and goals, (4) bootstrapping of initial skills, (5) stability of skills, and (6) reproducibility. In this paper we: (a) provide a conceptual synthesis of ongoing emergence based on previous theorizing, (b) review current research in epigenetic robotics in light of ongoing emergence, (c) provide prototypical examples of ongoing emergence from infant development, and (d) outline computational issues relevant to creating robots exhibiting ongoing emergence. PB - Lund University Cognitive Studies KW - epigenetic robotics KW - autonomous development KW - emergent behavior KW - ongoing emergence KW - skill acquisition TI - Ongoing Emergence: A Core Concept in Epigenetic Robotics SP - 63 AV - public EP - 70 ER -