Recent progress in deep learning is essentially based on a “big data for small tasks”
paradigm, under which massive amounts of data are used to train a classifier for a single …

In this paper, we present a new framework-task-oriented modeling, learning and recognition
which aims at understanding the underlying functions, physics and causality in using objects …

One of the mysteries of animal problem-solving is the extent to which animals mentally
represent problems in their minds. Humans can imagine both the solution to a problem and …

The abilities to perform skilled hand movements and to manipulate objects dexterously are
landmarks in the evolution of primates. The study of how primates use their hands to grasp …

Humans' daily life is dominated by, and depends on, the use of tools. Because we are so
skilled at using tools, and attribute a pivotal role in human evolution to tool use, the …

Humans can often handle daunting tasks with ease by develo** a set of strategies to
reduce decision-making into simpler problems. The ability to use heuristic strategies …

Comparative research has taught us much about the evolution and development of human
and animal behavior. Humans share not just physical and biological similarities with other …

Although gorillas rarely use tools in the wild, their manipulative skills during plant processing
may be similar to those of other tool-using great apes. Virunga mountain gorillas (Gorilla …

The emergence of novel behavior is a multilayered phenomenon that comprehends distinct
processes. One such process is known as insightful problem solving.“Insight” can be …

School-aged children have consistently shown a surprising developmental lag when
attempting to innovate solutions to tool use tasks, despite being capable of learning to solve …