In a recent paper [1], we suggested that the question of when consciousness emerges is best answered by asking when markers of consciousness that have been validated in adults might first appear. Taking four such markers, we argued in favour of an ‘early onset’ view, suggesting that consciousness is likely to be in place by […]

IntroductionMathematical models play a crucial role in investigating complex biological systems, enabling a comprehensive understanding of interactions among various components and facilitating in silico testing of intervention strategies. Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is characterized by multifactorial causes and intricate interactions among biological entities, necessitating a personalized approach due to the lack of effective treatments. Therefore, mathematical […]

The trend in industrial/service robotics is to develop robots that can cooperate with people, interacting with them in an autonomous, safe and purposive way. These are the fundamental elements characterizing the fourth and the fifth industrial revolutions (4IR, 5IR): the crucial innovation is the adoption of intelligent technologies that can allow the development of cyber-physical […]