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  • Developmental Psychology
  • Robotics

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  • The fundamental drivers of cognitive development remain debated.
  • The human brain employs predictive coding to minimize sensory prediction errors.
  • Early cognitive abilities are crucial for development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose predictive learning of sensorimotor signals as a fundamental ability for early cognitive development.
  • To elucidate the mechanisms underlying cognitive development through prediction error minimization.
  • To explore the implications of this theory for understanding autism spectrum condition.

Main Methods:

  • Theoretical framework integrating predictive coding with developmental mechanisms.
  • Robotic system experiments simulating infant sensorimotor learning.
  • Analysis of emergent cognitive capabilities in robotic models.

Main Results:

  • Two prediction error minimization mechanisms were identified: predictor updating and action execution.
  • Robotic experiments replicated infant developmental trajectories.
  • Self-other cognition and goal-directed actions emerged from predictor updating.
  • Imitation and prosocial behaviors emerged from action execution.

Conclusions:

  • Predictive learning of sensorimotor signals is a foundational element of early cognitive development.
  • The proposed mechanisms explain the emergence of key infant capabilities.
  • Atypical prediction error tolerance may underlie perceptual and social challenges in autism spectrum condition.