Thursday, December 11, 2025
FPath: Algorithmic Interlude #1
I have now posted the results of FPath Experiment 011 which is part of the FPath project. This is not an actual experiment per-se, rather, it is documentation of the image recognition and Graphical Stigmergy techniques applied in Experiment 010,
Experiment 010 used an interesting image recognition technique in order to automate the movement of a probe at the sub-millimeter level. The major benefit of this technique is that it is fast enough to keep up with a sequence of 640x480 images arriving at a 30 fps frame rate.
Also, which may be of some interest, is a discussion of the mechanics of the Graphical Stigmergy algorithm. This discussion shows how complex emergent behaviors can be obtained from combination of relatively simple actions and the modification of the environment to send signals.
I just thought that some of you might be interested in how all this is done. The video explains all: https://youtu.be/be725uWk4c8
The image below shows a frame from the video - Ok, I know, it isn't the most sophisticated graphics you've ever seen. (click on the image to enlarge, watch the video for context)
Labels: FPath, Graphical Stigmergy, Image Recognition, Sub-millimeter Control
>Active perception at micro scale is a very interesting idea.
I think it shows promise as well, but time will tell if it can deliver. Of course, as one goes further down the scale, optics will not work so some other feedback technique will be needed if it is to be usable there.
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