James S. Albus

James S. Albus was an American engineer and researcher known for developing the core principles of intelligent control systems and robotics. He created the " Cerebellar Model Articulation Controller" (CMAC), a type of neural network that mimics the brain's way of learning and adapting, making machines better at understanding and responding to complex tasks. His work helped advance autonomous systems, such as robots and aircraft, by improving their ability to learn from experience and operate reliably in dynamic environments. Albus's contributions are foundational in modern artificial intelligence and adaptive control technologies.