Ikaros is a versatile simulation software designed for discrete-time simulation. Its adaptable nature makes it accessible for a wide range of simulation applications.
Essentially, Ikaros serves as a framework for writing and running component-based simulators. The overarching goal of the development team is to create an open infrastructure that allows for system-level modeling of the brain, including databases containing experimental data, computational models, and functional brain data. By utilizing emerging Internet-based information standards, the software makes all information accessible through an open web-based interface.
Beyond its uses in brain simulation, Ikaros can also be utilized as a control architecture for robots. The software contains various main components, including a platform-independent simulation kernel, a range of computational brain models, I/O modules to allow for interfacing with data files and peripheral devices, as well as tools for constructing interconnected models. Furthermore, the software has a plug-in architecture that allows new models to be easily integrated into the system, making it a robust and adaptable tool with the ability to evolve alongside the needs of its users.
To use Ikaros, the main requirement is to have Xcode 2.1 installed. Once installed, the software opens up a world of possibilities for researchers, teachers, developers, and enthusiasts who are interested in exploring the intricacies of the human brain or simply want to create their own discrete-time simulations.
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