Education

Numenta's education materials start with the theory of HTM and then outline the development process. The forum, wiki and blog complement the education materials with discussions on specific issues, examples and experimentation.

  1. Getting started
    If you're new to Numenta or HTM technology, this will help you get going: Downloading, Installation, and Development.


  2. General overview of HTM
    Provides a general introduction to HTMs and a comparison with other technologies, appropriate for both a technical and non-technical audience. Includes white papers and videos.


  3. Technical overview of NuPIC
    Provides more in-depth and technical information about the Numenta Platform. Includes a screencast and detailed information.


  4. Evaluating your own problem
    Identifies what kinds of problems can be solved by HTM technology, includes a clear, easy-to-understand example.


  5. Installing NuPIC
    Walks through NuPIC installation, including software requirements and common issues. Includes screen cast of installation.


  6. Using NuPIC
    Detailed guide to using NuPIC. Includes programmer's guide, release notes and samples.


  7. Time Based Inference
    A guide on Time Based Inference (TBI). What it is and how to use it.


  8. NuPIC algorithms
    Provides more in-depth information about the NuPIC algorithms.


  9. Debugging your HTM Network
    Walks through debugging process including common issues. Includes article and screen cast.


  10. Biological basis of HTMs
    This hour long talk describes how HTM technology maps to the anatomy and physiology of the brain.


  11. Third party tools
    Links to third party development, visualization and analysis tools.


  12. Other reference materials
    Links to other helpful material, including Python, neuroscience, etc.


  13. Independent research papers
    Links to research papers from independent scientists and engineers about Hierarchical Temporal Memory and about Numenta technology.