Continual lifelong learning with neural networks: A review

• Published in: Neural networks Vol. 113; pp. 54 - 71
• Main Authors: Parisi, German I., Kemker, Ronald, Part, Jose L., Kanan, Christopher, Wermter, Stefan
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Elsevier Ltd 01.05.2019
• Subjects: Catastrophic forgetting; Continual learning; Developmental systems; Lifelong learning; Memory consolidation; Developmental systems; Memory consolidation; Lifelong learning; Catastrophic forgetting; Continual learning

Humans and animals have the ability to continually acquire, fine-tune, and transfer knowledge and skills throughout their lifespan. This ability, referred to as lifelong learning, is mediated by a rich set of neurocognitive mechanisms that together contribute to the development and specialization of...