How to Install NuPIC on Windows?

Installing and running NuPIC (Numenta Platform for Intelligent Computing) on Windows can be a bit of a challenge, but with the right steps, it can be done relatively easily. In this article, we will go over the process of installing and running NuPIC on a Windows machine.

Steps to Install and Run NuPIC on Windows

Step 1: Install Python

The first step in installing NuPIC is to install Python. NuPIC is written in Python, so you will need to have a version of Python installed on your machine. You can download the latest version of Python from the official website (https://www.python.org/downloads/). Be sure to download the version that is compatible with your operating system (Windows).

Step 2: Install NuPIC

Once you have Python installed, you can install NuPIC by running the following command in the command prompt:

pip install nupic

 

Step 3: Install the Required Dependencies

NuPIC requires several dependencies to be installed before it can be run. These dependencies include numpy, matplotlib, and pandas. You can install these dependencies by running the following commands in the command prompt:

pip install numpy

pip install matplotlib

pip install pandas

 

Step 4: Test the Installation

To test the installation, you can run the following command in the command prompt:

python -c “import nupic”

 

If the installation was successful, you should not see any errors.

Step 5: Run NuPIC

The command “nupic_core” is not a valid command, the library “nupic” is not a built-in python library and it doesn’t have any command like nupic_core. The correct way to use the nupic library is by importing it in your python script and using the functions, methods, or classes provided by the library. For example, you can import the nupic library by running the command “python -c “import nupic” ” as shown above, and then you can use its function in your script, and that’s it! You should now have NuPIC installed and running on your Windows machine. Keep in mind that NuPIC is a complex tool, and it may take some time to become familiar with all of its features and capabilities.

In summary, Installing and running NuPIC on Windows can be done by installing python, running the command pip install nupic, installing required dependencies such as numpy, matplotlib, and pandas, testing the installation, and running the command nupic_core.