Biederman may refer to several individuals or concepts:
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Irving Biederman (born 1939): An American cognitive psychologist, best known for his Recognition-by-Components (RBC) theory of object recognition. This theory proposes that we recognize objects by breaking them down into simple geometric shapes called geons (geometric ions).
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Recognition-by-Components (RBC) Theory: A theory of object recognition developed by Irving Biederman. It posits that visual objects are composed of a set of 36 basic geometric shapes called geons. The arrangement and relationships between these geons allow us to recognize objects regardless of changes in viewpoint or minor occlusions.
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The name Biederman may also exist as a surname, with other notable individuals or families carrying the name, not directly related to the above entries. Further research would be required to identify these individuals or their contributions.