{"id":5287,"date":"2026-04-14T19:13:24","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T19:13:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ai\/5287\/"},"modified":"2026-04-14T19:13:24","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T19:13:24","slug":"thinking-machines-inside-the-brains-lab","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ai\/5287\/","title":{"rendered":"Thinking Machines: Inside the BRAINS Lab"},"content":{"rendered":"

Inside the BRAINS Lab, researchers are designing intelligent systems and algorithms that can perceive, reason, and interact in ways inspired by human cognition \u2014 ones that function effectively in real-world environments while improving their ability to interpret and respond to complex situations.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Dr.\u00a0Noorbakhsh\u00a0Amiri, assistant professor of computer science and director of the lab, said the work combines multiple fields to advance intelligent systems.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cThe BRAINS Lab focuses on creating intelligent machines that can understand their surroundings and respond appropriately,\u201d Amiri said. \u201cOur work integrates computer vision, robotics, artificial intelligence and cognitive neuroscience to achieve this goal.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

Watch the Robot in Motion<\/p>\n

Take a Robot\u2026\u00a0<\/p>\n

BRAINS Lab uses a third-party robot to embody the systems and algorithms it designs. The humanoid robot, developed\u00a0and designed\u00a0by Unitree Robotics, is built with a humanlike structure that includes articulated limbs and joints. This design allows for coordinated movement and more natural physical interaction with the environment.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cThe design mirrors the human body, enabling fluid movement and complex physical interactions,\u201d Amiri said. \u201cThis structure provides the foundation for advanced perception and control systems.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

The mechanical system is supported by onboard computing and actuation systems that convert digital instructions into precise motion.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\u2026And Give it a Brain\u00a0<\/p>\n

The robot collects environmental information using cameras, depth sensors and motion detectors. That data is processed through AI systems that allow it to interpret its surroundings and respond in real time.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cWe provide the robot with an AI-driven cognitive system that allows it to assess its surroundings and determine the appropriate course of action,\u201d Amiri said.\u00a0<\/p>\n

These systems enable the robot to carry out physical tasks such as walking, balancing and manipulating objects while adjusting to changes in its environment.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The integration of\u00a0perception\u00a0and control allows the robot to\u00a0maintain\u00a0stability and respond dynamically to external conditions.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Collaboration and Student Involvement\u00a0<\/p>\n

Collaboration is central to the BRAINS Lab, where students and faculty from computer science, engineering and psychology contribute to\u00a0different stages\u00a0of the research. Each group plays a role in developing, testing and refining robotic systems.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cOur research benefits from the diverse expertise of students and faculty alike,\u201d Amiri said. \u201cUndergraduate and graduate students gain experience applying theory to practical challenges.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

Students work directly with robotic platforms, testing algorithms, analyzing system behavior and refining performance through hands-on experimentation.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\u201cThey are actively engaged in testing algorithms and evaluating performance,\u201d Amiri said.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The lab also emphasizes communication and teamwork across disciplines, reflecting the collaborative nature of robotics research.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cStudents learn how to collaborate across disciplines and solve complex problems as a team,\u201d he said.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Applications Across Industries\u00a0<\/p>\n

The humanoid robot has potential applications in healthcare, rehabilitation, and industrial environments. It could\u00a0assist\u00a0with patient care, support therapy, or help workers perform tasks requiring precision and consistency.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cThe potential applications are extensive,\u201d Amiri said. \u201cIn healthcare, robots could monitor and assist patients, while in industry, they could support human workers in tasks requiring precision and adaptability.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

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These systems are designed with adaptability in mind, allowing them to\u00a0operate\u00a0in environments that are unpredictable or constantly changing.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Bridging Cognition and Robotics\u00a0<\/p>\n

For Amiri, the research focuses on connecting cognitive science principles with robotics to improve how machines learn and interact.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cThe focus is on designing neurocognitive models and integrating them with robotic platforms,\u201d he said.\u00a0<\/p>\n

By combining artificial intelligence, control systems, and mechanical engineering, the BRAINS Lab is developing robots capable\u00a0of functioning as collaborative partners in real-world settings alongside humans.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Inside the BRAINS Lab, researchers are designing intelligent systems and algorithms that can perceive, reason, and interact in…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":5288,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[24,25,4740,372,1834,891,52,4741,2505],"class_list":{"0":"post-5287","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-ai","8":"tag-ai","9":"tag-artificial-intelligence","10":"tag-brains-lab","11":"tag-engineering","12":"tag-humanoid-robot","13":"tag-intelligent-systems","14":"tag-research","15":"tag-robotics-engineering","16":"tag-students"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ai\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5287","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ai\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ai\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ai\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ai\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5287"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ai\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5287\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ai\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5288"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ai\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5287"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ai\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5287"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ai\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5287"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}