Embodied Artificial Intelligence (EAI) marks a groundbreaking confluence of AI, robotics, and bioengineering, rooted in the transformative idea that true intelligence transcends mere information processing to encompass physical and social interactions. This vibrant field is committed to developing tangible robots and artifacts that embody this concept, illustrating the remarkable integration of cognitive processes and mechanical operation.

Within this expansive domain, Evolutionary Soft Robotics emerges as a pioneering intersection of evolutionary algorithms with the mechanical sophistication of robotics. This niche focuses on the harmonious integration of sensing, mechanics, and control within soft structures, illuminating the complex interplay between embodied intelligence and artificial constructs. Here, the mechanical ingenuity of soft robotics converges with the analytical prowess of AI, challenging the conventional limits of robot design and functionality.

Our workshop offers an invitation to explore the intersection of Embodied AI and Evolutionary Soft Robotics. It’s a call to examine how the principles of evolutionary robotics not only resonate with but also significantly amplify the capabilities within the realm of Embodied AI. This is an opportunity to follow a journey that transforms visionary concepts into concrete realities, effectively closing the gap between our imaginative potential and our technological achievements in artificial intelligence.

Join us in this pioneering venture, where the amalgamation of mind and machine heralds new avenues for discovery and innovation. Welcome to a workshop designed not just to envision the future of robotics and AI but to actively participate in its creation.

Invited Speakers

• Antoine Cully, Imperial College London
• David Howard, CSIRO
• Emma Hart, Edinburgh Napier University
• Gusz Eiben, Vrije University Amsterdam
• Helmut Hauser, University of Bristol
• Josh Bongard, The University of Vermont
• Josie Hughes, EPFL

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