Applied Artificial Intelligence Laboratory – 2Ai was established in February 2018 at School of Technology – IPCA and combines researchers from computer vision, cognitive systems, machine learning, natural language processing, serious games, and robotics areas. 2Ai pursue research on fundamental advances in the above AI areas, mainly focusing on applying these cross-cutting themes in the development of technically innovative solutions and services for health, industry, environment and security.

The scientific vision for this research work focusses on augmenting the knowledge, information, and interaction at the disposal of agents, robots, and humans to improve their performance at the 2Ai areas. To this end, we aim to apply machine learning techniques, spanning natural language processing, deep-learning, and computer vision, to extract information and provide knowledge to potentiate intelligent decision automation systems and human-AI collaboration. 2Ai will also strongly focus on the application of gamification concepts as an engine for the development of new smart and personalized training approaches. Furthermore, the search for more natural interfaces to improve the overall control of the context environment will complete an integrated suite of research efforts, on the path towards innovative technologies and smarter services.

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