International Workshop on Embodied Intelligence

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There has been a long-standing debate about how our mind controls our body, or how our mind is being controlled by our body. This debate turns out to be a profound scientific question still today to deepen our understanding of the nature of human, and other animals', intelligent adaptive behaviours. The research field of Embodied Intelligence put the physical entity of our body in the middle of research subject to gain further insights into intelligence, and explore how our brain and ourselves as a whole develop through physical interactions with the world. In the age of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, the research of embodied intelligence is still highly important, and delivering even more valuable input to extend the impact of the conventional AI technology in the near future. For this reason, this project aims to organise a workshop on Embodied Intelligence to put together the world leaders of this research area, to review the state of the art, and to discuss the future research directions and collaborations. We invite not only the UK researchers in this field but also the top researchers around the world by obtaining some co-funding from other agency. As the main outcome of this event we expect:(1) A consensus of research agenda, and exploration of research possibilities and actions to address the gaps.(2) Discussion and agreement on major actions to shape the future of the field, and report the outcome of this workshop as a special issue at a major technical journal (3) Develop a scientific network of these researchers to foster further collaborations and research exchanges as a working group.(4) Develop joint interdisciplinary and international research grant proposals (both in UK, Europe, and beyond)(5) Promote the exchange of young researchers (Master, PhD students and postdocs) between institutions, strengthening not only their academic capabilities but also increasing their awareness of different cultures.