Architecting Intelligence:

Humans are arguably the most adaptable species on Earth, not because we are exceptionally skilled at anything, but because we are incredibly good at learning new skills. We don't have a perfect model of the world around us, but we can constantly update the partial view we have of it. We can't read other people's minds, but we can get to know them and make assumptions about their intentions.
We, as researchers, can make models of the inner workings of the human brain, describe its functional components, and replicate specific behaviors in controlled environments. But if we want to move those models into the real, human, world, we need to gift those models with that same adaptability that we possess. We believe that to achieve such a monumental goal, we cannot be satisfied with building "static" systems, but should instead create dynamic architectures that grow and learn, inspired by what infants do every day.

The level of complexity to design such developing architectures is tremendous and requires an interdisciplinary approach: however, too often we risk getting stuck in our bubble, as even dipping our toes in a new promising field is a daunting task, due to the sheer amount of knowledge published day by day. The aim of AI:CogDev is to provide an opportunity for researchers with the same goal, to make agents more autonomous, to share their ideas and results across their many fields of study. In particular, the workshop will focus on the design of Cognitive Architectures that make Developmental Learning and Embodiment their core pillars.

The workshop organizers are committed to creating an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment for all attendees. We recognize and value the diversity of our attendees and understand that people have different needs and preferences. To accommodate the different time zones of attendees, the workshop will be held in a hybrid format and will be recorded for later viewing. To ensure that all attendees have reliable access to the internet, we will provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance as needed. We encourage attendees from underrepresented groups to submit their work and participate in the workshop. We are committed to creating an equitable and diverse environment, and we are open to suggestions on how to improve the workshop in terms of inclusion and accessibility.