Physical Artificial Intelligence Applications Lab

The Physical Artificial Intelligence Applications (PAIA) Lab is an interdisciplinary research group within the Department of Robot and Smart System Engineering at Kyungpook National University. We specialize in developing intelligent systems that can perceive, interpret, and act within the physical world by integrating physics-based modeling, smart sensing, and data-driven learning.

Our research focuses on advancing Physical AI across six key domains: structural analysis, wind tunnel-based aerodynamic behavior, robotics and intelligent autonomous systems, safety engineering and risk mitigation, fluid–structure interaction, and multidisciplinary physical AI applications. We aim to create AI systems that understand structural deformation, predict unsteady flow behavior, monitor and mitigate safety risks, and autonomously adapt to complex environments in real time.

At the heart of our mission is the pursuit of AI that connects cognition with physical phenomena—enabling machines to sense dynamic forces, learn from physical interactions, and operate intelligently in uncertain, real-world conditions. Our work supports critical applications in robotics, safety systems, and next-generation intelligent platforms.

The PAIA Lab offers a dynamic and collaborative environment for M.S., Ph.D., and postdoctoral researchers, where fundamental discovery and real-world problem-solving come together to shape the future of physically grounded artificial intelligence.