Murata Laboratory - Unraveling the Mysteries of Human Intelligence through Robots

The Murata Laboratory at the Department of Electronics and Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Science and Technology, Keio University, conducts research in "cognitive robotics" by integrating knowledge from various research fields such as cognitive neuroscience, robotics, and machine learning. Building on the insights gained, we also conduct research in "robot learning" and "computational psychiatry." In our cognitive robotics research, we specifically aim for a constructive understanding of the computational mechanisms that realize human cognitive functions such as perception, action, and attention, which are acquired by learning and structuring continuous sensory and motor experiences. In our robot learning research, we are particularly focused on creating intelligent robots capable of cooperating with others, including humans and other robots. In our computational psychiatry research, we are especially aiming for a constructive understanding of the computational mechanisms that lead to psychiatric disorders such as autism spectrum disorder and schizophrenia.