The field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is dedicated to discovering and implementing various methods for programming a machine to imitate intelligent thought.
Research in support of time-dependent and -independent functional optimization; in particular, studies including games and artificially intellgent opponents. COE faculty also conduct research in using AI techniques to develop planning systems cognitive orthotic and for rationale-based systems. Other work focuses on the pedagogical use of robotics in K-12 and collegiate education.