Research Seminar: AGI and Neurorobotics – Architects of Thought

Exploring the future of artificial general intelligence, embodied cognition, and human–robot interaction.

We are pleased to invite researchers, academics, and students to a research seminar featuring Professor Luís Moutinho, who will explore emerging developments at the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI), neuroscience, and robotics.

Event Details

• Date: Friday, 4 December 2026
• Time: 14:00
• Venue: Room E07, Edinburgh Napier University
• Speaker: Professor Luís Moutinho
• Host: Professor Hongnian Yu

About the Seminar

How can machines learn, reason, and interact intelligently with the physical world?

This seminar explores the foundations of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) and neurorobotics, focusing on how intelligent systems develop world models, understand cause-and-effect relationships, and learn through physical interaction.

Key topics include embodied cognition, neuromorphic computing, spiking neural networks, tactile sensing, and human–robot collaboration.

The presentation will highlight how advances in AI, neuroscience, and robotics could shape the next generation of adaptive, autonomous, and human-centred intelligent systems.

About the Speaker

Professor Luís Moutinho is an internationally recognised academic whose research spans emerging technologies, artificial intelligence, neuroscience, and futures research.

He is the founding Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Modelling in Management and was elected to the Academia Europaea in 2020. He has authored or edited 41 books and delivered keynote presentations across 63 countries.

Join Us

Colleagues, researchers, and students from all disciplines are warmly welcome to attend this seminar and engage in discussions about the future of intelligent technologies.

For further information:

Professor Hongnian Yu
School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Edinburgh Napier University
Email: h.yu@napier.ac.uk