About us
Shaping tomorow’s world through
AI Inovation
GAIPS Lab, affiliated with INESC-ID and IST, pioneers AI research in Affective Computing, Games, Intelligent Agents, Social Robotics, and Complex Systems Simulation. With a multidisciplinary approach, we aim to understand collective behavior, develop empathetic agents, and enhance user-machine interaction. Equipped with advanced resources including robots, VR devices, and specialized rooms, we foster innovation at the intersection of AI and human-centric technology.
Our Vision
Our vision is to pioneer socially-oriented AI that puts human well-being first. Drawing on artificial intelligence, serious games, human-robot interaction, multi-agent systems, social robotics and social simulation, we build systems that understand people and societies, strengthen human-AI collaboration, and help create a more inclusive and sustainable world.
Artificial Intelligence
Main conferences: AAAI, IJCAI, AIJ
Serious Games
Main conferences: IJSG, COG
Human-Robot Interaction
Main conferences: HRI, HHAI, RSS, ICSR
Machine Learning
Main conferences: NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR
Reinforcement Learning
Main conferences: RLC, COLT
Multi-Agent Systems
Main conferences: AAMAS, ECAI, ALife
Our Mission
Shaping AI for a CollaborativeEmpatheticThrustworthy Future
GAIPS mission is to engineer social agents with advanced social capabilities like social perception and empathy, fostering collaboration between humans and machines for transparent, collaborative and prosocial societies. We explore AI models enabling intelligent autonomous agents to thrive in complex environments. Understanding human behavior, our research applies socio-emotional models to enhance interactions in gaming and human-robot scenarios. We aim to harmonize emotions and technology, crafting personalized user experiences and innovating in digital game design.
Current Projects
Our success lies in the people
The Secret of Success
The secret of our success lies in the people who work diligently with the objective of making GAIPS the number one research group in Europe in the field of social AI.
publications
Strong publication record
CITATIONS
Strong citations record
collaboration
Broad collaboration network
AWARDS
Distinctions best paper award
Conferences
Participation in high-rated conferences
TALKS
We participate and organize several talks
Testimonials
Hear What Our Members Have to Say
Between 2012 and 2021, GAIPS helped me develop my identity and core values as a young researcher. I believe it has three main ingredients that together create a unique and powerful environment for any researcher: outstanding researchers in diverse AI-related topics, a strong international network, and a highly collaborative approach.
Filipa Correia
Researcher
My experience in GAIPS was too short: it lasted only three months.
However, the knowledge, memories, and people I met will stay with me for the rest of my life. It was truly a privilege to share that time with such talented researchers, and more importantly, such wonderful persons.
Sergio Muñoz
Assistant Professor
At GAIPS, I honed independent research skills, yet its greatest asset lies in the familial bond forged from the start. This camaraderie surpasses mere professionalism, fostering a tight-knit community where colleagues share triumphs and challenges, making every day not just a day at work but an exciting exploration into the realms of knowledge
Miguel Faria
Post-Doc
GAIPS became my home in 2017, when I started working in the lab as a research engineer. Since then, I moved countries three times, finished my PhD, and still find immense joy in coming back and visit familiar faces and get to know new members. I have nothing but words of gratitude for every member of GAIPS that directly and indirectly impacted my research career
Miguel Vasco
Alumni
