Vrije Universiteit Brussel
About Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) is a leading Belgian research university with a strong international reputation in artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotics and data science. Through its AI research ecosystem, VUB contributes expertise spanning fundamental AI methods, human-centred AI, robotics, distributed intelligence and trustworthy AI. Researchers collaborate across disciplines to develop intelligent technologies that address scientific, industrial and societal challenges.
Within the Flanders AI Research Program (FAIR), VUB contributes to both methodological AI research and application-driven innovation. Its researchers develop advanced methods in reinforcement learning, multi-agent systems, explainable AI, generative AI, robotics and digital mathematics. These capabilities support FAIR's ambition to develop AI systems that are robust, transparent and capable of generating real-world impact.
Through close collaboration with industry, government and societal stakeholders, VUB helps translate scientific excellence into practical solutions while contributing to the responsible adoption of AI in Flanders and beyond.
FAIR at VUB
Item | Information |
|---|---|
Website | VUB AI Lab |
FAIR Representative | Ann Nowé |
Main FAIR Contact | Ann Nowé |
FAIR Expertise | Reinforcement Learning, Multi-Agent Systems, Explainable AI, Robotics, Fair AI, Generative AI, Distributed AI |
Application Domains | Health, Industry, Society |
Research strengths within FAIR
VUB contributes expertise across multiple FAIR research themes. Its strengths combine methodological AI research with robotics, human-centred technologies and real-world applications that contribute to FAIR's scientific and societal objectives.
Research Groups
VUB contributes to FAIR through a set of complementary AI research groups covering machine learning, data science, robotics, digital mathematics and intelligent systems. Together they support FAIR's ambition to combine scientific excellence with societal impact.
FAIR Projects & Impact
Demonstrators
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Use Cases
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Open Source & Tools
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Publications & Scientific Output
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