R+D
NCM's Research and Development space showcases local industry and research innovating how humans understand, connect and co-exist with intelligent machines.
In conjunction with FRIEND, responsive and rapidly evolving interactive exhibits spotlight pioneering Australian research and development. With a focus on Human–Robot Interaction (HRI) and related fields, audiences are invited to engage directly with new concepts shaping the future of human–machine connection.
R+D offers an opportunity to experience new research as it emerges. From November 2025 to April 2026, NCM is partnering with leaders in Australian robotics, AI, and biocomputing to bring cutting-edge innovation out of the lab.
A Robot of Many Minds, 1 Nov 2025 - 14 Dec 2025
AI agents have become a way of life, planning and executing processes to accomplish the task they're set. But what will happen when multiple agents are embedded in a single system? How can abstract computations be represented - and can you trust them? Learn about emerging industry trends in AI and participate in a University of Melbourne research project featuring a Furhat robot with three distinct personalities working together to offer you advice.
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A Robot of Many Minds - Contributors
Sarah Schömbs
Canghai Wang
Yan Zhang
Associate Professor Wafa Johal
A Robot of Many Minds - Exhibition Partner
