The Intelligent Robotics & Interaction Lab is a research lab at the American University of Beirut Mediterraneo (AUB Mediterraneo) in Pafos, Cyprus. Our research focuses on enabling robots to interact intelligently and safely with their environment and with people. We work across a range of topics including robot manipulation, motion planning, human–robot interaction, and machine learning for robotics, with the overarching goal of developing autonomous systems capable of operating effectively in real-world, unstructured environments.

We are part of AUB Mediterraneo’s growing academic and research community and maintain active collaborations with leading institutions and industry partners internationally. Our work is driven by fundamental scientific questions while keeping a strong focus on practical impact.

We welcome enquiries from prospective students, researchers, and collaborators from industry and/or academia. If you are interested in joining the lab or exploring a research partnership, please contact Dr Rafael Papallas at here.