Andrey Kolobov viewing code on a large screen with a robotic hand picking up a box in the background

Physical AI research

Developing intelligent systems that perform complex tasks through understanding and engaging with physical environments

Advancing intelligent embodiments

We are enabling AI systems that integrate perception, reasoning, and control, enabling adaptive and autonomous interaction in dynamic environments.

photo of three researchers collaborating on a bimanual coordination in front of two robotic arms suspended from a frame in front of a screen of code
Our Researchers collaborate on a bimanual coordination, analyzing real-time data and visual feedback to refine AI algorithms.
Photo of a woman sitting at a Microsoft table in front of a computer screen while demonstrating a robotic arm picking up a glass
Demonstrating a collaborative robotic arm in action, highlighting real-time AI integration for advanced control and planning at Microsoft Research.
Photo of a robotic arm grasping an aluminum can on a desk; there is a presentation poster standing at the back edge of the desk
Leveraging transformer models on Seedonoid for interactive object handling, showcasing Microsoft Research’s advancements in AI-guided robotics.
Andrey Kolobov discussing a demonstration with the woman presenting it
Ashley Llorens and three other men standing in a room
Andrey Kolobov manipulating a robotic hand that is reaching for a box of Jell-O
A dexterous robotic hand that leverages foundation models and reinforcement learning for precise object manipulation.