Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition

The Florida Institute for Human & Machine Cognition (IHMC) is a not-for-profit research institute of the State University System of Florida, with locations in Pensacola and Ocala, Florida. IHMC scientists and engineers investigate a broad range of topics related to building technological systems aimed at amplifying and extending human cognitive, physical and perceptual capacities. These include artificial intelligence, robotics, human-centered computing, agile and distributed computing and many related areas.

History

1990—IHMC is founded as a research institute by Dr. Kenneth M. Ford and Dr. Alberto Cañas on the campus of the University of West Florida, growing primarily out of the computer science and psychology departments.

2004—The Florida Legislature, under the K-20 Education Code, establishes IHMC as an independent, statewide research institute. IHMC maintains affiliations with several Florida universities.

2007—IHMC is recognized by the U.S. Economic Development Administration for the institute's impact on downtown Pensacola.