Institute of Human and Machine Cognition (IHMC)
The Institute for Human & Machine Cognition is a not-for-profit research institute that develops technologies to leverage and extend human cognitive, physical, and perceptual capabilities. Its research focuses on artificial intelligence, robotics, and human performance and resilience.
verified 17 July 2026
↗ IHMC | Institute for Human & Machine Cognition↗ Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition↗ Florida Institute for Human and Machine CognitionFact sheet
- Founded in 1990↗ Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition↗ Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition - Products, Competitors, Financials, Employees, Headquarters Locations↗ Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition↗ Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition (IHMC) | Pensacola, FL | Cause IQ↗ Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition
- HQ in Pensacola, Florida, United States↗ Pensacola passes one-year moratorium on large-scale data centers as debate grows · 2026-07-17↗ Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition↗ Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition - Products, Competitors, Financials, Employees, Headquarters Locations↗ Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition↗ Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition (IHMC) | Pensacola, FL | Cause IQ↗ Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition
- Key research areas include artificial intelligence, robotics, and healthspan/resilience↗ Pensacola passes one-year moratorium on large-scale data centers as debate grows · 2026-07-17↗ Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition↗ Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition - Products, Competitors, Financials, Employees, Headquarters Locations↗ Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition↗ Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition (IHMC) | Pensacola, FL | Cause IQ↗ Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition
- Operates as a not-for-profit research institute within the State University System of Florida↗ Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition↗ Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition - Products, Competitors, Financials, Employees, Headquarters Locations↗ Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition↗ Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition (IHMC) | Pensacola, FL | Cause IQ↗ Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition
- Senior research scientist Robert Griffin previously consulted for Boardwalk Robotics (acquired by Foundation Future Industries)↗ Eric Trump–backed Foundation plans to equip humanoid robots with weapons | ForkLog · 2026-07-17
Connections
- State University System of Florida — Operates as a not-for-profit research institute within the State University System of Florida↗ Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition
Recent developments
IHMC senior research scientist Robert Griffin commented publicly on the growing demand for data centers driven by AI, noting they are 'the physical backbone of artificial intelligence' and that demand has increased significantly with the rise of AI.
Read more ↗weartv.com17 JulRobert Griffin, a senior research scientist at IHMC, commented on the difficulty of separating humanoid robots' real capabilities from their potential, in the context of Foundation Future Industries' plans to arm its Phantom robots with lethal weapons. Griffin previously consulted for Boardwalk Robotics, which Foundation acquired.
Read more ↗forklog.com17 Jul