The BET Lab is an interdisciplinary collection of individuals interested in behaviours and behavioural mechanisms, both in animals and in artificial systems. We apply a range of theoretical approaches, from mathematics and statistics, decision theory, computer science, and physics. Historically called the ‘Behavioural and Evolutionary Theory’ Lab, nowadays we often consider neuroscience mechanisms or analogues, and increasingly test our theories in, or develop new algorithms for, robots.
The Lab is part of the Department of Computer Science, University of Sheffield, and is physically based in Sheffield Robotics.