Cognitive robotics: New insights into robot and human intelligence by reverse engineering brain functions [From the Guest Editors]

Cognitive robotics is a fascinating field as it seeks to capture humanlike behaviors in artificial creations for the benefit of society. The advent of advances in mechatronic systems, low-cost computational power, and understanding of natural processes has coincided with the need for autonomous systems to undertake complex, nuanced, and semistructured tasks. Using cognitive inspiration facilitates robustness and flexibility for real-world applications of robotics.