CogniGron@Work Blog

What if one day, while walking across a bridge, you noticed a group of tiny robots crawling along its surface? They’re not pests — they’re protectors.In our second blog post, student assistant Amalie Fedorova talks with Bahar Haghighat, a CogniGron researcher exploring the fascinating world of swarm robotics — where small, intelligent robots work together to monitor structures like bridges and pipelines, keeping us safe in ways humans and static sensors simply can’t.Inspired by nature’s collective intelligence — think ants, birds, or fish — these robotic swarms move, sense, and think together. Equipped with vibration sensors and magnetic wheels, they can detect subtle changes that signal potential structural damage long before it becomes dangerous.They’re mobile, adaptable, and a glimpse into a future where machines quietly safeguard our infrastructure.

The first post of this blog series takes you inside the CogniGron Talent Network (CTN), a community launched in 2024 that brings together PhDs and postdocs from across different disciplines such as physics, AI, and materials science. Think monthly lectures that make neuromorphic concepts easy to grasp, lab tours, and yes, even bowling nights. Beyond the fun, CTN helps new PhDs find their footing, connects researchers across disciplines, and is now exploring career opportunities and industry collaborations.