24/06/2026
🤖 Taking AI to the next level – meet Harold the Humanoid!
The University of Huddersfield is pushing the boundaries of innovation with the arrival of Harold the Humanoid, a cutting-edge robot supporting research at the Institute for Applied Artificial Intelligence (IAAI) – the UK's first fully cross-disciplinary AI research centre.
Have you met Harold?
💡Harold is helping researchers explore how AI can be used responsibly to improve assisted living technologies and make working lives more efficient.
🌟 But Harold isn’t just a researcher – he’s become a bit of a celebrity too! From appearing on the University’s social media and science festivals to presenting the match ball at a Huddersfield Giants game and featuring on ITV’s This Morning, Harold has captured attention wherever he goes.
🎓 Why study AI at the University of Huddersfield?
✔️ Learn at the forefront of technological innovation
✔️ Explore exciting fields including machine learning, robotics, and natural language processing
✔️ Start your journey through the International Study Centre’s pathway programmes and progress with confidence to AI and AI-related degrees
As AI continues to transform the world, there’s never been a better time to be part of the future.
(Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Machine Learning, Technology Innovation, University of Huddersfield, Future Careers, International Study Centre)