Hello! I am Maria Julia Vidal. I am a Sophomore in Computer Engineering at the University of South Florida, and I am incredibly excited about the opportunity to contribute to the RARE Lab.
I’m passionate about human-robot interaction, especially the cognitive framework of robots—their mental models, memory systems, and how we draw from human cognition to build these systems. The idea of creating systems inspired by human cognition drives my curiosity, and I’m eager to explore and contribute to advancements in this field, where robotics, AI, and neuroscience come together.
— 9/5/2024