New Luddy Center for Artificial Intelligence to open for fall semester

The Luddy Center For Artificial intelligence is set to open in August before students arrive for the fall semester. The 58,000 square foot building cost $35 million, and was paid for with a gift from Indiana University alumni Fred Luddy. The building was designed by BSA Life Structures, an architecture firm based in Indianapolis, and construction is being done by Weddle Bros Building Group, a local construction company in Bloomington. The focus of the research at the new facility will be on robotics, health and social media, according to a press release from the university. "It will highlight the strengths of IU in regards to artificial intelligence research and teaching," Interim Dean of Luddy Dennis Groth said.