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Learn AI by building AI

Cogito is the learning arena for artificial intelligence at NTNU – you don't learn from lectures here, you learn by building real projects with a team.

1Apply – no experience required

2Join a project team

3Build real AI through the semester

4Present at the final showcase

Learn AI by building AI

Cogito is the learning arena for artificial intelligence at NTNU – here you learn by building real projects with a team.

1Apply – no experience required

2Join a project team

3Build real AI through the semester

4Present at the final showcase

From game-playing AIs trained with reinforcement learning to robots that use computer vision, our project teams put AI research into practice. Explore what members have built over the years.

Quick facts

100 000+ NOK on computeWe've spent over 100 000 NOK on compute

50+ membersWe have 50+ active members

100+ projectsWe've completed 100+ projects

NTNU's best supercomputerWe have access to NTNU's best supercomputer

Many fields of studyOur members come from many different fields of study

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Previous projects

Computer Vision

Geoguessr AI

Fall 2025

A deep learning model estimates coordinates from street-view images using visual features such as vegetation, road signs and architecture.

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Computer Vision

ChessAR

Spring 2025

A chess assistant for AR glasses that recognizes a physical board and displays suggested moves in the player's field of view.

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RL & Games

Tetris AI

Spring 2024

Tetris agents use genetic algorithms to evolve heuristics for placing pieces.

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Generative AI

Diffusion Model

Spring 2024

A diffusion model implemented from research papers and trained to generate car images by gradually removing noise.

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Robotics & Hardware

First Steps

Fall 2025

A zbot walking simulation using reinforcement learning in JAX with GPU training.

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Computer Vision

SudokuSolver

Spring 2024

Computer vision reads a Sudoku board from a camera image. A search algorithm solves the puzzle and overlays the solution on the image.

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Events

Workshops, hackathons and social nights – most of it happens in Gruva.

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Your first questions, answered.

How do I become a member?

Applications are currently closed. Our next intake is Spring 2027. When admissions reopen, use the application page to tell us about your motivation, learning goals, availability and project preferences. Follow @cogitontnu on Instagram and check the website for updates.

Do I need AI experience to apply?

No! Motivation matters more than experience. We have projects for every level, and you learn along the way together with your team. Some programming experience helps, but it's not a requirement.

How much time do I need to commit?

Plan for about 6 hours each week, with project sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Tell us about timetable conflicts in your application so we can discuss whether the commitment fits. Check the events calendar for session times.

Can I become a project leader?

Yes. After one semester in Cogito, you can become a project leader and drive your own project. You usually lead together with one other person. It is a place to gain leadership experience: guide the team, help the project move forward, and learn alongside the other members.

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