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Brno University of Technology (BUT) stands as one of Central Europe's most dynamic research institutions, with a rich portfolio spanning autonomous systems, robotic perception, simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM), and human-robot interaction. Based in the Czech Republic, BUT has carved out a distinctive international reputation through rigorous, application-driven research that bridges fundamental algorithmic development with real-world deployment. The university's robotics and AI contributions are both broad and deep. Its researchers have produced highly influential work in multitarget tracking, with a tutorial on message-passing algorithms accumulating nearly 350 citations and becoming a key reference for autonomous driving and indoor localization communities worldwide. In the domain of 3D perception, BUT's work on point-cloud plane detection and incremental SLAM frameworks has shaped how robotic systems efficiently process and model complex environments. The SLAM++ framework, in particular, reflects the institution's commitment to scalable, temporally robust solutions for real-world robotics. Beyond perception, BUT excels in aerial robotics, having demonstrated autonomous UAV exploration of challenging cave environments — research with clear relevance to search-and-rescue and first-responder applications. Its investigations into industrial robot accuracy, robotic medical imaging, conformal geometric algebra-based snake robot control, and end-user collaborative robot programming through augmented reality further illustrate a remarkably versatile research culture. With active research groups in mechatronics, computer vision, and smart environments, and growing interests in digital twins and the metaverse, BUT offers prospective students and collaborators an environment where theoretical rigor meets engineering ambition. The institution's consistent citation impact and interdisciplinary reach make it a compelling partner for those pushing the frontiers of intelligent, embodied systems.