Laboratory for Analysis and Architecture of Systems

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The Laboratory for Analysis and Architecture of Systems, LAAS-CNRS (French: Laboratoire d'analyse et d'architectures des systèmes, LAAS-CNRS) is a research laboratory affiliated to the French National Centre for Scientific Research (French: Centre national de la recherche scientifique, CNRS). LAAS-CNRS is recognised as a leading research unit in France with outstanding scientific influence by the High Council for the Evaluation of Research and Higher Education (Hcéres). ^[1]

The facility is located near other important higher education facilities in Toulouse, France: the Paul Sabatier University, SUPAERO, the ENAC, the INSA, as well as other research centers (the ONERA and the CNES).

Founded in 1968, LAAS-CNRS has grown significantly. As of January 1, 2019, the laboratory consists of 577 people, including researchers, technical and administrative staff, and doctoral students, and is organised into 24 research groups across 6 scientific departments.

LAAS conducts research in computer science, robotics, automation, and micro and nano systems. In addition to its core research, LAAS actively promotes interdisciplinary collaboration through four strategic areas: Ambient Intelligence, Living Systems (including biology, environment, and medicine), Space, and Energy.