Can you teach a computer to cycle?

Can a computer learn to ride a bike like humans? Prof. dr. Dr. Ann Nowé hasn't tried it yet, but she's been working on it all day. In the Artificial Intelligence Lab (for those in the know: AI lab) of the VUB the word "self-learning computers" is often used. A computer that learns to bake pancakes, play chess or table tennis in the same way as a small child, that too is science! With her mathematical background, Ann Nowé puts together algorithms to ensure that this runs smoothly. Useful? Most certainly, because they are already affecting your life...