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The Mind, Machine and Motor Nexus (M3X) Program aims to support fundamental research into embodied reasoning, characterized by the bidirectional sensorimotor interaction between humans and synthetic actors. This involves a focus on the capacity for interaction within physics-based environments. The grant seeks to encourage ground-breaking work that expands understanding and integration of human and synthetic actors across various fields, emphasizing safety, performance, ingenuity, and risk-taking. The program is interested in projects that explore the convergence of capabilities and actions of human and synthetic actors in task performance within physics-based environments, aiming to advance fundamental theory, foundational technologies, and meaningful applications.