Location:
Samuel T. Dana Building Room 1040
Date and Time:
Thursday, November 5
6–7:30 p.m.
How do robots learn to make sense of the world around them? From recognizing everyday objects to figuring out how to interact with them, Chad Jenkins will explore how advances in AI are helping robots perceive, reason about and navigate real-world environments. Discover the breakthroughs bringing robots closer to working alongside people and what it will take to make these technologies useful in everyday life.
Event Details
- Title: Defining the Discipline of Robotics for Excellence and Equity in an AI-Driven World
- Speaker: Chad Jenkins, professor of robotics and electrical engineering and computer science, University of Michigan
- Date and time: Thursday, Nov. 5 | 6–7:30 p.m.
- Location: Samuel T. Dana Building, Room 1040 | 440 Church St. | Ann Arbor
About the Speaker
Chad Jenkins is a professor of robotics and electrical engineering and computer science at the University of Michigan. His research focuses on robot perception, learning and manipulation, with the goal of enabling robots to learn from and assist people in everyday environments.
About the Series
The Data and AI in Society Lecture Series helps the campus and broader community understand how data science and AI shape our lives and society. Lectures are free and open to everyone, with no prior AI experience required.
