We are delighted to invite you to attend one of the Centre for Artificial Intelligence, Robotics and Human-Machine Systems’ (IROHMS) Keynote presentations as part of IROHMS Future Leaders Academy 2022. This Keynote presentation will be delivered by Professor Tony Pipe, Professor of Robotics and Autonomous Systems, UWE, Bristol.
Title: The road from research to market for advanced robotics: Will developments in the Connected Autonomous Vehicles domain provide the critical key to unlock this route?
Abstract: I sincerely believe that there is a confluence of appropriate technology for robots operating with and amongst us such that, from a research and development perspective we are almost ready to invade the market. However, this means that we are also very close to Gartner's hype cycle "Peak of Inflated Expectations". In the CAV sector the processes of verification and validation, combined with a standards, regulation and a legal framework are a big and integrated factor, and I believe that they are key to avoiding robotics, on a wider front, again (it has happened before during my career) slipping down the hype cycle into the, so called, "trough of disillusionment". So, I would like to talk through the potential as well as the risks faced by researchers and developers working in the group of safety-critical physically embodied autonomous agents currently rising in the public's perception, which are exemplified by, but definitely not limited to, the "driverless car”.
Bio: Tony Pipe obtained his PhD qualification in 1997, became a Reader in 2006, and has been a full Professor of Robotics and Autonomous Systems since 2010, and is the former Deputy Director of Bristol Robotics Laboratory (BRL). He has 20 years of experience in carrying out research in advanced sensor-systems, medical robotics, biologically-inspired robotics, machine learning and adaptive behaviour, applied to intelligent and distributed control / monitoring systems for robotics. Tony is currently running research projects in these areas with a total value of over £8M. He is the co-director of BRL’s EPSRC-funded Centre for Doctoral Training in Robotics and Autonomous Systems, and technical lead for two government funded driverless car projects.
Location: School of Engineering, Cardiff University, Queen's Building, South 4.10, The Parade, CF243AA
IROHMS Future Leaders Academy will explore research challenges in the fields of artificial intelligence, robotics, and human-machine systems, highlighting the transformational research, strong industrial and public sector engagement, and delivery of sustainable, impactful solutions that we are recognised for. Over a period of three weeks, commencing 7 June 2022, guests will be invited to join six keynotes, industry talks, workshops, and tours of our new and improved laboratories: IROHMS Simulation Laboratory, Autonomous Systems and Robotics Laboratory, and Human-Machine Interaction Laboratory.
