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- Wednesday, November 30, 1983.
Prof. John Kender of Columbia University will speak on
``Robotics and Computer Vision.''
TIME: 3:30 PM
ROOM: MC 5158
ABSTRACT
Should you own a mechanical man? This talk reviews the
state of the art of the field of robotics. The field
has three major objectives: the construction of accu-
rate and efficient manipulators, the creation of
hardware and software to allow computers to speak and
hear, and the development of intelligent robotic eyes.
The talk describes, for each objective, what is avail-
able, what is being developed, and what criteria should
be applied to decide on the effectiveness of a particu-
lar possible purchase. No robot that is introduced
into the factory or office is without effect; the human
and legal issues are explored as well. The talk con-
cludes with some speculation on what the robot of the
future will do, say, think, and feel.
Coffee and refreshments will be served at 3:00 PM.
November 22, 1983