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Engineering/Mathematics: Why our Robots need to be more like Baymax and less like Terminator with Mathematics with Dr Helmut Hauser from The University of Bristol
25th February 2016 @ 12:30 - 13:30
This event is part of The University of Bristol’s virtual open day live from its Engineering Mathematics Department.
This interactive webinar/videoconference is for Year 12 and 13 students. Schools can take part in as many or as few of the webinar events during the day as they would like (See other events). Sponsored by Bristol, there is no costs to schools.
Bristol would also like to record this session with the possibility of including clips on their website. Please be aware of this when signing up.
Details of this session are as follows:
Dr Helmut Hauser Why our robots need to be more like Baymax and less like Terminator
A new type of robotics is on the way; Soft Robotics, which uses soft materials like silicone, plastic, springs and inflatable body parts to build intelligent systems. In this talk you will find out why this type of robots will play an important role in the next generation of robots.
Please do get in touch if you have a group that would like to take part. Availability will be limited to four schools.