Learn from nature: innovation toward future robots by principle extraction from biology
Event details
| Date | 06.06.2014 |
| Hour | 11:30 |
| Speaker | Prof. Sangbae Kim, Biomimetic robotics, MIT |
| Location | |
| Category | Conferences - Seminars |
Biological machines created by millions of years of evolution suggest a paradigm shift in robotic design. Realizing animals’ magnificent locomotive capabilities is next big challenge in mobile robotic applications. The talk will discuss innovation through ‘principle extraction’ from biology. The embodiment of his innovations includes Stickybot, a climbing robot that employs the world’s first synthetic directional dry adhesive inspired by geckos, and the MIT Cheetah, designed after the fastest land animal. Our vision is to open new frontiers in robotics and leading to advanced mobile robots that can save lives in dangerous situations, and new all-around robotic transportation systems for the mobility-impaired.
Practical information
- General public
- Free
Organizer
- NCCR Robotics
Contact
- Mayra LIROT