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Smart Robots -- What's Next?

April 01, 2009 / 01:55

This episode covers smart robots, their development, and applications in military and industrial settings. Professor Dan Lee discusses his work with robots, including a modified Sony IBO dog.

Professor Lee highlights the robot's capabilities, such as discerning sound direction and performing complex movements like sitting and rolling over. He demonstrates these functions to the audience during a recent lecture.

The discussion also includes team sports, particularly soccer, showcasing interactions between groups of robots. This aspect emphasizes the autonomy of robots in various environments.

Military applications are a significant focus, with mentions of the Big Dog robot and autonomous smart cars developed for the DARPA Urban Challenge. Professor Lee's team was one of six to complete the course successfully.

Professor Lee concludes by stating that true human-like intelligence in robots will be achieved when they can handle everyday tasks, such as loading a dishwasher with varying dishes.

TL;DR

Professor Dan Lee discusses smart robots, their capabilities, and military applications in a recent lecture.

Episode

1:55
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a recent lecture sponsored by the
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executive Masters in technology
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management program called smart robots
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what's next Professor Dan Lee walked the
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attendees through the inspiration
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milestones and difficulties in
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developing smart robots demonstrating
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using a modified Sony IBO robot dog
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Professor Lee showed some of its
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functions as well as some of the more
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advanced concepts he and his team have
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developed the robot's ability to discern
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the direction of
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sound hello over
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here hey over here walking
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forward back and side toide as well as
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more complex moves such as sitting and
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flipping rolling over and moving back to
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an upright position team sports such as
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soccer show another aspect of the
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interaction possible between groups of
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robots this display of autonomy has led
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to military applications such as the big
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dog capable of navigating difficult
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terrain and autonomous smart cars in the
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DARPA Urban challenge which is helping
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to satisfy the military's need for
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driverless transport Lee's team found
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success here by being one of six teams
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to complete the entire course the world
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of artificial intellig
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shown through Professor Lee's research
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efforts has exceeded industrial robots
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the mimicking of human intelligence will
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only be complete Professor Lee says
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quote when robots load a dishwasher
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where every night you have a different
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set of dishes and glasses
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Episode Highlights

  • The Future of Smart Robots
    Professor Dan Lee discusses the evolution and capabilities of smart robots, showcasing their potential in various fields.
    “This display of autonomy has led to military applications.”
    @ 01m 07s
    April 01, 2009

Episode Quotes

  • When robots load a dishwasher, that's when we've arrived.
    Smart Robots -- What's Next?

Key Moments

  • Smart Robots00:20
  • Robot Demonstration00:31
  • Military Applications01:10
  • Artificial Intelligence01:28

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