Presentation 1/25: Center for Information and Robotic Technology - University of Tokyo
Dr. Atsushi HIYAMA will be visiting IMD from the University of Tokyo and will make an informal presentation about CIRT (Center for Information and Robotic Technology) at the University of Tokyo. The faculty of CIRT are hoping to foster collaboration as well as interest in potential post-doctoral fellows.
Title "IRT Foundation to Support Man and Aging Society"
Abstract: IRT is a fusion of IT(Information Technology) and RT(Robot Technology). The fusion of communication and computer technology and robot technology will drive social innovations for supporting daily human life in real world. In an aging society, an active social life is essential and should be enjoyable by even the busiest people. Innovation through IRT will provide flexible support functions in response to a variety of human activities. A collaborative system involving The University of Tokyo and seven corporations has now been crated to realize this innovation.
Time: Thursday, January 25, 2pm
Location: USC's Robert Zemeckis Center for Digital Arts (RZC),
Room 201 Zemeckis Media Lab (ZML)