Robotics In The Age Of AI and Social Interaction

Together with well-known researchers, start-ups and government agencies from Singapore and Switzerland, join us in this session as we discuss the advancements in autonomous robots and answer relevant questions connected to the current and future use of robots:
- What are the different types of robots?
- Should we use them?
- How can robotics be applied to help solve key issues facing society today: Aging populations, health, transport, and environmental change?
- Could humanoid robots improve the quality of humanrobot interface?
- What can we expect from these machines in today’s world?

Speakers:
- Dr. Andreas Deppeler, Adjunct Associate Professor Deputy Director, Centre on AI Technology for Humankind, NUS Business School (Moderator)
- Prof Nadia Thalmann, Director of Miralab, University of Geneva, Switzerland Director of the Institute for Media Innovation, NTU
- Dr. Tristan Vouga, CEO and Cofounder, Twiice, Switzerland
- Mr Anand Natarajan, Regional Manager (SEA, Oceania, Middle East and Africa), Robotics Division, ABB
- Mr Tung Meng Fai, Director Designate, Ecosystem Development, National Robotics Programme and Director, Robotics, Science & Engineering Research Council, A*STAR Singapore
- Ms Mrinalini, Senior Associate, Technology Hardware & Equipment, Singapore Economic Development Board