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      November 14, 2019

       

      Park Road
      Iowa City, Iowa 52242

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      Science on Tap

      Part of the Science on Tap series

      Robots have integrated into our society, moving beyond manufacturing applications.  Robots can now be found working in hotels, hospitals, and schools.  They are learning to drive and deliver packages. Robots also appear in television shows, films, and plays.  Historically, when robot characters appeared in film or on stage, human actors played the roles.  Technological advances have made it possible for robots to perform character versions of themselves.  The University of Iowa’s Robot Theater Project (UIRTP) explores the impact of robot actors on theatrical performances, and also uses robot theater to advance STEM education.  For this presentation, NAO humanoid robots will perform a variety of skits and routines developed by UI students, and Denise Szecsei will discuss the development of the project.

      Presenter: Denise Szecsei (Associate Professor of Instruction, Computer Science)

      Light entrees, snacks, and refreshments will be available for purchase from the Stanley Café.

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