October 12, 2021
Our inaugural Robotics and AI Symposium had some lively debates and discussions on a variety of research topics around robotics and artificial intelligence!
We were very excited to have the amazing Amber Mac be our MC and debate moderator for the day! She brought a wealth of experience in broadcasting and moderating debates and has been developing lots of incredible content on the topics of robotics and AI. Check out her conversation with Dr. Josh Marshall, Ingenuity Labs Director, on robotics in mining! Her podcast series “The AI Effect” is worth listening to as well!
Introduction and Opening Remarks
Featuring, Dr. Bruce Mitchell, Dr. Kevin Deluzio, and Dr. Joshua Marshall
Keynote Speaker
Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Artificial Intelligence
Professor in Information Technology
Örebro University, Sweden
Robotic Debate
Rise of the Robot-Sitters: Will there come a time where we leave Grandma or the kids in the care of a robot?
Our debate panel included Dr. Tara Javidi (University of California, San Diego), Dr. Gregory Dudek (McGill University), Dr. Amy Wu (Queen’s University), and Dr. Sidney Givigi (Queen’s University).
AI Debate
Why did you do that? Will AI systems ultimately explain their decisions to us?
Our debate panel included Dr. Frank Rudzicz (University of Toronto), Dr. Amber Simpson (Queen’s University), Dr. Pasquale Minervini (University College London), and Dr. Tracey Jenkin (Queen’s University).