Intelligent Robots in Science and Society
22nd April 2008 Member's Dining Room, House of Commons, London
The science-fiction vision of robots that are smarter than humans and demand their own rights is still just a dream. But, worldwide, robots are playing an increasing role in human lives: in caring for the sick and elderly; in biological modelling; in space exploration; in leisure and entertainment; and increasingly in the military and law enforcement.
This parliamentary seminar will give you the opportunity to meet the scientists and the robots at the cutting edge of UK research and will highlight the ethical questions raised by intelligent robots in science and society.
Programme
16.05 Chair's Welcome
Lord Sutherland of Houndwood, member of the POST board
16.10 Presentations
Ethical issues in robotics: Professor Noel Sharkey, University of Sheffield.
Social and health care robotics: Professor Kerstin Dautenhahn, University of Hertfordshire
UK space robotics: Dr Dave Barnes, Aberystwyth University
16.25 Chair's remarks
16.30 Discussion and demonstrations of robotics research in the UK
17.45 Close
For more information contact Rosie Davies