IEEE Robotics and Automation Society

Central New England Chapter

Tuesday, December 12, 2006, 6:30 PM

ANNUAL ROBOTICS ROUNTABLE AND SOCIAL MEETING

At

The Great Wall

Great Road Shopping Center
309B Great Road, Bedford, MA 01730

(781) 275-7007

- What constitutes a robot?

- Who is using robots and for what purpose?

- Who is involved in robotics research and what are their current projects?

- Who makes robots and is it profitable?

- How is robotics related to machine vision and artificial intelligence?

- Would you want a robot caring for you in your old age?

- What is the future of robotics?

These are a few of the questions that will be open for discussion over dinner at the Robotics Roundtable. This meeting will provide an informal setting for those interested in robotics to get acquainted. All are welcome, especially students; membership in the IEEE or the Robotics and Automation Society is not required. All attendees are welcome to provide suggestions for future monthly lectures.

DIRECTIONS

From I-95 take Exit 31 north onto Route 4/225 toward Bedford. Head north along 4/225 (also called Great Road) to the third set of traffic lights (1.3 miles) until you come to the Great Road Shopping Center on the left. The Great Wall Chinese restaurant will be on the right as you enter the shopping center. You can view a map on their website at:

The GPS coordinates are approximately N 42º29.15', W 71º15.84'.