Join us for an online lecture with Professor Jonathan Rossiter, a leading expert in Soft Robotics, as he explores how emerging robotic technologies can support healthier, more independent living.
As people age or face mobility or health challenges, they lose independence and experience a significant reduction in quality of life. This lecture is a unique opportunity to learn about the latest technologies that are set to enable longer and happier independent living, changing the way we think about robots.
From the “Right Trousers” that help you move, to edible robots and robotic food that “eats itself”, Professor Rossiter promises a thought-provoking exploration of some big questions: How can we safely rely on robots that move our bodies? What does it mean to be a cyborg? And could these technologies help the NHS meet growing healthcare demands?
Professor Jonathan Rossiter is Professor of Robotics and Head of the Soft Robotics Group at Bristol Robotics Laboratory. He also serves as Director of the £14 million VIVO Hub and holds the Royal Academy of Engineering Chair in Emerging Technologies.
His research explores the future of soft robotics, leading a team that works across the spectrum of science — from smart materials to fashionable robots — with the aim of making soft robots an everyday part of our lives.
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This event is free for all. Click here to register via Zoom
Contact
If you have any questions about this event, please email alumni-events@bristol.ac.uk.