Humans have always sought to imitate in art and technology the appearance, functions and intelligence of humans. For many years, making humanlike robots was considered science fiction, but as a result of significant advances in biologically inspired technologies, such robots are increasingly becoming an engineering reality. These technologies include artificial intelligence, artificial vision and hearing as well as artificial muscles. There are already humanlike robots that walk, talk, interpret speech, make eye-contact and facial expressions, and perform many other humanlike functions. For space exploration, the application of such robotic technologies has been limited so far to manipulator arms and an ongoing development at JPL of legged rovers. However, humanlike robots can immensely increase what can be accomplished and the public excitement of future NASA missions where human capabilities will be applied without the risk to real humans. As science fiction books and movies suggest, in contrast to other human-made machines and devices this technology raises various concerns that need to be addressed before they start entering into our daily life. In this lecture, the state-of-the-art of humanlike robots, potential applications and challenges will be reviewed. Image credit: copyright © 2010 Adi Marom › Larger image Speaker: Dr. Yoseph Bar-Cohen Senior Research Scientist and Group Supervisor Advanced Technologies and NDEAA Lab ndeaa.jpl.nasa.gov Credits: NASA/JPL-Caltech Source: www.jpl.nasa.gov/events/lectures_archive.php?year=2010&month=2 The von Kármán Lecture Series General Information The Theodore von Kármán Lecture Series, named after JPL's founder, and presented by JPL's Office of Communication and Education, brings the excitement of the space program's missions, instruments and other technologies to both JPL employees and the local community. Lectures take place twice per month, on consecutive Thursdays and Fridays. The Thursday lectures take place in JPL's Theodore von Kármán Auditorium and are streamed live via Ustream, and Friday lectures take place at Pasadena City College's Vosloh Forum. Both start at 7:00 PM. Admission and parking are free for all lectures, no reservations are required, and seating is limited. Support the Channel vie BOOK DEPOSITARY Shopping Book Depository: Millions of books with free delivery worldwide www.bookdepository.com/?a_aid=Booklibrary FOLLOW THE CHANNEL ON TWITTER twitter.com/FREESPACELIVE Enjoy, Share, Like and Subscribe:)

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