Biorobotics for emulating and studying animal locomotion
0The graceful and agile movements of animals are difficult to analyze and emulate because locomotion is the result of a complex interaction of many components, namely the central and peripherical nervous systems, the musculoskeletal system, and the environment. \n\nIn this context, the emerging field of biorobotics, which draws on biological principles to design robots with sensorimotor skills that approach those of animals, is increasingly exploring the use robots to investigate animal locomotion and adaptive behavior, and to test hypotheses about the underlying interactions of body, control and environment. \n\nIn this AI for Good webinar, discover the latest advances and challenges in designing robots that properly emulate animals, and how biorobotics could contribute to advance other fields, such as the design of exoskeletons and prosthetic devices that take more account of human locomotion principles. \n\n Speakers:\nDr Auke Jan Ijspeert, Professor and Head of the Biorobotics Laboratory at EPFL \n\nDr Andrew Biewener, Charles P. Lyman Professor of Biology at Harvard University \n\nDr Robert Full, Howard Hughes Medical Institute Professor of Integrative Biology at the University of California at Berkeley \n\nJoin us for two days of never before presented, state of the art AI solutions and cutting edge knowledge, aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.\nRegister and learn more here: https://aiforgood.itu.int/summit23/\n\nJoin the Neural Network!\nhttps://aiforgood.itu.int/neural-network/\nThe AI for Good networking community platform powered by AI. \nDesigned to help users build connections with innovators and experts, link innovative ideas with social impact opportunities, and bring the community together to advance the SDGs using AI.\n\n Watch the latest #AIforGood videos!\n\n\n Stay updated and join our weekly AI for Good newsletter:\nhttp://eepurl.com/gI2kJ5\n\nCheck out the latest AI for Good news:\nhttps://aiforgood.itu.int/newsroom/\n\nExplore the AI for Good blog:\nhttps://aiforgood.itu.int/ai-for-good-blog/\n\n Connect on our social media:\nWebsite: https://aiforgood.itu.int/\nTwitter: https://twitter.com/AIforGood\nLinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/26511907 \nLinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8567748 \nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/aiforgood \nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AIforGood\n\nWhat is AI for Good?\nWe have less than 10 years to solve the UN SDGs and AI holds great promise to advance many of the sustainable development goals and targets.\nMore than a Summit, more than a movement, AI for Good is presented as a year round digital platform where AI innovators and problem owners learn, build and connect to help identify practical AI solutions to advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.\nAI for Good is organized by ITU in partnership with 40 UN Sister Agencies and co-convened with Switzerland.\n\nDisclaimer:\nThe views and opinions expressed are those of the panelists and do not reflect the official policy of the ITU.