Thinking space technology
In the beginning there was the automaton
Starting from simple machines with fixed movements, scientists around the world have developed complex learning systems. Ever since, we are witnessing the emergence of machines that can perfectly execute their specialised tasks. But what happens next? Our experts give answers in the interviews.
Robots are...
… embodied intelligence
People can think, move through their environment and react to the unexpected – all at the same time, instantly and independently. Machines of the future are supposed to be able to do that as well. Prof. Frank Kirchner from the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence explains how scientists work on research robots.
... smart heads
Artificial intelligence today can already rapidly analyse huge amounts of data, solve complex problems and learn to perform better in the process. Prof. Oliver Brock from the Technical University of Berlin reveals whether this can really be described as intelligence.
… people whisperers
How to successfully communicate with a robot: scientists are trying to teach machines to correctly interpret human body language and to behave appropriately towards humans. Prof. Martina Mara from the Johannes-Kepler University in Linz, Austria, explains our relationship to machines.
… best colleagues
If machines were able to quickly and reliably judge new situations they could work together with us directly in the future. Prof. Norbert Elkmann from the Fraunhofer Institute for Factory Operation and Automation IFF shows what needs to be taken into account.