FEBRUARY 2005 ISSUE
How Do Robots Think?
APEGGA-Sponsored Show Has Answers
With a wisecracking stand-up comic droid, a robot that shoots hoops like the
NBA's Steve Nash, and another that went into depths of an Alaskan volcano, the
highly entertaining and educational Robotics exhibit at Edmonton's Odyssium will
bring science alive for thousands this February through April.
APEGGA is a proud supporting sponsor of the show, which consists of 540 square
metres of interactive exhibits and hands-on science produced by the prestigious
Carnegie Science Center of Pittsburgh.
“The show is a good fit with our Outreach Program goals to make science
fun and to engage youth in science activities that might spark an interest in
a career in engineering or geoscience,” says Philip Mulder, APR, Manager,
Communications. “Robotics demonstrates, in an engaging and accessible way,
recent advancements in the uses of artificial intelligence and robotics in a
variety of real-world applications.”
Robotics answers such
questions as, “What is a robot?” “How do robots think?” and “What
are the differences between humans and robots?” It does so by introducing
the basic science behind the design and operation of robots. It explores how
robots use sensing, thinking and acting to function, and compares the processes
with those of humans.
In addition, Robotics aims to increase awareness of the advantages of using robots
in the workplace as well as introducing visitors to robotics-related career possibilities.
During the exhibit's run, which ends May 1, members who show their APEGGA membership
card receive a 20 per cent discount on a general admission pass (excluding IMAX
presentations) to a maximum of four additional members of your party. Designed
to appeal to all ages, you should find Robotics both engaging and entertaining
as well as educational.
For information about exhibit hours, visit www.apegga.org and look for the link
to Robotics.