EXPERT ALERT: From sci-fi to reality: Monash expert decodes the Transformers tech revolution

Monash University

As Transformers One premieres globally on September 20, a Monash expert is available to discuss the real-world technological implications explored in the film, particularly in areas such as AI, machine learning, robotics, and energy systems."

Dr Michael Burke, Monash Robotics, Electrical and Computer Systems, Faculty of Engineering
Contact +613 9903 4840 or: michael.g.burke@monash.edu
Read more about Monash Robotics here.

AI research to enable intelligent and adaptive robots that work in dynamic and unstructured environments.
Robot barista as an example of human-centred robots that work collaboratively and safely alongside humans.
The robot dingo as an example of open source robot designs that can be 3D printed and assembled in schools to create future generations of robot designers.

The following can be attributed to Dr Burke:

"Movies like Transformers highlight our ongoing fascination with robots and our deep desire to mimic and better understand human-like intelligence.

"Although we're yet to get anywhere close to the human-like intelligence and physical capabilities of our favourite Transformers, spin-outs from this ongoing quest to create human-like, intelligent robots are driving advances in industries like AI, health, manufacturing, agriculture and transportation."

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