François Michaud

Canada Research Chair-holder in Mobile Robotics and Intelligent Autonomous Systems

Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering, Université de Sherbrooke

Thursday, November 5, 2009

11:00 am

1170 TMCB

Abstract:

Mobile robotics is one of the best examples of systems engineering: it requires the integration of sensors, actuators, energy sources, embedded computing, decision algorithms in a common structure, working in the real world. Only technologies and methodologies that work with the constraints of such integration can be useful, and so integration directly influences scientific considerations associated with the intelligent behavior of such systems. It is therefore important to address such challenges by developing innovative solutions and validating them in real world field experiences. This presentation addresses the innovations that can be made at all levels in robotic research by following an integrated design approach, illustrated with our work on the design of telepresence systems for remote care.

• 9:30 Mike pick up Francois from hotel/ campus tour
• 10:15-10:45 Mikle visit with Francois
• 11:00-12:00 Colloquium 1170 TMCB
• 12:00-1:30 Lunch – Sky Room (Mike, Francois, Mark, Bonnie, Bryan, Lee, Mikle, Martin?)
• 1:30-2:30 Mike G's lab
• 2:30-3:00 Bryan’s lab
• 3:00-3:45 Mark's lab
• 3:45-4:30 Q&A in Mech Eng Conf room (same time/place as TiLAR mtg)
• 4:30-5:00 or 5:30 Lee, Bonnie, Martin – discussion and demo of things in clinic