2001: A Space Odyssey: From Science Fiction to Science Fact

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Channel: Michigan Engineering · 2018 · Science & Technology

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Three Michigan Engineering faculty members who are leaders in their fields discuss connections between 2001: A Space Odyssey and current research in artificial intelligence, deep space exploration and robotics

https://news.engin.umich.edu/2018/09/2001-space-odyssey-science-fiction-to-science-fact/

Speakers:

Alec Gallimore - Professor, Aerospace Engineering
- Robert J. Vlasic Dean of Engineering
- Arthur F. Thurnau Professor
- Richard F. and Eleanor A. Towner Professor of Engineering

Rada Mihalcea - Professor, Computer Science and Engineering

Benjamin Kuipers - Professor, Computer Science and Engineering

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