Do you wish to learn more about social robotics avant-garde research? Join us for an exclusive workshop organized jointly by the Swiss Embassy and Swiss Professor Nadia Magnenat Thalmann, Director of the Institute for Media Innovation at Nanyang Technological University, in the frame of the HUMAN+ exhibition held at the ArtScience Museum. Prof. Magnenat Thalmann, will present Nadine, one of the most realistic female humanoid social robots in the world. Made in Singapore, Nadine was created by and modelled on Prof. Magnenat Thalman, she is a cutting edge example of current research into assistive technologies that are being developed for people with special needs. She can be a companion who assists people who need extra support. She can read stories, show images, begin Skype sessions, send emails, and communicate with a user’s family.

Tuesday 10 October 2018, 5pm – 6.45pm (registrations from 4.45pm onwards)

RSVP by 26 September to sin.vertretung@eda.admin.ch

Programme

16h45   Registration
17h00   Welcome words by Mr. Thomas Kupfer, Ambassador of Switzerland to Singapore
17h05   Introduction ArtScience Museum & HUMAN+
17h15   Introduction to the Institute for Media Innovation at Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore)
17h20   Social robotics today and tomorrow’s challenges by Professor Nadia Magnenat Thalmann, Director of the Institute for Media Innovation, NTU Singapore
17h45   Visit Nadine with Professor Nadia Magnenat Thalmann
17h50   Tour HUMAN+ exhibition
18h15   Light refreshments at the FabCafé
18h45   End

NOTE: Seats are limited and registrations will take place on a first come first serve basis