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ABSTRACT In this talk, I will describe Sony's vision for creating compelling robot platforms, primarily through the popular "AIBO" entertainment robot. Sony has had many years' experience creating commercial robots for the home, and has recently unveiled the latest AIBO model, ERS-7, as well as QRIO, a small humanoid robot. Aside from home use, these robots constitute a compelling platform for research and educational purposes, primarily due to the OPEN-R architecture -- a unique design that is extensible and adaptable to many different types of robot configurations and needs. SPEAKER BIO John DeCuir is currently manager of software development at Sony Entertainment Robot America (ERA), a division of Sony Electronics, in San Diego. John has been with this group since the very first AIBO was released to the public in 2000. Before that, he was a Senior Software Engineer at Sony Pictures Imageworks in Culver City, CA, since 1996. John holds a bachelor's degree from UCLA in Computer Science. His interests include artificial intelligence, neural networks and emergent behavior in multi-agent systems. John DeCuir URL: http://www.aibo.com |
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