Embodied AI in Construction by Prof. Zhengbo Zou
Dear Members, Friends and Colleagues,
Please join us for the upcoming hybrid technical event in organization of the Control, Robotics and Systems Joint Chapter of IEEE Vancouver Section. The light refreshments will be provided for attendees at UBC campus venue.
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Abstract: Canada is in a housing crisis. Part of the challenge is low construction productivity, which has been stagnant for decades. Introducing robots to construction sites holds the promise of improving productivity and project quality while reducing material waste. However, deploying robots onsite requires solving complex problems in robot perception and control that are unique to construction. In this seminar, Zhengbo will discuss how robots may automatically navigate in complex and unseen environments and achieve dexterous manipulation of everyday construction tools with minimum training.
Bio: Dr. Zhengbo Zou is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at The University of British Columbia. His group (intelligent construction lab, or ICON lab) focuses on understanding how intelligent agents, such as construction robots and building control systems, interact with human operators, occupants, the built environment, and the society. Zhengbo received his PhD from New York University, MSc from Carnegie Mellon, and BEng from Tongji, China.
Zhengbo Zou - UBC Civil Engineering
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- Date: 27 Mar 2024
- Time: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
- All times are (UTC-07:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
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- UBC Vancouver Campus
- Vancouver , British Columbia
- Canada V6T 1Z4
- Building: Civil and Mechanical Engineering Building, 6250 Applied Science Lane, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4
- Room Number: CEME 2202
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Dejan @ kihas@ieee.org
Kefei @ kwen@mech.ubc.ca
- Starts 21 February 2024 12:40 PM
- Ends 26 March 2024 12:40 PM
- All times are (UTC-07:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
- No Admission Charge
Speakers
Dr. Zhengbo Zou of Department of Civil Engineering, University of British Columbia
Embodied AI in Construction
Abstract: Canada is in a housing crisis. Part of the challenge is low construction productivity, which has been stagnant for decades. Introducing robots to construction sites holds the promise of improving productivity and project quality while reducing material waste. However, deploying robots onsite requires solving complex problems in robot perception and control that are unique to construction. In this seminar, Zhengbo will discuss how robots may automatically navigate in complex and unseen environments and achieve dexterous manipulation of everyday construction tools with minimum training.
Biography:
Bio: Dr. Zhengbo Zou is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at The University of British Columbia. His group (intelligent construction lab, or ICON lab) focuses on understanding how intelligent agents, such as construction robots and building control systems, interact with human operators, occupants, the built environment, and the society. Zhengbo received his PhD from New York University, MSc from Carnegie Mellon, and BEng from Tongji, China.
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Address:UBC Campus , Civil Engineering , Vancouver , Canada
Agenda
10:00 am Start
- Gathering
- Introduction
10:10am
- Talk
- Discussion
11:00am End
Speaker: Prof. Zhengbou Zho
Moderator: Prof. Kefei Wen
The event takes place on March 27th, 2024 at 10:00AM:
Location: CEME 2202. (Civil and Mechanical Engineering Building, 6250 Applied Science Lane, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4)
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