MOVE USA Apr 2026 Tech Talk - Living with Intelligent Systems

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Living with Intelligence:  How AI, Sensing, and Robotics Are Shaping Everyday Life

What if the environments around us could actively support our health, safety, and daily routines? AI, sensing, and robotics are rapidly moving beyond labs into the spaces where we live and work—transforming homes, campuses, and communities into intelligent, responsive ecosystems. Drawing on work from Kennesaw State University’s Prototype Living of Tomorrow (PLOT), a 25-acre living laboratory, this talk explores real-world applications including ambient and wearable sensing, wellness monitoring, and AI-driven robotic systems. It highlights both the measurable benefits and current limitations of these technologies, while addressing critical questions around privacy, autonomy, and trust. Attendees will gain a clear, practical view of how intelligent environments are being built today—and what it means for tomorrow.

Dr. Razvan Cristian Voicu of Kennesaw State University

Biography:

 

Dr. Razvan Cristian Voicu is an Assistant Professor of Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering at Kennesaw State University. He earned his Ph.D. and M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, with a focus on telecommunications and a minor in Biomedical Engineering. His work centers on integrating AI, robotics, and multimodal sensing into cyber-physical systems with applications in healthcare, advanced sensing, and human-centered technologies. He leads the Prototype Living of Tomorrow (PLOT) initiative, a 25-acre living lab dedicated to developing intelligent environments that address challenges in health, mobility, and community resilience.