Perceptive Mobile Robots Working Safely Alongside Humans
Although we are still far from the moment of singularity, or even Star Wars ‘droids, we can anticipate robot colleagues in the near future, believes Seth Teller. He is developing ‘situationally aware’ machines to help out humans in those “unstructured environments…where we live, work and recreate.”
The Power of Competition: How to Focus the World’s Brains on your Innovation Challenges
Cooperation may be making us “a little bit too nice” when it comes to innovation, suggests Fiona Murray. She believes there’s nothing like competition for injecting energy into the process of solving key innovation problems, whether in business or society.
Murray is convinced competition make ventures “more ef
Leadership and Entrepreneurship
While their ventures couldn’t be more dissimilar -- engineering high tech defense gear for soldiers, and running an exclusive online boutique -- this panel’s entrepreneurs share some common experiences and lessons.
Moderator David Fialkow would “love to tell you I’m wicked brilliant, analytical, clairv
An Engineering Career - 50 Years Out
Returning to his freshman physics classroom after half a century, Kent Kresa still feels passionate about MIT: “It’s a place I love; I feel good when I come back, and it’s been very much a part of my life for the past 50 years.” In his talk, Kresa describes how an MIT education helped shape his professional path, leadi
The Busy World of Richard Scarry-Play it Safe - Ice Skating
In this video, Huckle and Lowly learn the importance of ice skating safety. Use skates that fit right. Handle blades with care. Walk don't run. Grownups need to check ice skating ponds. This is a good teaching resource for a unit on safety. Students will enjoy this cute video (1:06).
"Spring is Here" Song
Spring is Here Song - A squirrel, a turtle and other forest animals sing about the coming of spring. A scene from Lost in the Woods: The Movie. This is a great resource for teaching students about the seasons or as a companion for a story about spring. Students will enjoy watching this video (1:12).
The Human Economy: an ongoing international project
Eminent anthropologist Keith Hart will be talking about his book, The Human Economy, which gives readers a new economic perspective, covering topics ranging from globalisation to corporate social responsibility. Keith Hart is emeritus professor at Goldsmith's College and honorary professor at the University of Kwazulu Natal.
National Science Week Posters Starting with Screencasts A short presentation which introduces screencasting; recording the actions and movements performed on a com PHY2014F - Waves & Electromagnetism (mainstream physics 2nd year) VIBRATIONS AND WAVES: Harmonic oscillations, damped and forced oscillations, resonance, Fourier analysis PHYLAB2 - Course 2 laboratory The lab focuses on an introduction to computational methods, in support of the Classical and Quantum Mechanics lecture Final2 Architecture of the TMS320F28335 Art Institute of Chicago Musecast: June 2008 1) Hear how artist Mario Ybarra, Jr., works his artistic magic to compare Chicago and Los Angeles, using Wrigley Field as his jumping off point. 2) Learn how the latest developments in modern forensics turns art history into an episode of Art Scene Investigation. 3) The Art Institute branches out to the Chicago Public Library to introduce iconic works from the collection to local elementary school students. 4) Stop by for live music and outdoor dining at the Summer Music Series. Bob's Prostate Cancer Story- Robotic Surgery GoNU.TV Pregame Interview with Chaisson Allen - January 31, 2011 6.1 Environment and Sustainable Development
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An in depth look at the architecture of the TMS320F28335 Microcontroller
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After the initial shock of finding out he had prostate cancer, Bob Seidler and his wife went immediately into research mode. He looked for a place that offered all the options in treatment, and ultimately chose to have robotic surgery at MUSC. His physician, Dr. Jonathan Picard, talks about the advantages of robotic surgery and why it's important to come to a place like the MUSC Hollings Cancer Center for treatment.
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