Physical interactions with robots as our helpers or co-workers require new strategies in order to make our contact with them safe and intuitive. Current research is beginning to look at new approaches to Artificial Intelligence and aims to embed it in our smart artefacts. Furthermore, advances in new materials will be incorporated into new machines and these are likely to require different, possibly more biological, means of controlling them.

In his Lunchtime Talk, Chris Melhuish talks about some of the work undertaken at the Bristol Robotics Laboratory, which is starting to address these issues.

This Lunchtime Talk is part of Open Studio Friday, which takes place at the Studio every week

Do you want to find out what is going on at the Pervasive Media Studio? Are you interested in meeting our residents, talking about a specific project or curious about pervasive media? Why not pack a sandwich and join us for one of our Lunchtime Talks and Open Studio Friday.

Lunchtime Talks are informal presentations by Studio residents and associates. They normally take place at 1pm on Friday, are free and open to everybody who’s interested in what we do.

After the Talk, we also invite you to stay with us for the afternoon to continue the conversation or work on your own projects. We provide chairs, tables, wireless and a great space. You bring what you need to work with (laptop/mobile). Our open afternoons close at 5pm, usually with a trip to the bar.

Let us know if you haven’t been to the Studio before and we'll be happy to show you around! Send an email to Shirin@pmstudio.co.uk and we will meet you at 12.30pm for a quick tour.