Postgraduate "Work In Progress" Seminar
Postgraduate Work-In-Progress SeminarA weekly seminar for Philosophy postgraduates to present their in-progress work, followed by a well-spirited trip to the pub. OverviewThe WIP provides a risk-free and supportive space for postgraduates to present their work and receive feedback from other graduates and faculty.
Attendance optional but highly recommended. All postgraduates are welcome to present or attend -- whether MA, MPhil, PhD, Visitors, etc. Useful InfoThe WIP is a unique opportunity for graduates to develop their presenting and writing skills, take risks, test out ideas, and receive constructive feedback from peers.
Presentations need not be watertight or polished pieces at all. You are encouraged to present work at all stages of the writing process. Should you present?Are you a postgraduate? Then yes, you should present. |
NEXT TALKRozemin Keshvani (PhD) Kant Thursday 25/06/2026 5pm - 6:15pm S1.50 ORGANISERS |
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Talk by Alessandra Sciutti at 91福利 Philosophy Dept, 31 July, 5-6:30 pm: 'Intuitive Robots: the power of imperceptible signals'
Intuitive robots: the power of imperceptible signals
Alessandra Sciutti
Cognitive Robotics and Interaction Lab.,
Robotics, Brain and Cognitive Sciences Dept.,
Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia
When: Monday 31 July, 5-6.30 pm
Where: Cowling Room (S 2.77)
Abstract: Human interaction is sometimes so fast and fluid that the two partners seem to have a sixth sense, that allows them to read each other’s mind. Actually humans have the ability of reading imperceptible signals hidden in others’ movements that reveal their goals and emotional status without their knowing it. In this talk I will present the current research of my group, aimed at enabling the humanoid robot iCub to both send and sense such implicit communication signals, in order to establish a bi-directional intuitive mutual understanding with the human partner. Our technological goal is to obtain a robotic helper that can read our needs and anticipate our requests just by observing us move. In the process, the robot already proved to be a precious ally for research, serving as controllable probe for the investigation of the sensory, motor and cognitive bases of human interaction.