Posthumanism and AI. The University of Manchester has launched a new specialist multi-disciplinary centre to explore developments in smart robotics through the lens of artificial intelligence (AI) and autonomous machinery. To mark the opening of centre the Manchester engineering campus held its first conference on Wednesday, Nov 23. Our very own Dr Scott Midson gave a joint talk with robotics expert Dr Andy Weightman exploring how interdisciplinary research can help with the special challenges of rehabilitation robotics, and, ultimately, what it means to be human “in the face of the promises and challenges of human enhancement through robotic and autonomous machines”. Further information.
