Wednesday, November 7, 2012, 6:30PM - 9:00PM
ENGLISH
Partner Event
Organization Name: Keizai Society

Japan has been traditionally the world's dominant innovator in robotics and its application in many critical industries. However, in the past decade, the U.S. has drastically elevated its presence in this technologically demanding field. Given the rise of the US in robotics, intriguing and important questions arise: Can Japan maintain its preeminent position? What can Japan learn from the U.S, and vice versa? What effects could the following conditions have on the innovative leap by the U.S.: legacy software sector, the rise of robotic startups in Silicon Valley, and collaboration among academia, industry and military? Undoubtedly significant new waves are emerging in this field. Now is the time to reset our views of the future of robotics. Robot demo presented by Silicon Valley startups, Anybots, Grabit, and Neato Robotics, will welcome you through this endeavor!

Panel

Brian Gerkey - CEO, Open Source Robotics Foundation
James Kuffner - Research Scientist, Google Research & CMU Robotics Institute
Yasuhiro Ota - Manager, Partner Robot/ Advanced Engineering Group, Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
Norri Kageki (panelist / moderator) - Publisher, GetRobo

Agenda

Registration/Robot Demo/Networking: 5:30 P.M. - 6:30 P.M.
Program: 6:30 P.M. - 8:15 P.M.
Robot Demo/Networking: 8:15 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.

Fees and Registration

$15: Early Bird Discount for first 30 registrations by Saturday, October 20 (11:00 pm)
Please take advantage of early bird discount. Quantity is limited so act fast! We sold out at our last forum so register now.

$20: Regular Registration by Saturday, November 3 (11:00 pm)
$35: Late Registration by Tuesday, November 6 (12:00 noon)
$50: Walk-ins (Seats are limited and may not be available)

Food, including sushi and beverages, will be served.

Dress: Business casual

To get more information and register, click here.

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