How robots could change our lives: A conversation with Ken Li

Machine automation and artificial intelligence have gained prominence in our lives. From universities to tech-savvy criminals, people are capitalising on emerging technology for a host of professional, even daily tasks. In China, the world’s largest market for industrial and domestic robots, large domestic market and government incentives are growing the industry rapidly.

Robots are being used across industry to perform many tasks, improving efficiency and allowing for work around the clock. Robots have even been successfully deployed to plug oil leaks.

But robots are also now increasingly making it into Chinese homes. They are looking after children, providing help to the elderly, and providing other home assistance. Many more capabilities are emerging daily.

How will these developments in robotics, and their affordability, change our lives? What does the availability of a robot that can work 24 hours a day mean for productivity and industry? What will the increasing move of robotics into homes mean for individuals, families and older people? Will these robots change education, what and how we learn?

The Intellectual Forum, Jesus College is delighted to host Mr Ken Li, Chairman and CEO of one of China’s leading commercial robot manufacturers Chuangze Intelligent Robot Co. Ltd., to discuss robotics now and in the future. A drinks reception will follow the conversation.

Further information and tickets can be obtained here.