Can a Robot Have a Mind?

Suppose we could make a robot with the intelligence of a human. Would it be conscious? Feel emotions? Have free will? How could you tell? In this seminar we will look at these questions carefully and discuss how they could be answered. In the process of investigating the robot question, we will get a deeper understanding of our own minds. We will also view some videos of recent sociable robots.

This seminar is tentatively scheduled to meet during Full Session on R from 3:40 pm - 4:55 pm.

Note: Please check the official timetable for the most up-to-date information about meeting times and locations and availability.

About the professor

Bruce MacLennan
Bruce MacLennan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. His research focuses on artificial intelligence, artificial life, and nanotechnology.

Contact Information

Email: maclennan@utk.edu
Phone: 974-5067
Webpage: http://www.cs.utk.edu/~mclennan