Seminars

Title: The “Fatal Flaw” in AI Policy & Governance, and a Simple Yet Strategic Framework that May Help Abstract Much of policy and governance for AI can be divided into three broad categories. There are “soft law” mechanisms, such as ethics frameworks and guidelines. There are calls for and efforts toward creating new regulations or […]

Title: A Surface-based Approach to Soft Robotics Abstract Typical robots are designed to achieve a single function in a controlled environment and lack the ability to generalize to new tasks. In their quest to build more capable robots, engineers have explored many avenues, including artificial intelligence, reconfigurable robots, and leveraging deformable materials that naturally absorb […]

Title: Data-driven Optimization of HVAC Systems to Balance Airborne Infection Risk and Energy Use Abstract During the COVID-19 global pandemic, significant attention was paid to how the operation of building ventilation systems contributes to airborne transmission of pathogens via respiratory aerosols. Via increased filtration, outdoor-air ventilation, and other mechanisms, the effective residence time of these […]