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                                - Wednesday, November 30, 1983.

     Prof. John Kender of Columbia University will speak  on
     ``Robotics and Computer Vision.''

     TIME:                3:30 PM

     ROOM:              MC 5158

     ABSTRACT

     Should you own a mechanical man?  This talk reviews the
     state  of  the art of the field of robotics.  The field
     has three major objectives: the construction  of  accu-
     rate   and  efficient  manipulators,  the  creation  of
     hardware and software to allow computers to  speak  and
     hear,  and the development of intelligent robotic eyes.
     The talk describes, for each objective, what is  avail-
     able, what is being developed, and what criteria should
     be applied to decide on the effectiveness of a particu-
     lar  possible  purchase.   No  robot that is introduced
     into the factory or office is without effect; the human
     and  legal  issues are explored as well.  The talk con-
     cludes with some speculation on what the robot  of  the
     future will do, say, think, and feel.

     Coffee and refreshments will be served at 3:00 PM.

                     November 22, 1983