"A Future Coexisting with Robots"... Jangseong County to Host Special Academy Lecture by Professor Jaekwon Han on the 16th

Diagnosing the Future under the Theme
"A World Living with Robots"

Jangseong County has organized a lecture by Professor Jaekwon Han for the 1,235th Jangseong Academy, which will be held on the 16th. Under the theme "A World Living with Robots," the event will explore the changes that artificial intelligence and robotics technology will bring to future society and human life.

Jaekwon Han, Professor, Department of Robotics Engineering, Hanyang University.

According to Jangseong County on the 13th, Professor Jaekwon Han received his bachelor's and master's degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Korea University and obtained his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Virginia Tech in the United States. He participated in the development of the humanoid robot "Charlie" and won the "Humanoid AdultSize Technical Challenge" for two consecutive years in 2023 and 2024.

He is currently a Professor of Robotics Engineering at Hanyang University and also serves as Chief Technology Officer at the robotics company "Arobot."

In this lecture, Professor Han will discuss the development directions of humanoid and service robots, which are rapidly spreading beyond industrial sites. He will also offer insights into how artificial intelligence and robots will reshape jobs, the industrial ecosystem, education, and everyday life.

An official from Jangseong County said, "We expect this to provide a new perspective necessary for an era where humans and robots coexist," adding, "We hope it will be a valuable opportunity to prepare for the future."

Holding the world record for the longest-running program, Jangseong Academy is held on the first and third Thursdays of every month. In July and August, it is held once each month. Anyone can freely participate by visiting the small theater at the Jangseong Culture & Arts Center by 4:00 p.m.

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