Dr. Richard Crowder from Southampton University, Department of Computing and Electronic Engineering, will be talking about 'Termites, Bees and Robots'

Over the last ten years the direction of robotics research has changed significantly, the trend is to exploit biological inspiration to inform the design and applications.

Many early robots tended to have as anthropomorphic configurations, including multi-fingered grippers.

However, the development of swarm robotics has allowed us to develop strategies that allows us to explore how bees forage or termites build their nests.

Dr Crowder will bring across a number of swarm robots, so that the audience can see real hardware.

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The Regency Suite is above the Conservative Club in Shanklin in Palmerston Road just off The High Street. The nearest car park is in Landguard Road and only two or three minutes walk to the Conservative Club. Parking is free after 6pm.

As we have to pay a rent for the facilities, we will have to ask for a donation of at least £3 on the door (instead of passing the hat round) to make sure we cover all our expenses. i.e. the rent, cost of speakers' travel expenses and a meal, plus overnight accommodation if needed.

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